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Canku
Ota
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(Many
Paths)
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An
Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
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September 2021
- Volume 19 Number 9
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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American
Rock Art Research Association
The American Rock Art Research Association, founded in 1974,
has a mission dedicated to the support of rock art research,
conservation, and education. Members of ARARA come from many
professions and backgrounds around the United States and other
countries, and as such subscribe to ARARA's Code of Ethics as
a condition of membership.
https://arara.wildapricot.org |
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Study
Skills
Achieving success in school isn’t always easy,
but it is doable if you put your mind to it. Step one
is improving your study skills. Although many of this
week’s study-skill sites are written by university
counselors, their sound advice is equally applicable
to middle-school and high-school students.
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Education
Corner: Study Skills
"Proven tips and techniques for studying smarter...
not harder. Active listening, reading comprehension, note
taking, stress management, time management, testing taking,
and memorization are only a few of the topics addressed
in our study skills guides for students. " To view
the complete list of study guides, scroll down the page.
Some are general guides for any kind of study, and others
are topic specific, such as English, Chemistry, or Philosophy.
https://www.educationcorner.com/study-skills.html
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How
to Study
Dr. Charles T. Mangrum and Dr. Stephen S. Strichart are
two former university professors who joined forces in
1997 to create study skills curriculum for students from
elementary grades to college. Their study skill recommendations
are either articles (look in Study Skill Articles) or
short tips submitted by readers like you (look in Study
Tips). "Don't sit and watch the clock when you study.
Do what it does. Keep going." Submitted by Luca Fuertes,
Student, 6th Grade, Bangkok, Thailand.
https://www.how-to-study.com |
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UC
Berkeley: Strategic Learning Program
"Study difficult (or boring) subjects first. If your
chemistry problems put you to sleep, get to them first,
while you are fresh. Most of us tend to do what we like
first, yet the courses we find most difficult require
the most creative energy. Save the subjects you enjoy
for later." Excellent tips from University of California,
Berkeley, on managing procrastination and building a seven-day
study plan.
https://slc.berkeley.edu/programs/strategic-learning-program/resources
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University
of North Carolina: Avoiding Study Traps
The appeal of top ten lists is universal, and the Ten
Traps of Studying doesn't disappoint. Here's one I remember
from college: "I'm Gonna Stay Up All Night 'til I
Get This." Unfortunately exhaustion takes its toll
both physically and mentally, and recall improves when
study time is spread out over time (not crammed into a
single session.) Whenever you study, remember to take
plenty of breaks; the experts seem to agree on ten minutes
every hour.
https://campushealth.unc.edu/health-topics/academic-success/obstacles-academic-success/avoiding-study-traps
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Virginia
Tech: Study Skills Information
Best Virginia Tech clicks are the five Online Study
Skills Workshops (including Seven Strategies for Improving
Test Performance) which are self-paced slide shows that
pop up in their own windows. I suggest starting with
the Study Skills Inventory. After answering thirty-two
questions on a sliding scale from "Very true"
to "Not true at all," you'll be directed to
various sections of the site (such as articles on time
management or note taking) based on your own weaknesses.
https://ucc.vt.edu/academic_support/study_skills_information.html
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First
Aid
First aid is the initial care given to an injury until
medical treatment is available. In many cases, providing
the right care immediately can save lives. Today’s
picks are a roundup of sites that teach and review first
aid practices, with a special emphasis on making the
lessons fun for kids and teens.
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American
Red Cross: Anatomy of a First Aid Kit
Although this section of the Red Cross site is not specifically
written for kids or teens, gathering all the needed supplies
for a first aid kit makes an excellent family or scout
project. "Include any personal items such as medications
and emergency phone numbers or other items your health-care
provider may suggest. Check the kit regularly. Make sure
the flashlight batteries work. Check expiration dates
and replace any used or out-of-date contents."
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/anatomy-of-a-first-aid-kit.html
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First
Aid Quiz
"The First Aid Quiz website was created to provide
a fun way to brush up on your first aid knowledge."
Created by volunteer paramedic Stewart Watkiss, it includes
three interactive quizzes ("What position should
someone with an abdominal wound be placed in?"),
four crossword puzzles (both interactive and printable),
three word search puzzles, and two hangman games.
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Inquiry.net:
First Aid Games
Sir Robert Baden-Powell (1857 - 1941) was a lieutenant
general in the British Army and a founder of the Scout
Movement. These outdoor first aid games are from his 1921
"Scouting Games" book. You will probably need
to modify these games based on the age and knowledge of
your group. ,And although the original text refers to
boys (do I really need to say this?) these games can be
played by both boys and girls!
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/games/b-p/first_aid.htm
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Regis
College Online Nursing: Babysitter's Guide to First Aid
For babysitters, "what seems like a relatively easy
job can quickly turn into a nightmare if an emergency
happens and a child is injured. When a child is hurt or
unconscious, knowing what to do and taking quick action
is crucial. For that reason, it is important that babysitters
get the proper education on how to administer CPR and
first aid to children and infants." Learn more about
child safety tips with this short article, and be sure
to continue to the more detailed links at the bottom of
the page. They include instructions on how to deal with
choking, seizures, falls, and more.
https://onlinenursing.regiscollege.edu/bsn-to-doctor-of-nursing-practice/babysitters-guide-to-first-aid/
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University
of Washington: Learn CPR
Although not intended to replace an actual CPR training
class, this guide lists dozens of online tools to help
you learn or refresh CPR skills, including printable
pocket guides ("Call. Pump. Blow.") The newest
kids on the block are the two mobile CPR training apps,
one for the iPhone and other for the Android. Additional
tools include video demonstrations, CPR FAQ, CPR Fun
Facts, and a CPR Quiz. "If CPR is started within
4 minutes of collapse and defibrillation provided within
10 minutes a person has a 40% chance of survival."
https://depts.washington.edu/learncpr/
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Fall
Leaves
Here in coastal San Diego we don’t get a very showy
display of fall colors. But no matter where you live,
the Internet provides a window to view the colors of
fall foliage from the comfort of home. Whether you’re
curious about the science of autumn leaves, or just
want a virtual tour, here’s a crop of fabulous
fall color sites to enjoy.
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Compound
Chem: The Chemicals Behind the Colors of Autumn Leaves
For high-school students and grown-ups, UK chemistry teacher
Andy Brunning explains common chemical compounds with
colorful, easy-to-understand graphics. This infographic
is all about the chemistry of autumn leaf colors (or "colours"
as it is spelled in the UK). If you want to re-use his
infographic for non-commercial purposes, you'll find a
download link at the bottom of the article. "Whilst
this change [in color] may outwardly seem like a simple
one, the many vivid colors are a result of a range of
chemical compounds, a selection of which are detailed
here."
https://www.compoundchem.com/2014/09/11/autumnleaves/
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EEK!
Why Do Leaves Change Color?
Environmental Education for Kids (EEK!) is published by
the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for kids
in grades four through eight. With simple illustrations,
this fall color page answers six questions. Why do leaves
change color? Where do leaf colors come from? How do leaves
change color? Do leaves change color because of weather?
Can you tell a tree from its colors? Why do leaves fall?
Follow the embedded hyperlinks to related topics such
as earthworms and evergreen trees.
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Foliage
Vermont
The experts in Vermont are expecting a good display of
fall colors because of this year's bright and moist summer.
"Color is beginning to show in a few trees and in
our recent travels, the signs are everywhere throughout
the state. It looks as if we will see some good color
emerging by the middle of the month, mainly in the northern
areas of Vermont and at higher elevations." For virtual
visitors, recommended clicks are the 2006 Music Slide
Show, and the Leaves of Foliage 1 and 2.
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NC
Natural: The Scientific Basis For Autumn
"The largest factor in why
leaves change color in the autumn is photoperiodism --
the length of day and night. As the nights get longer
in Autumn, the process of senescence becomes apparent
through color change and the falling of leaves, leading
the tree into it's winter dormancy." Visit this North
Carolina site to learn more about photoperiodism, senescence,
and dormancy. Or for younger audiences, follow the link
to a less scientific explanation titled Fall Foliage Facts.
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University
of Illinois Extension: The Miracle of Fall Color
"Fall color starts in September with poison ivy
and sumac and ends in November with the larches and
weeping willows. Frost and freezing temperatures will
stop the coloration process and blacken the leaves."
The best clicks here are the lists of autumn links that
include Fall Fun (craft projects for all ages), Foliage
Cams (from Pennsylvania and Vermont), Foliage Trees
(fourteen deciduous trees in no particular order) and
Foliage Driving Tours (Midwest and Eastern.)
https://web.extension.illinois.edu/fallcolor/about.cfm
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Elephants
The elephant is the earth’s largest land animal.
Asian elephants (also known as Indian elephants) are
found in Southeast Asia, and can be distinguished by
their arched back which is slightly taller than their
shoulders or rump. African elephants live in Africa,
south of the Sahara desert and are the larger than their
Asian cousins. The biggest elephant ever weighed was
an African bull weighing more than 14,500 pounds!
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The
Elephant Sanctuary
The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides refuge for
10 elephants retired from zoos and circuses. "Elephants
that have lived their lives in captivity have an opportunity
at The Sanctuary to live in an expansive habitat that
allows for a range of natural behaviors. Many of the elephants
suffer long-term health and complex behavioral issues
common to elephants that have spent their lives in captivity,
such as tuberculosis, osteomyelitis, obesity, arthritis,
and aggression."
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Elephant
Voices
The Elephant Voices project studies elephant communication
in Kenya's Amboseli National Park. Elephants are large-brained
animals with complex communication skills that include
hearing, smell, vision and touch. For high school and
college students the site is chock full of terrific resources
for research reports, especially in Elephant Communication,
and Elephant Sense & Sociality. "At one end of
the spectrum elephants communicate by rubbing their bodies
against one another, at the other end they may respond
by moving toward the sounds of other elephants calling,
perhaps 10 kilometers away."
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National
Zoo: Elephant Trails
"Asian elephants are endangered in the wild, where
perhaps only about 30,000 still live in forests of south
and southeast Asia. They are endangered in North American
zoos, too. That's why the 2001 birth of Kandula, the result
of artificial insemination, was such a triumph."
Cams and photo galleries are the highlight of this National
Zoo site. Scroll down the page for links to Elephant Enigma
("How do you get a four-ton animal to open up and
say, 'Ahhh'?) and savannah (or African) elephants.
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/exhibits/elephant-trails
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PBS:
Echo, An Elephant to Remember
For the past twenty-five years, Cynthia Moss has been
studying elephant families in Kenya. Amboseli National
Park. This PBS special follows Echo, the matriarch of
an extended family of fifteen African elephants. Her clan
consists of her own offspring, and other adult females
with young calves. The fathers are loners, and do not
travel with the clan until it's time to mate. The page
on Elephant Communication is fascinating. "They are
a touchy-feely bunch: mothers gently trunk-slap youngsters
to discipline them, infants beg for milk by touching a
mother's legs, and all entwine trunks in greeting."
https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/echo-an-elephant-to-remember-introduction/5755/
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San
Diego Zoo Kids: African Elephant
My favorite site of the week is one created just for
kids by the San Diego Zoo. Kids (of all ages) will enjoy
the live elephant web cam, quick elephant facts, the
sound of an elephant trumpeting, and some clues on how
to tell an African elephant from an Asian elephant.
"At first glance, African elephants look similar
to Asian elephants, but they are different species that
live in different parts of the world. Here are some
helpful clues for telling the 2 species apart: African
elephants have very large ears that are shaped like
the continent of Africa, while Asian elephants have
smaller ears. "
https://kids.sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org/animals/african-elephant
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