this is a great idea!

she's been having several of those lately...

i know, go marcia, go!! or should i say geaux?

Now I gotta get to work and post the stuff I promised. Thanks, guys!!!

Since this is a place for Resources on the Net, let's begin with URLs which are the most coverage of all facets of Earth Sciences and plenty of great hot links. http://kidscience.tqn.com/msub13.htm This one is terrific, with both kids, parents and teachers in mind. Loads of great links http://members.accessus.net/~5phlps/rel_pgs.htm Another all-purpose site with many categories and links. http://www.lighthouse.chtr.k12.ma.us/resource/science.htm And the best kiddies nature webring http://nav.webring.com/cgi-bin/navcgi?ring=natureswonders;list

This is Science for Kids - wide spectrum of interest http://vyne.nmhu.edu/outreach/kids/science.htm Lawrence-Livermore's Fun Science For Kids - loads of links for things to do from a most prestigious institution http://www.llnl.gov/llnl/03education/science-list.html Learning Kids Interactive - experiments you can try at home - this is really interesting and fun but you should do these with your children! http://www.learningkids.com/experiment.html Science for Kids with help for their parents. All sorts of interesting things. http://waterw.com/~science/index.html

you've been busy!

Keeps me out of trouble =) Thanks for noticing!

Plate Techtonics for kids K-12 from the USGS. Excellent graphics. http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/dynamic.html

Now that weather is in the news and surrounding each of us, the kids might like this page with lots of fun things to do and read about. Parents, too! http://bookend.met.psu.edu/~kathy/kids/kidzweather.htm

and don't forget FEMA for kids... http://www.fema.gov/kids/

Excellent! Thank you for posting that. I am wondering if I should also post the kids resources on the topics to which they are related...Opinion?

go for it!

Thanks Wolfie dear. Have done so in Weather...working on others. Good stuff out there for kiddies and their parents (or I would not put it in here!)

Here is an excellent source of information for teachers (which also means parents) This particular issue is about Natural Disasters and overcoming science myths (that is what they said!) http://www.earthsky.com/Teachers/Booklet/natural_disasters.html

This web site has Virtual trips through Hawaii and satellite images and all kinds of links for Hawaii locations. http://www.satlab.hawaii.edu/space/hawaii/

Discovery channel has wonderful earth-aware links and images and cams: http://www.discovery.com/cams/hurricane/hurricane.html http://www.discovery.com/news/earthalert/990823/earthalert.html

WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN THE US - LINKS WITH THE PAST with maps and links to sites world wide: http://www.cr.nps.gov/worldheritage/

This is the World Heritage website for kids - Our links with the Past. Lost of good things to do and places to go: http://www.unesco.org/whc/nwhc/pages/kids/main.htm

That should read - "Lots of good things to do and Places to Go"

A particularly comprehensive site for Volcanoes which includes a kid's site, "ask a volcanologist" site and lots of other links plus a search capability: http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/

This is NASA's kid site. They are talking about Alien Volcanoes, which is what I am doing right now in Geo 24. It is called Thursday's Classroom: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/index_07oct99.html

What's an example of a live volcano on another planet?

Olympus Mons on Mars is 10 miles high! (The largest known volcano anywhere) Io is erupting (a moon of Jupiter) Triton is also active (Neptune's largest moon) All of these can be checked at http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/07oct99/alienvolcanoes.html

Almost every planet/moon/asteroid is or has been volcanic sometime in its past. A few are due to accretion or solid pieces slamming into each other with enough force to cold-weld them together. Many dead volcanoes in the solar system - including our very own moon.

The caption for the above image: These views of Jupiter's moon Io in the eclipse of the large planet's shadow are color coded so blue to yellow to red represents increasing brightness. The bright spots indicate the locations of volcanic vents on Io, which are spewing hot lava. This image and other data from NASA's Galileo spacecraft indicate that the lava at Pillan Patera (marked Pillan) exceeded 1,700 degrees kelvin (2,600 degrees Fahrenheit) and may have reached 2,000 degrees kelvin (3,140 degrees Fahrenheit). The hottest eruptions on Earth today reach temperatures of about 1,500 kelvin (2,240 degrees Fahrenheit), but hotter lava erupted billions of years ago. The left and middle parts of this picture show a "raw" image presented without processing other than color coding and labeling. Small, bright pixels and clusters of pixels represent radiation interference. The bright vertical lines are column blemishes in the imaging detector (CCD). An image of Io was acquired through both a 1- micrometer filter (left) and clear filter on the Galileo solid state imaging camera system. Both images were exposed on the same frame; however, during the left exposure, the spacecraft platform moved, causing the exposure to slide toward the clear filter position. The middle view disc combines the two exposures. The brightest hot spot at Pillan Patera was saturated in both filters, but the platform motion resulted in a horizontal line between the Pillan positions. The unsaturated line allows measurement of Pillan's temperature. For further information, see a report in Science magazine, Vol. 281, July 3, 1998, page 87. The third view (right) is the processed clear filter data. Diffuse glows, produced by energized particles interacting with gases, highlight both the rim of Io's disc and active plumes such as Marduk. North is to the top of the picture. The resolution is 14.6 kilometers (9 miles) per picture element (pixel), but camera motion smeared the hot spots over about nine pixels. They appear bigger than they really are; modeling indicates the actual hot spots are much smaller than the pixels. The image was taken on June 28, 1997 at a range of 1,440, 000 kilometers (890,000 miles). JPL manages the Galileo mission for NASA's Office of Space Science, Washington, DC.

For those who might not have seen this most valuable resource, Let me tell you about Project Gutenberg whose aim is to make all books in the public domain available to anyone with internet access and a modem. You simply access the files and ftp them to your hard drive. Any book! The project in ongoingm but many books are now available. Check it out: http://promo.net/pg

Friday, December 3 NASA and its various websites listed below will carry live from Mars the Polar Lander beamed to Earth from 157 million miles away. The sites will contain weather reports, science data, first sound clips ever beamed to Earth from "out there" and lots of pictures. Main Mars site will post the latest pictures and updates throughout the 90-day mission: www.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98 JPL's main page has links to the latest Mars project as well as to probes sent to other planets over the last 20 years: www.jpl.nasa.gov JPL's Mars Educational site which includes activites for children and teachers: marsnt3.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.html UCLA, where the primary science team is based, offers a site focusing on the experiments aboard the Mars Volitiles and Climate Surveyor payload. mars.ucla.edu

Ok, that was a transcription from a newsapaper article. Let me put them in clickable links: Main Mars Site : http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98 JPL's main page : http://www.jpl.nasa.gov JPL's Educational Site: http://marsnt3.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.html UCLA's site: http://mars.ucla.edu

The first link (jpl.nasa.gov/msp98) does not work...try http://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msp98 or http://marslander.jpl.nasa.gov

If anyone else has experienced the frustration of not getting into the JPL site that I have, this may be the reason: 1999-12-02 9,229,982 hits

The Space Shuttle is up and orbiting every 90 minutes around the Earth. Check on its visibility from your house (I've seen it many times from the ground in Hilo) http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/temp/ShuttleLoc.html

NASA needs some successes, they've really taken a hit lately.

Oh boy, have they. Or is it JPL which has been the problem. They seem to be powers above much government scrutiny, so I hope someone tries to figure out what went wrong - like the last one: mixed signals due to using both the English and the metric system at the same time. And, we were led to believe Rocket Scientists were smarter than the rest of us...Ah well, they are also human.

You can watch the Bhuttle capture and repair the Hubble telescope beginning about 8pm Austin time this evening. Same url as above. It was fascinating last time. I expect the same again, and the conversations between the astronauts and ground support are always fascinating.

You can watch the Shuttle...on Nasa TV http://www.ksc.nasa.gov/shuttle/countdown/video/video45m.html

A Bhuttle? Is that like a Buttum? I hope they get the Hubble working again, NASA so desperately needs a win right now.

Oh Dear (hiding under my keyboard)... I think both of those terms are technical thingies NASA makes my fingers type so I do not divulge secrets they do not wish to get out. Hubble is tethered and they are busy working on their EVA. I truly hope it is fixable, and I think it is. They just have to replace three of the gyro systems which failed. It is a simple open the hatch, unbolt the old one, bolt in the new one and secure the hatch again x three (or was it four?!)

about time I closed this shouting HTML tag

Send Page Friday - 18:54 12/24/99, Spacemen Deliver Christmas Gifts to Hubble CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Space-walking astronauts spent Christmas Eve delivering the last of a long list of gifts to the Hubble Space Telescope from admiring scientists and engineers on Earth. Steve Smith and John Grunsfeld left the space shuttle Discovery's air lock on Friday for the third of three space walks set for the mission, which found the Hubble stranded and disabled in space but has restored it to its status as the finest observatory ever built. ``Ah, John, another beautiful day outside,'' Smith called back to Grunsfeld as he entered the shuttle's cargo bay, where the four-story Hubble was latched to a service platform. ``Look at that Earth.'' The two astronauts were working to replace a broken radio transmitter on the Hubble and install a solid state recorder in place of the telescope's older reel-to-reel model. On Wednesday, the same astronauts replaced six navigational gyroscopes, four of which were broken and had left the 12.5 ton observatory out of service since mid-November. Astronauts Michael Foale and Claude Nicollier on Thursday installed a new central computer and a refurbished guidance sensor. The crew was scheduled to return Hubble to its own orbit on Saturday, Christmas Day. Discovery and the seven-astronaut crew are scheduled to land at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Monday. So far, all the new equipment aboard the $3 billion Hubble has performed flawlessly. This rescue mission has ended the year on a hopeful note for NASA, which otherwise has struggled through a year of disappointments. Two Mars probes were lost once they entered the Martian atmosphere, and only three shuttle missions managed to launch, one of them limping to orbit after short circuits hit two on-board computers. The Hubble's failure was a particular concern. The space agency quickly assembled the crew and patched together a mission plan as the telescope reached the brink of failure in February. Discovery's launch, first scheduled for October, was delayed nine times by mishaps, breakdowns and bad weather, and mission managers worried they might lose the Hubble if the mission slipped into next year. Halfway through its 20-year life expectancy, the Hubble has helped to rewrite the book on the age and size of the universe with the 259,000 images it has transmitted back to Earth. Its pictures also have added valuable knowledge on planetary formation and the long-term effects of comet collisions on planets. With the repairs completed, senior Hubble scientist Dave Leckrone said the best days are still ahead for the telescope. ``I predict within the next few years that Hubble will lead the way in giving us the first really clear understanding (of how) planets are formed,'' Leckrone said. ``I think there are going to be some interesting surprises.''

The next total lunar eclipse is coming on January 21, 2000 a Lunar Calculator is located on the site so you can calculate when and how to see it: http://aa.usno.navy.mil/AA/data/docs/LunarEclipse.html

it will appear on 20 Jan at around 2204 in my area. lasts a long time too.

I usually put an old carpet runner I save for stuff like this and lie on the driveway and just watch. I can remember one year it was so orange that it appeared 3-D and suspended like a true sphere somewhere between the stars and me. It was incredible and I can still see it in the back of my mind.

For Thursday's Total Lunar Eclipse there are wonderful informative pages Lunar Eclipse Lunar Show-Stopper The sun, as always, maintains its station. The Earth, on its constant orbit around the brightly burning star, swings into position. And the moon slides into place behind the Earth. A lunar eclipse begins. Conditions are right for a lunar eclipse when the sun, Earth and moon align in a straight row. The Earth, situated between the sun and moon, prevents sunlight from reaching the orbiting moon as it moves around the Earth's night side. How It Happens As Earth orbits the sun, it casts a cone-shaped shadow that extends 850,000 miles into space. A lunar eclipse occurs when a full moon passes through this shadow, about 239,000 miles from the Earth. Elements of an Eclipse Umbra: Earth's dark, cone-shaped shadow. At the point where the moon passes through, the umbra's diameter measures 5,700 miles, more than twice the size of the moon. A trip by the entire moon through the umbra causes a total eclipse. If the moon only grazes the umbra, then you'll see just a partial eclipse. Penumbra: A lighter shaded zone on Earth's shadow surrounding the umbra. On occasion, the moon passes through part of the penumbra but not the umbra. When this happens, a pale, fuzzy shadow will cover part of the moon. Why don't lunar eclipses occur every month? The answer is fairly simple. Usually the sun, moon and Earth don't arrange themselves in a straight line. Because the moon's orbit is tilted about 5 degrees in relationship to the Earth's orbit around the sun, the moon usually passes above or below the imaginary line that connects sun and Earth. Because of this, the moon usually does not pass through the Earth's shadow. What It Looks Like Lunar eclipses generally take place twice a year. The duration of a lunar eclipse depends on the distance between the Earth and moon at the time of alignment. A total lunar eclipse usually lasts about an hour. But the moon does not completely disappear. Some filtered sunlight skirts around the Earth's edge and hits the moon. Observers on the night side of Earth see this light turn the faint image of the moon a dark red. The Earth's atmospheric particles, such as volcanic ash or pollutants, can further enhance the blood-red moon effect. Lunar Watch You don't have to worry about eye damage if you want to enjoy a lunar eclipse. Unlike a solar eclipse, which creates thermal energy that can badly burn your eyes and cause permanent damage, a lunar eclipse is safe to view. Sky watchers see lunar eclipses more frequently than they see solar eclipses because a darkened full moon is easily observed from anywhere on the Earth's nighttime half. To see a solar eclipse, you must be in its narrow path, which never covers more than one-half of 1 percent of the Earth's surface. Moon Myths Through the ages, superstitions and myths have fed fears about lunar eclipses. Different cultures have responded in unique and sometimes deadly ways to cope with the disappearance of the moon. Here are some human responses to past lunar eclipses: In biblical times, a lunar eclipse was said to have foretold the death of King Herod, the Roman-backed ruler of Judea. South American Orinoco Indians feared that the moon would disappear for good during an eclipse. In order to save light, they would bury burning sticks. The Incas in Peru believed that the moon could transform a woman's spinning tools into dangerous animals during an eclipse. In late 1503, Christopher Columbus, exploring the world on behalf of Spain, became stranded with his crew on what is now Jamaica. Columbus quickly wore out his welcome with the island's natives, and they refused to supply him with fresh water and food. He told the inhabitants that a powerful god would turn the moon dark red if they did not help him. Columbus knew from his calendar that a lunar eclipse would appear in February 1504. When the eclipse occurred, the natives quickly provided the supplies. A lunar eclipse caused an unnecessary tragedy in 1974. Frightened Cambodian soldiers believed a monkey was eating the moon and fired their guns to scare it away. In the process, they inadvertently shot and killed 16 people. Related Links Editor's note: These links will take you to Web sites with content we do not control or endorse. Total Eclipse http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html Schedule for upcoming solar and lunar eclipses, from Goddard Space Flight Center Eclipse Photography http://www.mreclipse.com/LEgallery/LEgallery.html Lunar eclipse photo gallery, from MrEclipse.com and Goddard Space Flight Center Moon Shot http://www.mreclipse.com/LEgallery/LEphoto.html Tips on how to photograph a lunar eclipse, from MrEclipse.com and Goddard Space Flight Center Between Sun & Moon http://archive.abcnews.go.com/sections/tech/Geek/geek990712.html Brief eclipse explainer, from ABC News Cause & Effect http://www.earthview.com/tutorial/causes.htm How an eclipse takes place, from Earth View Celestial Observer http://www.skypub.com/sights/eclipses/eclipses.shtml Articles devoted to lunar and solar eclipses, from Sky & Telescope Sources Goddard Space Flight Center; World Book; Chicago Tribune/KRT; Los Angeles Times; The Boston Globe; ABC News; The Independent (London); The Times (London); The Dallas Morning News/KRT; Better Homes and Gardens

(scribbled double posting) Check http://www.tdo.com/ click on the graphic of the eclipse and a window will open with animated eclipses showing how they occur. Fantastic. So are the other links! http://www.mreclipse.com/MrEclipse.html This URL boasts that it is the ultimate eclipse photography source on the web.

the www.tdo.com link is cool and very informative.....

I have the little Flash 4 eclipse animation running around on my desktop. I just love it and wish I could capture it for Geo... Thanks for checking it out!

Here are some space links I've collected over the past few years. Not all of these links are specifically for kids, but this seems the best place to post this list. http://www.kalmbach.com/astro/astronomy.html ASTRONOMY Magazine http://www.skypub.com SKY Online - Sky Publishing Corp. http://www.starhustler.com Star Gazer (From PBS) http://www.spaceviews.com Online Publication of Space Exploration http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov/eclipse/eclipse.html Espenak's Eclipse Home Page http://umbra.gsfc.nasa.gov Solar Data Analysis Center http://www.solar-eclipse.org Solar Eclipse Org http://www.eclipsechaser.com EclipseChaser http://www.earthview.com Earth View ECLIPSE Network http://www.phy.mtu.edu/apod/astropix.html Astronomy Picture of the Day http://www.astropix.com Astrophotography http://sunearth.gsfc.nasa.gov Sun-Earth Connection Education Forum http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov National Space Science Data Center http://mpfwww.jpl.nasa.gov Mars Exploration Program at JPL http://cmex-www.arc.nasa.gov Center for Mars Exploration http://www.seds.org Students for the Exploration and Development of Space http://www.planetary.org The Planetary Society http://www.coseti.org Columbus Optical SETI Observatory http://comets.amsmeteors.org Comets and Meteor Showers http://www.amsmeteors.org American Meteor Society http://www.imo.net International Meteor Organization http://web.infoave.net/~meteorobs North American Meteor Network http://www.leonidslive.com Leonids Live! http://www.perseidslive.com Perseids Live! http://leonids.hq.nasa.gov Near-Live Leonid Watching System http://comet.hq.nasa.gov Near-Live Comet Watching System http://encke.jpl.nasa.gov Comet Observation http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/billa/tnp/comets.html Comets http://www.cometwatch.com The Puckett Observatory http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/comet Comet Hale-Bopp (JPL) http://www.halebopp.com Comet Hale-Bopp http://www.atmob.org Amateur Telescope Makers of Boston http://hyperion.haystack.edu MIT Haystack Observatory http://www.hawastsoc.org Hawaiian Astronomical Society http://www.eso.org European Southern Observatory http://www.stsci.edu Space Telescope Science Institute http://www.windows.umich.edu Windows to the Universe http://www.lpl.arizona.edu Lunar and Planetary Laboratory

Great stuff Ginny!

Thanks for that, Ginny. Terry, woould you believe this is new to me as regards Ginny. We became friends over mutual love of Arthuriana and things Stonehenge. I'm gonna show her around the Spring as soon as get finished in here. I do have been blessed with a most interesting group of friends...this one in Boston!

Ginny is a many-faceted lady - she qualifies as a cyber-babe in that she is employed by Lucent Technolgy. I think she will find many things of interest at the Spring...even Sports. Bahston does have a few teams which make the newspapers from time to time *grin*

Yep, just the Celtics, Red Sox, and Bruins.

that's some list, ginny!

For those who run through other conferences and happen to see linked geosites, check into Geo 24 and see my son's photos of the recent eclipse. They are worth a detour! http://206.97.234.70/yapp-bin/restricted/read/Geo/24.97

Thanks, Marcia! Marcia and David also got me interested in volcanoes. My visit to Hilo and Kilauea volcano is still the most exciting trip I've ever taken. (The solar eclipses were pretty close, but not quite the same as seeing an eruption from 40 feet away.) I found the Arthurian note in the books conference (not to mention some of the other conferences on Spring). Yikes! I can really spend a lot of time here; reminds me of the notes conferences when I worked at Digital.

Hi Ginny! They are already salivating over your Bahstahn connections in the Sports conference. Spend time here? I LIVE here! From 6:30 am till about 8 pm HST I am in here mucking about with some of the most fascinating minds in the entire world. They keep me hopping and making sure I am posting the straight stuff! Volcanoes are on Geo 2. Enjoy! Just wait'll you see my marble wallpaper and neat graphics as well as photographs...as soon as Spring's move is complete... Sorry I noted your employment incorrectly. You ARE still with Lucent Technologies, are you not?!

Hi Marcia! I do work for Lucent Technologies now. I first worked for Digital (DEC), then a small software company called Gradient Technologies, and now Lucent Technologies. I have to admit I'm not a big sports fan. I used to watch the Red Sox until 1986, and I watched the playoffs last year (different names and faces, but still the same old Red Sox). I did see a couple of Celtics games in the old Garden while Larry Bird and the others were still playing. Can't wait to see what everything looks like when Spring is put together again...

If you go into Geo 14, which is the Weather channel on the Spring, a lot of the graphics are still functioning because they are updating (auto-magically) weather maps of various sorts and of every place I can get them. We have regulars who have bookmarked their regional ones and check almost daily. Good people, those! (I am jumping up and down with joy just knowing you are posting here!)

BTW, with those cyber-credentials, Terry just might latch onto you! There are lots of conferences you are gonna relate to here. I am continuously amazed and delighted with the range of topics which interest me - some I never thought I would have considered.

THURSDAY'S CLASSROOM for March 9, 2000: Solar Activity Heats Up! This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom focuses on the recent spate of solar activity and what NASA scientists are doing to improve space weather forecasting. In addition to the usual lesson plans and activities for primary school students, the March 9 episode includes six advanced activities for high schoolers. Please visit for details. Thursday's Classroom SPACE WEATHER NEWS: Predicting solar activity can be tricky, but space weather forecasters have found a new way to anticipate the future. A technique called helioseismic holography will allow scientists to see active regions on the far side of our star before they rotate around to face Earth. FULL STORY at SOHO Sees Through the Sun

Space Science News for March 10, 2000 NASA's durable Galileo spacecraft is joining forces with Saturn-bound Cassini on a mission to study Jupiter's magnetosphere -- the biggest thing in the solar system. How big is it? If Jupiter's magnetosphere were visible, it would appear to be larger than the Sun or Moon in spite of its great distance from Earth. This story also includes plasma wave sounds recorded by Galileo in 1996 as it sailed past Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede. Galileo will swing past Ganymede two more times before the end of 2000.FULL STORY at The Biggest Thing in the Solar System

Space Science News for March 14, 2000 NASA has renamed the Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft for planetary science pioneer Gene Shoemaker. FULL STORY at NEAR Shoemaker SPACE WEATHER NEWS NOTE: A large sunspot near the center of the solar disk has developed a comlicated magnetic field that could lead to significant solar flares. Flares or coronal mass ejections from this region will likely be directed toward Earth. For details and updates visit SpaceWeather.com Solar updating image is available at http://www.spring.net/yapp-bin/restricted/read/geo/24.41 Note the large sunspot visible just left of middle where the equator would be on earth.

Space Science News for March 19, 2000 As the Sun sets at the south pole on March 20, 2000, Earth will join two other planets in the solar system where it is northern Spring. FULL STORY at Sunset at the South Pole

Thursday's Classroom for March 20, 2000 This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom is about Spring on Earth and other planets. Educational lesson plans and activities include a scavenger hunt for signs of Spring, solar system Easter eggs, math exercises involving temeratures on Earth and Mars, a reprise of the Fall favorite "S'more Seasons," and much more. Thursday's Classroom

The Earth weighs around 6,588,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 tons.

Unlike Saturn, which is so light it would float in water. If you could find enough water to put it in.

Ah...there's the rub... Saturn is one huge planet. Not as huge as Jupiter which is just a few mgatons shy of being a star all by itself...

Until we get a craft conference, here are some activities involving rocks for kids and fun adults: http://www.hmns.mus.tx.us/hmns/educator/sq_gems98.htm Minerals used everyday � clay or bentonite (ceramics, deodorant, coffee creamer), chalk, salt, graphite (pencils) Minerals around the classroom Where would we be without minerals? Vocabulary: Cleavage � The way certain minerals break at weak points due along their internal crystal structure. Thousands of tiny facets can be cut into diamonds and other gemstones because we know how they break or cleave. Mineral � A solid substance that is inorganic, has a crystalline structure and occurs in nature. A mineral can be composed of only one element or it can be a combination of elements. Gold, silver, and copper are minerals. Zinc is not a mineral because it never occurs in nature except in combination with other elements. Those combinations, however, are minerals. Element � Any substance--solid, liquid, or gas--that is composed of only one type of atom. Rock � Rocks are aggregates of minerals. That means they are mixtures in which the individual components are "clumped" together rather than "blended." (Like the tossed salad as opposed to the melting pot analogy of the people of the United States. A chocolate chip cookie is another good analagy). Granite, for example, is a rock made of the minerals quartz, feldspar, and mica. Take a look at a piece of granite and you can see all three minerals. Crystal � The geometric shape formed when the atoms combine to form a mineral. Every mineral species has a certain crystal structure. That means that every single crystal of every single diamond has the same shape. Activity 1: Plaster Casting Plaster is made by dehydrating gypsum. Gypsum contains a lot of water. When gypsum is heated, the water evaporates and what is left is a white powder. When you mix the powder with water & let it dry, it hardens. (But the molecules don�t arrange themselves back into the same crystal structure.) Ancient peoples learned to throw gypsum into a fire and heat it until the water evaporated. Then they mixed the left over ash with water to make plaster. They used the plaster to decorate buildings and other objects. The ancient Egyptians, Romans & Greeks all used plaster. A human skull decorated with plaster was found in a cave in Europe indicating that plaster has been used for many thousands of years. What You Do: Mix up some plaster of Paris to make footprints, leaf prints, or pour it into molds. Activity 2: Make a "Precious Jade" Carving Jade or Jadeite is precious to many cultures including the Chinese, and the Aztec, Maya, and other mesoamerican people. It is prized because of its beauty and carvability. Extremely intricate details can be carved into jadeite because of its microscopic crystal structure. It does cleave or break along its crystal structure, but because the crystals are so small, we seem to be able to cut it any way we want. Incidentally, the Chinese consider any equally carvable stone such as lapis lazuli & nephrite to be jades. Add vermiculite to plaster to make a soft, carvable "stone." Vermiculite is the mineral mica that has been heated until it expands or pops�kind of like popcorn. What You Need: Green tempera paint, 2 scoops plaster of Paris, 3 scoops Vermiculite, water, Small milk carton, Carving tools: Plastic spoon, knife, stick, nail, What You Do: 1.Mix the plaster, paint & vermiculite in a bucket or large bowl. Add about two scoops of water and stir until it looks like thick gravy. Pour the mixture into the milk carton & let harden. It will be ready to carve in about half an hour. 2.Peel away the milk carton & start carving. (Hint: you can keep the plaster soft enough to carve for 2-3 days if you keep it wrapped in a plastic bag.) 3.When finished, let it dry for 2 weeks. Activity 3: These Words are Crystal Clear Gems are prized for their rarity and beauty. Precious gems are some of the rarest, although, they must also be durable. Who would want a ring made out of something that wouldn�t last, no matter how rare or beautiful it is? Diamonds are considered one of the most precious, not because they the rarest, but because they are the hardest substance we have on earth. Like they say, diamonds are forever. Quartz may form some very pretty crystals, but because it is the most common mineral on Earth, it isn�t very valuable. What You Need: Table salt, oven, paint brush, black construction paper. What You Do: 1.Add 3 teaspoons of salt to 1/4 cup water 2.Preheat the oven to 150 degrees F. (Always ask an adult to help you use the oven). 3.Write a message on the black construction paper with the salt water & brush. Stir the solution before making each letter. 4.Turn the oven off & place the paper on a shelf in the oven. 5.Let the paper heat for 5 minutes or until it dries. What Happens: The water evaporates leaving the shiny white crystals of salt spelling out you message. Remember salt is the mineral Halite. For more activities and information on crystals & crystal structure, see the Science Quest Treasures of the Mineral Kingdom episode learning activities. Activity 4: Granite Paper Building Blocks Stone is the natural choice for building, The Egyptian pyramids (limestone) and ancient Greek & Roman temples (limestone, sandstone, & marble) have stood for centuries. The Taj Mahal is made of white marble, the White House is made of a light-colored Virginia sandstone, and the Texas State capital is made of pink Texas granite. Even manmade materials like brick and concrete begin with minerals. Brick is made from clay and concrete is a mixture of limestone, sand, gravel, and water. It was invented by the Romans who used it to build famous landmarks such as the Coloseum. Granite is an attractive, colorful rock used to build important buildings and monuments. It is made of three minerals: mica, quartz, and feldspar. What You Need: White paper, colored pencils or crayons, sidewalk, concrete block or other rough cement surface, photograph or piece of granite. What You Do: 1.Brush off loose dirt from the concrete. 2.Choose three crayons or pencils the same color as those in your photograph or piece of granite. 3.Place the paper on the concrete & color the entire sheet with one of the lighter colors. 4.Move the paper slightly and color with a different color. Move the paper again & color with the third until your paper looks like the granite. (Hint: hold the paper & color evenly.) 5.Use your "granite" paper for notepads, stationary or gift wrap. Activity 5: Wire Jewelry Precious Metals Metals are minerals that, instead of breaking, can be hammered into flat sheets, bent or molded into all kinds of useful things from weapons to pots & pans. The discovery of metalworking--first copper, then bronze, and finally iron�had such an effect on the advancement of civilization and technology that we divide history into the Copper Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age. Metals are also excellent conductors of electricity. That means they carry an electric charge or signal from one point to another. What You Do: Bend copper, silver or even brightly colored plastic-coated wire into bracelets, or rings.

Foucault Pendulum These days, everyone knows the Earth spins on its axis. But for centuries, scholars searched for scientific proof. That proof came in 1851 when the French physicist Jean Bernard Leon Foucault discovered that a pendulum's swing plane would change according to the Earth's rotation. The pendulum is suspended on a 63-foot cable that extends through the three floors of the new wing. At Houston's latitude, the Foucault pendulum swings through 180 degrees (half a circle) in a 24 hour period. This display is a larger version of the one Foucault demonstrated in the Paris Observatory. Informational displays next to the pendulum provide a more in-depth explanation of pendulums. Fascinating Foucault Facts In the mid-nineteenth century, the French physicist J. B. L. Foucault first demonstrated that the plane of a swing of a pendulum appears to rotate or precess. At the Museum, the pendulum's swing advances between two adjacent star points every 4 hours. Because it knocks over pins on both ends of its swing, all pins are knocked over in just over 1 day. Mass: 180 lbs (81.6 kg) Length of Cable: 61.6 feet (18.8 m) Period: 8.71 seconds Swing angle: 5 degrees Swing displacement: 65 inches (1.65 m) Latitude of the museum: 29 degrees 46 minute North What causes the pendulum to knock over pegs? The earth rotates under the pendulum. The same Coriolis effect that turns the winds and water going down a drain causes the pendulum's swing to advance to the right (eastward as it swings northward and westward as it swings southward) in the Northern Hemisphere. At the North Pole, the pendulum would make a circle every 24 hours. In Houston, it takes just over 48 hours for the pendulum to complete one circle. At the Equator, the pendulum does not precess at all. What keeps the pendulum swinging? The earth's gravity and a magnet keep the pendulum from slowing down and stopping. The earth's gravity pulls the pendulum down toward the bottom of its swing arc. The pendulum is traveling fastest as it crosses over the center star. The pendulum's momentum carries it past the center point. At each swing, air resistance and friction between cable strands and at the cable hinge slow down the pendulum. To keep the pendulum swinging, a ring-shaped electromagnetic collar around the top of the pendulum cable turns on as the pendulum crosses the center point of its swing. An iron armature, mounted on the cable just inside the collar is attracted outward toward the magnetic collar. This pull gives the pendulum the energy it needs to keep swinging. How could you make the pendulum swing back and forth faster? The length of the cable determines the pendulum's period. A shorter cable would make it swing faster. This very exact period, regardless of how wide the swing is, makes a pendulum a good time keeper for a clock. Until atomic clocks and quartz oscillators were invented, pendulum clocks were used to provide an absolute time base. The pendulum can also be used to measure the local pull of gravity. The period of a pendulum depends on the length of the cable and the local acceleration due to gravity. (period = 2*pi*square root(length/gravity) ) The local gravity is 32.2 ft/sec2 pr 9.8m/sec2.)

There is nothing quite like sitting quietly on the floor of a great museum and watching a huge Foucault pendulum swinging independently of the earth. Its motion keeps it steady back and forth motion while you and the rest of the Earth rotates under it. As it swings through its arcs and pegs rotate into its path, it knocks them over. I know of no other way to feel the earth rotate beneath you and see the effect of that rotation. I helped set one up at a Chemistry-Physics Open House in college and even our small one did exactly the same thing. The above pendulum is electronically kept in motion.

http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/pendulum/default.htm is a wonderful site with interesting links for kids and explanations and pictures. I am still looking for a good picture of this pendulum - one of the most noticeable is the very long string on which it is suspended. Ours was hung in a stairwell of about 4 stories.

Discovery Online http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. THE KINGDOME IS IMPLODING ... SEE IT LIVE! On Sunday morning (11 a.m. ET/8 a.m. PT) Ken Griffey Jr.'s old home-run palace is coming down. Pitchers cheer, hitters mourn and you can check it all out over breakfast. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/kingdome/kingdome.html 2. WHAT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW? CHECK OUT THE NEW LIVE EVENTS PAGE. From live surgery to a boxing match to soaring eagles, there's no time like the present to check out our latest feature. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/liveevents/liveevents.html 3. ON THE ROPES -- ROOT FOR AN ACADEMY AWARD. The film is up for an Oscar this weekend. It's the story of three young fighters overcoming adversity through hard work and perseverance. Get to know them, and join in on the discussions about their struggle. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/ontheropes/ontheropes.html 4. WANT TO TAKE A TURTLE NAP? BETTER HOLD YOUR BREATH. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000320/animals_turtles.html 5. CAN HATE AND VIOLENCE BE STOPPED? Discovery has embarked on a year-long initiative to better understand hatred and violence in the United States. We're looking for success stories, specifically steps that you or others have taken to counter racism in your community or home. If you'd like to participate, please send us a brief description of actions you've taken. solutions@online.discovery.com 6. VIDEO TIPS AND TRICKS FROM CHRISTOPHER LOWELL!!! Think you're not creative? Visit the Discovery Store and find a great selection of videos from decorating guru Christopher Lowell. Learn secrets for transforming your bed and bath into a personal oasis. And discover how easy it is to decorate your home with creativity and flair. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000368 7. ROYAL SCANDALS (IT'S NOT GOSSIP, IT'S HISTORY!). It seems that the ruling classes have always held a special place, a sort of Hall of Fame, for particularly tawdry tales of sex and death. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/royal/royal1.html 8. BLACK HOLES GETTING FAT AND LAZY IN SPACE? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000321/space_blackhole.html 9. DINOSAUR DELIGHTS. Walk with them ... and even talk with them, in our special Dinosaur Guide. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/dinos/dinos.html 10. GEAR UP FOR SPRING. With warmer weather coming, be prepared for all of your favorite outdoor activities. The Discovery Store offers a wide variety of products that help you explore your world. From expedition wear and sporty hats to outdoor tools and hiking gear, you're sure to find what you need to have an adventurous spring! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=1000000 11. GARDEN VARIETY TIPS FOR SPRING. How does your garden grow? Give it a good start in our "Lifestyles" section. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/gardening/gardening.html 12. OUR KNUCKLE-DRAGGING ANCESTORS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000323/anthro_knuckle.html 13. YOU HAVE OUR WORD: THE DAILY CROSSWORD PUZZLE IS GREAT! It's as challenging as you want it to be. We can leave you alone to solve it yourself, or give you hints along the way. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/crossword/crossword.html 14. GAMMA RAYS PUZZLING SCIENTISTS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000323/space_gammaray.html 15. LIVE CAMS: WHAT IN THE WORLD? For years Discovery Channel has encouraged you to "explore your world." Now we bring you an open window to your world. EAGLE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/eagle/eagle.html#top SEAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/seal/seal.html WEDDING http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html BABY GORILLA http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html LIBERTY BELL 7 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/liberty/liberty.html PUPPY http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/puppy/puppymain.html GOLF http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhgolf/hhgolf.html SHARK http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/shark/sharkmain.html TIMES SQUARE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html PANAMA CANAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/pancan/pancan.html 16. THE HEALING PROPERTIES ... OF JEWELRY? For centuries gemstones have been rumored to carry magic properties. Garnets were thought to protect travelers, and amethysts to bring peace of mind. The Discovery Store offers a large assortment of beautiful jewelry with stones created by nature. We can't guarantee they have "magical" properties, but you'll look and feel great wearing them! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000621 17. THE LATEST "MY DISCOVERY" PRIZE PAK WINNER IS: Kent Albert from Aurora, Colo. What did he win? A Discovery.com baseball cap, TLC E.R. scrubs top, Animal Planet T-shirt and Travel Channel insulated mug. Log in to "My Discovery," go to "Modify My Profile," and make sure that the optional information is filled in, and you could be next! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/login.html 18. EARTH ALERT. Hurricanes, twisters and quakes, oh my! You never know what you'll find here, but you know it will be big. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 19. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, SUNDAY, AMERICA'S BEST BEACHES. Join a former Ms. Universe as she looks at shore things for sun and fun across the United States. http://travel.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=777505000 20. ON TV: TLC, MONDAY, ANATOMY OF A STING. You're an illegal arms dealer setting up a sweet score in stolen military hardware. Or is that just what they want you to think? http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=551652002 21. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TUESDAY, ON THE INSIDE: MISSING PERSONS. Behind each statistic there's a real-life story. Behind each search there's an underground network of contacts and detectives. http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21966000 22. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, WEDNESDAY, SHARK ENCOUNTERS. You may pity yourself as you struggle through the rat race day to day ... until you meet the folks who call sharks their co-workers. http://animal.discovery.com/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=676364000

NASA Science News for March 30, 2000 Next Thursday, April 6, three planets and the thin crescent Moon are going to put on a memorable sky show when the quartet converge inside a circle 9 degrees across. The grouping is just the prelude to a grander alignment of planets on May 5, 2000. Is doom at hand, as many mystics assert? Find out by reading the FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast30mar_1m.htm Planets for Dessert Also, for kids and kids-at-heart, a younger person's version of this article is available at the NASA Kids web site: http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/news/2000/news-planetalign.asp?se The Planets Line Up __

Thursday's Classroom for March 30, 2000 This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom explores planetary alignments. The Moon, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will put on a beautiful sky show April 6 when the quartet converge in the western sky after sunset. The grouping is just the prelude to a grander alignment on May 5. Is catastrophe at hand, as many doomsayers predict? "No way!" say scientists. Educational lessons and activities include "Sky Orienteering" (how to view the April 6 alignment), "Doomsday Desserts" (skywatching snacks for the big event), "Alignment of the Decimals" (a math exercise involving interplanetary gravity) and more. VISIT http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com

NASA Science News for April 1, 2000 On April Fools Day, 2000, NASA researchers are questioning the fate of five high-flying sweet treats that disappeared after a meteor balloon flight in April 1999. FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast01apr_1m.htm

Discovery Channel Online - 1 Apr 2000 1. NEW WORLDS FOUND! Two more planets have been discovered just outside our solar system. Get the scoop on these and the skinny on what else is going on out there in the wide-open universe. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/universe/amazingspace/am_main.html 2. HAS MARS SEEN THE LAST OF US? Mistake upon mishap upon miscalculation ... Are the secrets of the Red Planet not ours to know? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/marspolar/marspolar.html 3. WATCH "CROCODILE HUNTER" ANY TIME YOU WANT ! Shocking, wild and chock-full of crocodiles, gators, pythons and wild pigs! Visit the Discovery Store if you can't get enough of "TV's wild man." You'll find a great selection of videos with all of Steve Irwin's exciting adventures, so get close -- REALLY close! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=9000000&ps=733774 4. THE IRISH ELK DONE IN BY HIS ENORMOUS ANTLERS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000328/animals_elk.html 5. SEE THE REAL AMAZON AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." Sure, you may know it as one of the most famous brand names on the Internet, but we're here to show you the real, actual, authentic Amazon River, running through Brazil, Colombia and Peru. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 6. INSIDE THE CIA. You're officially cleared (at least as far as we're concerned) to check out the inner workings of America's spy factory. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/cia/cia.html 7. TRASH OR TREASURE? YOU MAKE THE CALL. Can you tell a priceless heirloom from a worthless piece of junk? Give us your verdict, then see what the professional appraiser had to say http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 8. BREED ALL ABOUT IT: THE VIDEOS. Which dog is considered the ultimate house pet? What's the oldest known purebred? Find these answers and much more when you visit the Discovery Store. With videos on almost 20 popular breeds, you're sure to find the history and unique characteristics of your favorite family pet. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000389 9. ANCIENT PERSIAN ARMY DISCOVERED? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000327/history_persianarmy.html 10. WE'RE THE LIVE CAM CAPITAL OF THE WEB. NEED PROOF? 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The Discovery Store has the solution. From our video collection, exploration tools and unique home decor to great travel gear and jewelry designed by nature, you're bound to find just the right gift! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000 15. CAN THE MILITARY LEARN FROM A BUTTERFLY? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000329/animals_butterfly.html 16. YOUR MILLION DOLLAR SMILE ... LITERALLY? Cosmetic dentistry is no longer limited to bleaching and bonding. It's expanded into laser gum contouring, porcelain veneers, and even a procedure called a �smile lift." We'll fill you in on how much you�ll have to fork over for the perfect pearly whites, and if they�re really worth it. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/23918/274145.html?d=dmtContent 17. THE DEADLY DRINK OF POE AND VAN GOGH. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000327/misc_absinthe.html 18. GESUNDHEIT! BATTLE CRY OF THE ALLERGY WARS. 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Sat, 8 Apr 2000 15:08:48 GMT From: Discovery Channel Online Subject: Eco-Challenge, Rogue Iceberg & Your Animal Videos at Discovery.com Here are our picks for some of the coolest things going on in your world this week ... If your email doesn't hyperlink these addresses, just copy this one address into your Web browser and click your way through this week's highlights. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. IT'S ECO-CHALLENGE ARGENTINA. Go behind the scenes of the adventure race that make triathlons look like powder-puff derbies, with course maps, team rosters and conversation pipelines to the racers themselves. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ecochallenge/ecopatagonia/reports/ecopatagonia.html SPONSOR MESSAGE: Isuzu's Geared Up Sweepstakes. Click here for your chance to win! http://www.isuzu.com/eco_sweeps_mail.htm 2. THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACES ON EARTH. For some people, the perfect vacation is no day at the beach. Robert Young Pelton has been to the brink, and now he's back with a guide for those who dare follow him. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/wmdangr/wmdangr.html 3. SPACE CAPITALISM: A MIR FORMALITY. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000404/space_mir.html 4. SEND US YOUR FUNNIEST ANIMAL VIDEOS. Have you seen a pigeon who thinks he's a duck? Do you know a squirrel who looks like Regis? Well, catch them on video and there may be fame for your subject and (not quite a) fortune for you. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tunein/funniest/funniest.html 5. A SECOND GIANT ICEBERG IS ON THE LOOSE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000404/enviro_iceberg.html 6. POMPEII: THE DAY THAT HELL ARRIVED. The volcano spewed from the bowels of the Earth so quickly, some people died before they had time to scream. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/pompeii/newfindings.html 7. CREATE YOUR OWN ECO-CHALLENGE. 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The discovery of a 4,000-year-old tomb with all the majesty usually reserved for kings has researchers wondering what made Queen Ankh-sn-Pepi so special. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/ancientworlds/egypt/egypt.html 12. WHOOPING CRANE TURF WAR AVERTED. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000404/animals_cranes.html 13. BUILD A ROLLER COASTER. Think you could design a scarier coaster than the professionals? Here's your chance to try your luck. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/rollercoasters/build.html 14. DOING YOUR BABY A SOLID. Which comes first, cereal or pureed carrots? When should you start feeding your baby solid foods, and what should you try first? Take our quiz and learn what foods to introduce to your baby at each stage of development. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20730/24082/275833.html?d=dmtContent 15. 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Now we bring you an open window to that world. TIGER http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/tiger/tiger.html MANATEE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/manatee/manatee.html WEDDING http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html EAGLE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/eagle/eagle.html#top SEAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/seal/seal.html BABY GORILLA http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html LIBERTY BELL 7 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/liberty/liberty.html PUPPY http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/puppy/puppymain.html GOLF http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhgolf/hhgolf.html SHARK http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/shark/sharkmain.html TIMES SQUARE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html PANAMA CANAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/pancan/pancan.html 19. WHAT ARE THESE KEEPSAKES WORTH? YOU TELL US. Can you tell a priceless heirloom from a worthless piece of junk? Give us your verdict, then see what the professional appraiser had to say. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 20. HATE, VIOLENCE, RACISM: WILL THEY EVER END? Check in on Discovery Channel's year-long initiative examining the seeds of evil in humans and looking for solutions. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/hateviolence/hateviolence.html 21. WHY ARE WE VIOLENT? Join the live show online and on Discovery Channel, Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. ET, to find out what experts around the country have to say. Send your questions for the panelists. asklive@online.discovery.com 22. WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO FIGHT HATE AND VIOLENCE? We're looking for stories about what you and your friends around the country are doing to prevent hate and violence in your communities. Send us a brief summary. solutions@online.discovery.com 23. CAN'T PASS UP A GOOD BARGAIN? Save big when you shop at the Discovery Store Outlet. With prices slashed up to 60%, you'll find something for those you love ... or treat yourself! Shop now for the best selection, because quantities are limited. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000671 24. LIFESTYLES: NOW THAT'S LIVING! Let Lifestyles cheer you on, lift you up and help you out, like your personal coach! Whether you're looking for love, weight loss or the perfect recipe, Lifestyles is here for you. Now with 13 areas for inspiring ideas and advice on parenting, crafts, beauty, gardening and more. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/lifestyles.html 25. WE'RE TALKING DINOSAURS, AT SCIENCE LIVE! Send in your questions now for the dino denizens, then stop by on Wednesday at 8:10 p.m. ET to see the show in live streaming video. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/sciencelive/sciencelive.html 26. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, SUNDAY, ECO-CHALLENGE ARGENTINA, PART I. It was already the most grueling adventure race that most of the 51 co-ed teams from 31 countries had ever seen. Then came the hurricane and blizzard. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21954000 27. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, MONDAY, JACK LONDON'S "CALL OF THE WILD." Follow the adventures of Miles, Emma, Stanton and Buck in Animal Planet's new series based on the literary classic. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=675502005 28. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, TUESDAY, THE LAND OF FEAR. The very word pushes our primal survival buttons ... Sahara. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=775622001 29. ON TV: TLC, WEDNESDAY, STAR FLEET. What will space travel be like in the near future? Well, science fiction may have a little more influence than you'd have thought. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=548068000

Boy, I the Discovery Channel has been busy lately! I guess I've been missing a lot of good science programs now that I no longer have cable TV. That April Fool's day article about the high-flying peeps is a scream! (Notice they don't fly, so much as plummet...)

David's father sent me that peeps article. Yes, they do tend to plummet and leave a sticky mess behind...

hursday's Classroom for April 13, 2000 This week's episode of Thursday's Classroom examines one of the biggest mysteries of modern astrophysics: What causes distant cosmic explosions that astronomers call "Gamma Ray Bursts?" Lessons and activities include "Gamma Ray Playing Cards" (a card game about the electromagnetic spectrum), "Gamma Rap!" (proof that high energy astronomers are hip), "High Energy Math Problems" and more.... Please visit http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com !

April 15, 2000 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS ... PREPARE TO BE STUNNED. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/dinos/dinos.html 2. WERE DRAGONS REALLY DINOSAURS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/history_myths.html 3. THE CLOSEST CALLS IN SPACE TRAVEL. Thirty years ago we heard: "Houston, we have a problem." Here are more of the nearest-misses in the history of space exploration. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/features/spaceescapes/spaceescape.html 4. WATCH ECO-CHALLENGE ANYTIME YOU WANT. You saw the thrilling, suspenseful action on Discovery Channel; now take home the video that captures it all! Competitors penetrate dense forests, navigate wild rapids, kayak a glacial fjord and climb a 12,000-foot summit mantled by ancient glaciers, all while braving the intense Patagonia terrain and weather. Visit Discovery Store to order your copy today. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000696 5. CRANE CHICK MISSING. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/animals_crane.html 6. NEW KIDS ON THE WEB. Add your bundle of joy to our gallery! http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcdaytime/babystory/newkids.html 7. BRAINY BEES BEAT BRAWNY BEES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/animals_bees.html 8. UP CLOSE TO AN ASTEROID. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000412/space_near.html 9. NAPOLEON INVADES EGYPT! This multimedia feature about the great emperor's Egyptian campaign goes online Tuesday, but as an insider you can get a "sneak preview" now! http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/napoleon/napoleon.html 10. HATE ON THE INTERNET: HOW FAR IS TOO FAR? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/hateviolence/onlinereporting2.html 11. DINO DETECTIVES AT DISCOVERY KIDS ONLINE. Hey, parents! If your kids are dinosaur fans, tell them to check out dinosaurs at Discovery Kids Online. They can take the dino trivia quiz, collect dino trading cards and send prehistoric e-cards to friends! http://kids.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dinos/dinos.html 12. WANT TO LEARN ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING? GO TO THE NORTH POLE! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000411/enviro_arctic.html 13. TWINS! WE NEED YOU! Do you share a bond no one else understands? Perhaps a secret language or ESP? Bizarre matching outfits? We're looking for stories about the unique experiences of twins. Please email us your most amazing anecdotes, and include a picture, too. Twins_TLC@discovery.com 14. THE CROCODILE HUNTER IS ALIVE AND WELL. Despite persistent rumors of his untimely demise, Steve Irwin continues to interact personally with wildlife like no one you've ever seen before. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/animalpages/crocpages/croc.html 15. CHAT LIVE WITH CHRISTOPHER REEVE. Join Christopher Reeve on Wednesday, April 19, at 9 p.m. ET, as he takes your questions about living with a spinal cord injury and the amazing research being done on spinal cord regeneration. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20725/23718.html 16. TENNIS CAM, ANYONE? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhtennis/hhtennis.html 17. HAVANA: THE ONLINE WALKING TOUR. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/ideas/grtcities/cuba/cuba.html 18. KATHY SCHROCK HAS THE BEST INFO ON THE INTERNET. http://school.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/schrockguide/index.html 19. TRASH OR TREASURE? YOU MAKE THE CALL. Can you tell a priceless heirloom from a worthless piece of junk? Give us your verdict, then see what the professional appraiser had to say. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 20. WHEN DINOSAURS REIGNED: TAKE THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY BACK IN TIME! State-of-the-art digital effects and animatronics combine to form the living, breathing images that put you in the scene of a virtual lost world of "Walking With Dinosaurs." Visit Discovery Store and bring the most expensive documentary ever created into your home! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=9000000&ps=165340 21. GIFTS FOR YOUR FEARLESS FLYERS. Is there an aviation buff in your life? You'll find authentic aircraft replicas from World Wars I and II at Discovery Store, and a complete line of aviation apparel and home decor to keep your loved one "flying high." http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=3000618 22. RIDE WITH EMERGENCY VETS. They can't get a medical history, and they can't ask where it hurts. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/animalpages/e-vets/e-vets.html 23. OY! PASS THE LOW-FAT GEFILTE FISH. Can't imagine lightening Aunt Miriam's traditional Passover recipes? After indulging in our interactive Seder meal, you may think twice about those matzo balls. To avoid schlepping around extra pounds, click here to learn how to skim the fat from your Seder. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/11144.html 24. EARTH ALERT: A PLANET IN CHAOS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 25. NEW AMAZING SHOTS FROM THE AMAZON RIVER AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 26. PANORAMA PHOTO: OPERA ON THE AMAZON. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 27. SOLVE THE HISTORY MYSTERY AT "MISSING LINK." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/missinglink/missinglink.html 28. EVERYBODY FENG SHUI TONIGHT! Having a bit of bad luck? Well, perhaps you should replace that tired picture of your ex with a houseplant -- at least that's the advice given by experts in the ancient Chinese art of Feng Shui. Get tips on where you should place your couch to create the best energy flow. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/23844.html 29. ON TV: TLC, SUNDAY, "DARING CAPERS" MARATHON. The plot to plunder an armored car, a great train robbery ... You're (vicariously) one of the gang in on the swindle. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/series.jsp?series=3175 30. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, MONDAY, THE MAKING OF "WALKING WITH DINOSAURS." Science meets movie magic to bring the ancient dinosaurs into your living room. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=22248000 31. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, TUESDAY, EXTRAORDINARY ELEPHANTS. Follow the adventures of two elephant families, one in Africa, one in India. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=673884001 32. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, THE RIVER DINOSAUR. The Nile crocodile has one unusual quality ... He targets humans for prey. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/schedule.jsp?channel=TRV&yyyy=2000&dd=19&mm=04 33. UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS NEWSLETTER. Just insert the email address you used to sign up, hit "unsubscribe," and you're off our database. Thanks for trying us out! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/MyDiscovery/unsubscribe.html 34. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER. Let us know what's on your mind! jack_huber@discovery.com

NASA Science News for April 19, 2000 Lt. Col. Cady Coleman talks with Science@NASA about what it's like to be an astronaut and how a passion for high school chemistry led her to become one. FULL STORY at http://www.spacescience.com/headlines/y2000/ast19apr_1m.htm

That's good, because most women aren't going in to technology or computer science. Women, I believe, only make up 25% of the techie population.

Really! Hey you guys with clear skies, I expect you to give a full report on the Lyrid meteor shower - I posted it on Geo 14.

http://www.discovery.com/webletter/webletter.html Discovery Online Welcome to the coolest destinations you can find anywhere on the Internet: 1. YOU'RE ON MOUNT EVEREST. It's a real-life adventure, with pictures and video from our correspondent, and a virtual climb for you. 2. FLY THROUGH A PHARAOH'S TOMB. 3. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS ... IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, IT"S BACK! 4. ORDER YOUR COPY OF "WALKING WITH DINOSAURS" TODAY. Take the ultimate journey back in time ... to the reign of the dinosaurs! State-of-the-art digital effects and animatronics combine to form the living, breathing images that put you inside a virtual lost world. Visit Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the most expensive documentary ever created! 5. WAS SHAKESPEARE ITALIAN? 6. PIERCING THE HEART OF EVIL. 7. BRAND-NEW PHOTOS FROM THE AMAZON RIVER AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." 8. SHOW ME THE BUNNY! TEST YOUR CHOCOLATE QUOTIENT. Easter is upon us, and you know what that means -- chocolate! Indulge without the bulge. 9. ENTER THE "WORKING DOGS" SWEEPSTAKES. Animal Planet is honoring the hardest-working "best friends" anywhere, and you could win a spa getaway for you and your pooch! 10. TRASH OR TREASURE? YOU'RE THE APPRAISER. 11. AN ALIEN'S VIEW OF EARTH. 12. BABY GORILLA CAM: THE TWINS JOIN APE SOCIETY. 13. SHARK CAM: ARE YOU READY TO HANG OUT AT THE TOP OF THE FOOD CHAIN? 14. DID CAVEMEN WORRY ABOUT CAVITIES? 15. SURFING MEETS SCIENCE, DUDE. 16. BUILD THE PERFECT WAVE. 17. WHAT'S YOUR BEEF? Not sure which cut of meat you should throw on the barbie? Learn your beef basics, as supermarket guru Phil Lempert, primes us for grilling season with tips on choosing USDA-graded meat. 18. PREGNANCY JOURNAL. Trish is two weeks from delivery. She can't wait to meet her daughter ... and get reacquainted with her old body. 19. TWINS! WE NEED YOU! Do you share a bond no one else understands? Perhaps a secret language or ESP? Bizarre matching outfits? We're looking for stories about the unique experiences of twins. Please email us your most amazing anecdotes, and include a picture, too. 20. NEW MEADE AUTOSTAR UPGRADES AT THE DISCOVERY STORE. Access the FREE Discovery Channel Millennium Sky Tour. Meade Autostar owners can explore the most up-to-date celestial objects in the sky. Each month, there's a new tour to download to your Autostar, bringing you an endless universe of stellar space objects. 21. WORLD TOUR CAM. Hollywood? Panama? The Kremlin? Where shall we go next? 22. WORLD TRADE CENTER CAM. 23. STARTING SUNDAY: ARMY ANT EXPERTS TAKE YOUR QUESTIONS. 24. GET THE VIOLENCE POLL RESULTS. 25. WHAT'S NEW WITH CHRISTOPHER LOWELL? 26. THE VERY WORST OF MOTHER NATURE. In 1988 Hurricane Gilbert had winds of more than 155 mph, nearly three times the speed of a car on the highway! Visit Discovery Store to learn about hurricanes and seven other natural phenomena with the best-selling "Raging Planet" video series. 27. FOUND: CRATER FROM THE METEOR THAT MADE DINOSAURS EXTINCT? 28. THE TOUGHEST BREAK: SPINAL CORD INJURIES. In 1995, Christopher Reeve went from Superman to quadriplegic in a matter on moments. Join Reeve as he narrates this program about the challenges of living with the injury and learn about new advances in spinal cord research. 29. CROCODILE GOD'S TEMPLE UNCOVERED. 30. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, SUNDAY, GREAT WRITERS, GREAT CITIES: MEXICO CITY. Paco Taibo is Mexico's premier mystery writer. Follow him on a journey through his capital city that only he could show you. 31. ON TV: TLC, MONDAY, SEPARATE LIVES. There are consequences to trying to fix Mother Nature's "mistakes," as the team of doctors learn when to try to separate conjoined twin girls. 32. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, TUESDAY, WILDEST SHOW ON EARTH: THE ANGOLA PRISON RODEO. Go "On the Inside" the competition in which it isn't just the animals who long to break free of their cages. 33. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, WEDNESDAY, CROCODILE HUNTER: RETURN TO THE WILD. With the help of Steve's parents, Terri and the Crocodile Hunter hope to transport a half-ton croc safely out of a populated area. 34. UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS NEWSLETTER. Just insert the email address you used to sign up, hit "unsubscribe," and you're off our database. Thanks for trying us out! 35. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER. Let us know what's on your mind!

Thursday's Classroom for May 4, 2000 This week, Thursday's Classroom takes a wild ride on the original interplanetary Sport Utility Vehicle: the amazing Apollo Moon Buggy. Students will tap their toes to the beat of the "Moon Buggy Boogie," play a stimulating game of "Lunar Rover Lunacy," covert measurements from English to metric units in "Moon Math," and more... Please visit: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Also, a note for recent subscribers: The March 30, 2000, episode of Thursday's Classroom features lessons and activities related to the May 5, 2000, planetary alignment. See: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com/index_30mar00.html

Titanic, Killer Tornadoes & NYC Stories at Discovery.com Buckle up for this week's big adventures at Discovery.com ... http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. TITANIC: YOU'RE ONBOARD! (Will you make it?) http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/guides/history/titanic/titanic.html 2. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE ... LITERALLY. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000424/space_galaxy.html 3. NEW -- EARTH ALERT ROCKS! Don't miss the new, improved map of Mother Nature's temper tantrums. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/earthalert/earthalert.html 4. SEX AND DECEPTION: THE BEETLES AND THE BEES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000503/animals_beetles.html 5. IS THE UNIVERSE FLAT? Get the latest theory and a look at the far reaches of the cosmos like you've never seen them. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/universe/amazingspace/am_main.html 6. STONEWALL JACKSON'S LAST STAND. The Civil War's Battle of Chancellorsville cost the Confederate Army dearly, and may have signaled a dramatic change of fortune was about to come. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/civilwar/chancellorsville/chancellorsville.html 7. TOUR MOUNT EVEREST. The beauty of a VIRTUAL tour? All the extreme thrills, with none of the frozen extremities. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/mteverest/flash.html 8. WHAT ABOUT MOM? In 1914, President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday of May a national holiday honoring all mothers. Honor yours with a special gift from the Discovery Store. Order by May 9, and we'll guarantee on-time delivery and a free gift with every purchase! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000724 9. WORKING DOGS. They're hunters, herders, rescue workers ... even police. Here's our tribute to them! http://apl.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/working_dogs/working_dogs.html 10. VISIT JAPAN AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 11. DID DINOS EVOLVE INTO TURKEYS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000426/dino_turkey.html 12. THE END OF THE UNIVERSE (You heard it here first). http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000426/space_universe.html 13. MUGS, MOBSTERS AND MOGULS. Lots of cities have character, but none has characters like New York does. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/newyork/index.html 14. LYNETTE JENNINGS, UP CLOSE. It's everything you've always wanted to know about the design diva, her projects and guests. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/dscdaytime/lynettejennings/lynettejennings.html 15. BEACH BLANKET CAVE MAN? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000503/fossil_stonetools.html 16. IS THAT TRASH OR TREASURE IN YOUR ATTIC? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 17. PREDICTING KILLER TORNADOES. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000501/weather_lightning.html 18. THE SECRETS OF LIFE REVEALED? The human genome is nearly mapped, but is it a miracle or a nightmare? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/EMDSC000/20729/24239.html 19. BEETLES: YOU SAY YOU WANT AN EVOLUTION? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000427/animals_insects.html 20. SPACE SHUTTLE: I THINK I CAN, I THINK I CAN ... http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000427/space_atlantis.html 21. THE WEDDING PLANNER. Put your guest list online, share photos, find the perfect vows ... We provide everything but the bride or groom! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/lifestyles/weddings/weddings.html 22. DOZENS OF NEW PRODUCTS ADDED TO THE DISCOVERY STORE OUTLET! Save big when you shop the Discovery Store Outlet. With prices slashed up to 60%, you're sure to find something for those you love ... or treat yourself! Shop now for best selection, as quantities are limited. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000720 23. SEE AN ASTEROID UP CLOSE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000501/space_near.html 24. LASER ME, DOC! This year 750,000 Americans will solve their sight problems with Lasik surgery. It could be the miracle you're looking for, but you should weigh the risks, too. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20770/23895/229845.html?d=dmtDSCinside TWINS! WE NEED YOU! Do you share a bond no one else understands? Perhaps a secret language or ESP? Bizarre matching outfits? We're looking for stories about the unique experiences of twins. Please email us your most amazing anecdotes, and include a picture, too. Twins_TLC@discovery.com 25. SOY, OH SOY. THE SECRET TO A LONG LIFE? http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/WSDSC000/20707/23853.html 26. LIVE CAMS: WHAT IN THE WORLD? For years the Discovery Channel has encouraged you to "explore your world." Now we bring you an open window to that world. POLAR BEAR http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/tzbear/tzbear.html LIGHTHOUSE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhharbor/hhharbor.html NEW YORK CITY TAXI http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/taxi/taxi.html TIGER http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/tiger/tiger.html MANATEE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/manatee/manatee.html WEDDING http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/wedding/wedding.html GORILLA http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/gorillas/gorillas.html LIBERTY BELL 7 http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/liberty/liberty.html PUPPY http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/puppy/puppymain.html GOLF http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/hhgolf/hhgolf.html SHARK http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/shark/sharkmain.html TIMES SQUARE http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html PANAMA CANAL http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/pancan/pancan.html 27. NEW MEADE AUTOSTAR UPGRADES AT THE DISCOVERY STORE. Access the FREE Discovery Channel Millennium Sky Tour. Meade Autostar owners can explore the most up-to-date celestial objects in the sky. Each month, there's a new tour to download to your Autostar, bringing you an endless universe of stellar space objects. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000 28. HEALTH AND HAPPINESS IN A FISH DISH. Even in a time when EVERYTHING seems to be harmful, good old fish is proving even healthier than we thought. http://www.discoveryhealth.com/DH/ihtIH/EMDSC000/20707/24087.html 29. IS EARTH LOSING WEIGHT? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000501/space_earth.html 30. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, SUNDAY, CROCODILE HUNTER, ISLAND OF TIME. Steve and Terri venture to an isolated island where strange creatures (other than them, of course) abound. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=671359005 31. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, MONDAY, LONELY PLANET, FOOD IN VIETNAM. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=771954073 32. ON TV: TLC, TUESDAY, UNIVERSE 2001: BEYOND THE MILLENNIUM. Will microscopic Martian fossils be the gateway to our first alien contact? http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=550110004 33. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, ON THE INSIDE: WOMEN IN THE RING. Female boxers are bringing a whole new meaning to the sentence, "What a knockout she is!" http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=22147000

Weird Science Projects The name of this site�Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen�sums it up nicely. It describes, in detail, classic science projects originally published in books and magazines from the 1930s to 1960s. The list includes lessons on how to build your own seismograph, manufacture strange goo, or make pickles glow. The site even explains the process of making a shrunken head, though it recommends using an apple instead of the real thing. Go to: http://freeweb.pdq.net/headstrong/Default.htm

http://freeweb.pdq.net/headstrong/Cat.htm#10 This website has links to pages of science projects of all sorts from the simple to the complex - complete with schematic diagrams and things easily abtainable.

Big and little kids much check this url out. My son sent it to me and I ask you to check it out - it is worth it! http://www.intplsrv.net/jcems/californ.htm

DISCOVERY ONLINE 1. THE SECRET WORLD OF TWINS. Telepathy ... secret languages ... good twin/evil twin ... What's legend and what's fact? http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tlcpages/twins/twins.html 2. MOMMA WAS A NAKED MOLE-RAT. What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than a tribute to the best parents in the animal kingdom? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/animalfamilies/animalfamilies.html 3. "GODZILLA" ICEBERG IS FREEING ITS FRIENDS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000508/geo_iceberg.html 4. KLEOPATRA ASTEROID: A DOG BONE THE SIZE OF NEW JERSEY. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000505/space_asteroid.html 5. LIVE: TIMES SQUARE CAM. It's a people watcher's dream come true ... and now it auto-refreshes, too! http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/timessquare/timessquare.html 6. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS -- BRING IT HOME! Take the ultimate journey back in time. State-of-the-art digital effects and animatronics combine to form the living, breathing images that put you inside a virtual lost world. If you missed the landmark broadcast, then visit Discovery Store to secure the original BBC version! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=3000698 7. WHAT YOUR CAT IS THINKING. From the mystery of the purr to that famous "cattitude" of theirs, we have your ultimate guide to house cats. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/nature/cats/cats.html 8. CUSTER AND VANDERBILT: WHO LINKED THEM? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/games/missinglink/missinglink.html 9. WALKING AMONG POMPEII'S DEAD. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000511/history_pompeii.html 10. GET THE LATEST FROM "TREASURES IN THE ATTIC." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 11. THRILL RIDE PHOTOS -- SEND THEM IN! We want your best photos from amusement park thrill rides around the world. Include a sentence or two about the experience, your name and the state/country where you live. Photos should be scanned into one of three formats -- .bmp, .jpg or .gif -- and sent to the email address below. We'll post selected ones in an upcoming story. coaster@online.discovery.com 12. A MILE OF MUMMY? Did you know the linen used to wrap one Egyptian mummy could stretch almost an entire mile? While we can't offer you an original, the Discovery Store has a great selection of popular Egyptian decor. From unique statues to replica artifacts, you're sure to find something to satisfy any Egyptophile! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000635 13. VIKINGS: AMERICA'S FIRST COMMUTERS? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000511/history_viking.html 14. DOG LOVERS: GET "BREED ALL ABOUT IT" ON VIDEO. Which dog is considered the ultimate house pet? What's the oldest known purebred? Find the answers to these questions and much more when you visit the Discovery Store. With videos on almost 20 popular breeds, you're sure to find out the history and unique characteristics of your favorite family pet. http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39118006&ti=3000389 15. ON TV: TLC, SUNDAY, ALL TWINS, ALL NIGHT! It's the secret world of twins ... six episodes in a row. http://tlc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/series.jsp?series=3370 16. ON TV: DISCOVERY CHANNEL, MONDAY, ON THE INSIDE: LIFE AND DEATH. The most dangerous beat in America? It just might be LAPD's gang war territory. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=21412001 17. ON TV: ANIMAL PLANET, TUESDAY, SHARK SEAS. It isn't just humans who have to watch out for shark-infested waters. http://animal.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=675608002 18. ON TV: TRAVEL CHANNEL, WEDNESDAY, LONELY PLANET: ISRAEL. Justine Shapiro takes a fresh look at one of the world's most holy places. http://travel.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/tv/tvschedule/episode.jsp?episode=771954013 20. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER. Let us know what's on your mind! jack_huber@discovery.com

http://www.greatachievements.org/greatachievements/index.html All of the below items are hot links for descriptions of the inventions named. How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore our list of the top 20 achievements, and learn how engineering shaped a century and changed the world. 1. Electrification 2. Automobile 3. Airplane 4. Water Supply and Distribution 5. Electronics 6. Radio and Television 7. Agricultural Mechanization 8. Computers 9. Telephone 10. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 11. Highways 12. Spacecraft 13. Internet 14. Imaging 15. Household Appliances 16. Health Technologies 17. Petroleum and Petrochemical Technologies 18. Laser and Fiber Optics 19. Nuclear Technologies 20. High-performance Material

Students take control of a prototype Mars Rover NASA Science News for May 17, 2000 Students from around the country will take control of a prototype Mars rover named FIDO as it explores a western Nevada desert. The FIDO rover is a testbed for future missions, including the proposed Mars Mobile Lander that is currently under study for a possible launch in 2003. FULL STORY at http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast17may_1.htm?list Heel, FIDO, Heel!

Thursday's Classroom for May 18, 2000 - NORTHERN LIGHTS Lately, sky watchers have been seeing some unusual sights -- red, green, yellow and purple lights in the sky that usually arrive about two days after a big solar storm. What's going on? They're the Northern Lights. You can learn more in this week's episode of Thursday's Classroom. Lessons and activities include Aurora Art, the Northern Lights Mystery, and a Soda-bottle Magnetometer. PLEASE VISIT: http://www.thursdaysclassroom.com Thursday's Classroom -- The Northern Lights

May 20, 2000 The Discovery.com information buffet: Good for you (like veggies), fun (like ice cream) and full of adventure (like five-alarm chili). So dig in! If your email doesn't hyperlink these addresses, just copy this one address into your Web browser and click your way through this week's highlights. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/webletter/webletter.html 1. EVEREST: THE PLOT THICKENS. Correspondent Finn-Olaf Jones ran into some very unexpected problems in his quest to reach the summit. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/exp/mteverest/mteverest.html 2. YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PLANES. http://dsc.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/technology/planes/planes.html 3. A NUCLEAR BOMB ON THE MOON? http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000516/space_moon.html 4. LET THERE BE FLIGHT (VIDEOS, CLOTHING AND REPLICAS). Is there an aviation buff in your life? Then visit Discovery Store's "Ultimate Guide to Planes" boutique. You'll find authentic aircraft replicas from World War I and II, plus a complete line of aviation apparel, WINGS videos and home decor to keep your loved one "flying high." http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39099415&ti=1000000 5. WHAT'S A PROP FROM "THE GODFATHER" WORTH? A reader has the newspaper announcing that Vito Corleone has been shot. Find out what our appraiser thinks. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/treasures.html 6. PLAY THE NEW "TRASH OR TREASURE GAME." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/stories/history/treasures/polls/poll000516.html 7. SCIENCE AND THE PERFECT PUTT. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/misc_golf.html 8. VISIT KREMLIN CAM. (And your papers don't even need to be in order.) http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/cams/kremlin/kremlin.html 9. BRING STATE-OF-THE-ART DINOSAURS HOME! If you missed the dramatic broadcast of "Walking With Dinosaurs," visit the Discovery Store and secure your own copy of the original BBC version, and take the ultimate journey back in time to the reign of the dinosaurs! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39105612&ti=3000698 10. ET STILL DUCKING THE SETI SEARCH. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/space_seti.html 11. CROCODILE HUNTER NOT DEAD. Despite rumors of Steve Irwin's untimely death, we tend to believe him when he tells us he's alive and crocking. http://animal.discovery.com/animalpages/crocpages/stevespeaks.html 12. SEE JAPAN AT "PICTURE OF THE DAY." http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/picture/picture.html 13. COMET SNEAKS BY ASTRONOMERS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/space_comet.html 14. SHARED GENES HELP ANT INVADERS. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/enviro_ants.html 15. FARMING IN THE IRON AGE: A TOUGH ROAD TO HOE. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000517/history_village.html 16. IS DA VINCI DNA STILL AROUND? He may no longer be the world's most famous Leonardo, but scientists are still interested in capturing DaVinci's genetic code. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000516/history_leonardo.html 17. CARE AND FEEDING OF T-REX. http://www.discovery.com/ex/ad/newsletter/news/briefs/20000515/fossils_trex.html 18. LIGHTNING IS HAIR-RAISING STUFF! Did you know that 10 million lightning bolts shoot to Earth every day? Each is hotter than the sun, miles long and less than an inch thick! For more great weather facts, visit the Discovery Store, and get informative videos and precise weather tools ... everything you need to become your own meteorologist! http://shopping.discovery.com/jumpzone/entry.html?ai=39111809&ti=1000000