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History of Sir Isaac Newton

December 9th, 2010

Hi! It’s Thursday, December 9, 2010 and time for Social Sciences at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
OpenDreamEnsemble.com

Age Range:  8 and up (approximately)

Brett Walters of the Homeschool Buyer’s Co-op suggested this website that offers a free performing arts video series on the historical life and times of Sir Isaac Newton, who developed the theory of gravity and the math form of calculus, among other things.

Sponsored by the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Open Dream Ensemble helps sustain young people in the performing arts and encourages them to incorporate education into their performances.

Open Dream Ensemble develops educational performance projects and then performs them in schools. They’ve filmed one of their performances and present it in a seven-episode series on the website. As explained at the site:

“It’s the story of a performing ensemble, which in addition to their work on stage and in the classroom, travel through history making certain that great discoveries in math and science happen.

Their nemesis is the great Dr. Disrupto who seeks to stop progress by sending his Quarksters to prevent scientists and mathematicians from making their discoveries. In the process, the series teaches Isaac Newton’s Three Laws of Motion in a new and engaging way, connecting science and the arts.”

When you get to the site, you’ll see screen shots of all 7 webisodes. Start at the top and work your way though them to see the entire performance. It will take about an hour or so of your time to see the entire presentation.

Some of the antics in the epidsodes are a little corny and may make older students and adults groan, but younger kids will enjoy it. That said, everyone will learn something about Sir Isaac Newton from watching the performance.

Information at the website explains that more shows will be filmed and uploaded to the site in the future, so bookmark this and check back from time to time for updates.
 

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Performing Arts with Bob Hope

November 6th, 2010

Hi! It’s Saturday, November 6, 2010 and time for Electives at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Library of Congress: Bob Hope and American Variety

Age Range: 11 and up (approximately)

The Library of Congress offer this free online presentation of the life of entertainer Bob Hope and the history of American Variety entertainment including Vaudeville, Radio, Movies, Television, and more.

Using photographs, illustrations, and text this exhibit provides a biography of Hope’s career that provides fascinating historical information about the performing arts as well.

When you get to the website use the menu located under the title, “EXHIBITION SECTIONS” that includes:

*Early Life – Find out where Bob Hope was born, his real name, and how he got his start in show business.

*Vaudeville – Discover Hope’s journey through vaudeville and get some terrific insight about what made this artform so popular.

*Motion Pictures – Learn about the country’s transition to film making and the role of Hope’s series of “Road” pictures from 1940-1962 with Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour.

*Joke File – Explore Hope’s theft-proof joke vault with more than 85,00 pages of  bits, sketches, and jokes created by his team of comedy writers.

*On The Road: USO Shows – Read about Hope’s 50-years of performing variety shows for U.S. troops.

This interesting exhibition about Hope’s life provides keen insight into American history, culture, life, and values.  It may springboard interest in watching some of Hope’s films that the whole family may find entertaining. You can rent DVDs of Hope’s “Road” pictures such as Road to Singapore and Road to Rio.  Your public library may have them as well.

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Interactive Orchestra, Composers, & More (CSAW)

August 28th, 2010

Hi!  It’s Saturday, August 28, 2010 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
ArtsVivants/ArtsAlive

Age Range: 5-18 (elementary through high school approximately)

Chris in Virginia recommended this treasure that offers a vast selection of free interactive games and activities to encourage music appreciation and skill in young people of all ages.

Not only can kids and students explore the history of orchestral and classical music, but they can play interactive games that teach and inspire as they entertain. Watch videos and listen to clips of orchestral music, get to know composers, print out lessons and activities in pdf files and much more.

When you get to the site you’ll see a welcome message, some featured activities, and a menu that includes:

*Music Resources – Access music recordings, video clips, and a handy music dictionary. There is advice for students, teachers, and parents too.

*Instrument Lab – Virtually “handle” orchestral instruments through this interactive program and listen to what it sounds like. Discover all four instrument families: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.

*Great Composers – Take a virtual field trip to another country and time as you learn about the lives of great classical and contemporary composers including Beethoven, Gershwin, Vivaldi, Stravinsky, Adams, Marquez, and more.

*Activities & Games – Create your own musical score, test your knowledge of composers, and name the instruments of the orchestra.  Download sheet music (for recorder or piano) and play along to pieces by Vivaldi, Schubert and Mozart!

There is so much content here that you’ll need to visit several times to explore it all.

Not only that, but if you use the menu at the very top of the page, you can explore other performing arts in a similar interactive style including:

  • English Theater
  • French Theater
  • Dance
  • Costume Design
  • Graphic Arts 

Like I said, bookmark this site which has earned a ClickSchooling Award (CSAW) for excellence – you’ll want to return again and again! 

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Interactive Orchestra, Composers, & More (CSAW)

August 28th, 2010

Hi!  It’s Saturday, August 28, 2010 and time for Music at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
ArtsVivants/ArtsAlive

Age Range: 5-18 (elementary through high school approximately)

Chris in Virginia recommended this treasure that offers a vast selection of free interactive games and activities to encourage music appreciation and skill in young people of all ages.

Not only can kids and students explore the history of orchestral and classical music, but they can play interactive games that teach and inspire as they entertain. Watch videos and listen to clips of orchestral music, get to know composers, print out lessons and activities in pdf files and much more.

When you get to the site you’ll see a welcome message, some featured activities, and a menu that includes:

*Music Resources – Access music recordings, video clips, and a handy music dictionary. There is advice for students, teachers, and parents too.

*Instrument Lab – Virtually “handle” orchestral instruments through this interactive program and listen to what it sounds like. Discover all four instrument families: strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion.

*Great Composers – Take a virtual field trip to another country and time as you learn about the lives of great classical and contemporary composers including Beethoven, Gershwin, Vivaldi, Stravinsky, Adams, Marquez, and more.

*Activities & Games – Create your own musical score, test your knowledge of composers, and name the instruments of the orchestra.  Download sheet music (for recorder or piano) and play along to pieces by Vivaldi, Schubert and Mozart!

There is so much content here that you’ll need to visit several times to explore it all.

Not only that, but if you use the menu at the very top of the page, you can explore other performing arts in a similar interactive style including:

  • English Theater
  • French Theater
  • Dance
  • Costume Design
  • Graphic Arts 

Like I said, bookmark this site which has earned a ClickSchooling Award (CSAW) for excellence – you’ll want to return again and again! 

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Activity TV – Visual & Performing Arts for Kids

August 14th, 2010

Hi!  It’s Saturday, August 14, 2010 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Activity TV

Age Range: 4-14 (with parental participation and supervision)

ClickScholar Cie recommended this website that offers free video instruction in visual and performing arts designed just for kids and their parents. As mentioned at the website, “Creating or learning something together can be a positive rewarding experience for both of you.”

When you get to the site you’ll see some featured activities. Use the icon menu at the top of the screen, or the item menu at the bottom of the home page to select from a variety of creative activities that include:

*Cartooning – Find out how to turn numbers, letters, and simple shapes into wacky cartoons.

*Jewelry – Discover how to make jewelry out of cereal, beads, safety pins and more.

*Music – Learn how to make musical instruments with ordinary household items.

*Magic – Get instruction on how to amaze your friends with easy sleight-of-hand magic tricks.

*Dance – Enjoy video lessons in everything from Hip Hop to Hula.

*Family Gifts – Make fun gifts for birthdays, holidays, and special occasions out of things you’ll find around the house.

*Cooking – Whip up a batch of soft pretzels, scones, or latkes.

You’ll also find video lessons on Crafts, Cheerleading, Juggling, Origami, Paper Airplanes, Puppets, Room Projects, Science Experiments, and Seasonal Activities.

There are activities for beginners to experts. Each project includes an engaging video tutorial and printable instructions.

(Note: The site intends to eventually sell kits that contain all of key materials needed to complete the activity.)

This is a terrific resource (and rainy-day “go to” site).  Bookmark it, to return often.

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Listen to Jonas Bros On Homeschool.com and MORE!

February 12th, 2009

Hi,

Please excuse this interruption in our regular ClickSchooling Messages. There are 2 messages in this email so be sure to read all the way through to take advantage of these opportunities…

My friend, Rebecca Kochenderfer, is the Senior Editor of Homeschool.com. As some of you know, she occasionally holds FREE live teleseminars on topics of interest to homeschool families. On February 19th, she will be interviewing the new darlings of pop culture and homeschoolers extraordinaire – The Jonas Brothers! You are invited to listen in on the call. She asked me to forward this message to all of you…

“I thought you might like to know that next week Homeschool.com will be doing an exclusive interview with THE JONAS BROTHERS!

I asked the Jonas Brother’s family how we, as fellow homeschoolers, could best support them. They said that the most helpful thing we could do would be to go see their movie the first weekend it comes out &emdash; the weekend of February 27th. I didn’t know this, but theaters order movies based on opening weekend ticket sales. So if a lot of us go to see The Jonas Brother’s Movie that first weekend, then more theaters will pick up their movie. Spread the word! Make a party of it!

The Jonas Brothers and their whole family are dedicated homeschoolers and have offered to do a special exclusive interview just for homeschoolers on February 19th at 11:00 Pacific (12:00 mountain, 1:00 central, 2:00 eastern.)

As you can imagine, the Brothers are extremely busy right now having just performed at the Grammy’s and getting ready to launch their new movie, so they will be available only for about the first 10 minutes of the interview. Then we will have 20 minutes to speak with Mrs. Jonas, their mother, to find out more details about how and why they homeschooled and some personal details about the Brother’s life. So moms and dads, you’ll want to listen in on this interview too.

To listen to the show from your computer, go here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/homeschoolradio

2) To listen to recordings of past shows, go here:

http://feeds.feedburner.com/homeschoolcomradio

Remember, this interview is just for homeschooling families. So tape this up on the wall somewhere so that you don’t forget &emdash; February 19th.”

BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE!

Rebecca recently published the book, “Homeschooling And Loving It!” It is one of my all-time favorites, and I think every homeschool family should add it to their resource library. I highly recommend it not only for beginning homeschoolers, but for veterans too. The info on goal setting can really motivate you and your children to accomplish your hearts’ desire. Here are the details…

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    This is Rebecca Kochenderfer from Homeschool.com.

    To order the book go to: http://www.homeschool.com/hli

    The is the method of homeschooling I used with my own children and it has worked very well for us – my daughter received a large scholarship to a high school for the performing arts and my son just received honors-at-entrance to the university of his choice.

    The Homeschool Buyer’s Co-Op just forwarded this unsolicited testimonial:

    The New Offering – HOMESCHOOLING AND LOVING IT – we bought this about a year ago and did the seminar thru BlogTalk Radio. It was GREAT – the most important thing I learned was to ask the kids WHAT DID THEY WANT TO LEARN – what were THEIR goals. GREAT book!” – Darlene

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      Enjoy these opportunities!

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