Our Northern Neighbors
Get to know the Inuit, the Chukchi and other indigenous peoples of the Arctic through NASA's North Pole Project and the resources at 21st Century Teacher's Network.#
Archive · May 1999
Dr. Copernicus Archives — May 1999
A weekday digest of things worth looking at, written for students and teachers.
About this page. This is original material first published on gocopernicus.com in May–December 1999, restored to its original address. Outbound links from the period have been left as plain text rather than live links — the destinations are 25 years old and almost all of them are gone. Links inside entries point to this site's own subject pages.
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Prepare to Walk the Plank
So you think you know it all about those salty bandits known as pirates? Think again. Join National Geographic as they piece together the real lives of the pirates of the Whydah.#
Go on an Adventure with Lilo
Follow Lilo, a little green sea turtle, as he takes you on a trip to discover the beauty and dangers of the ocean. Don't forget to test your ocean knowledge with Lilo's activities and games.#
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It's National Space Day!
Launch into this Web site and take off on Mission: Fun where you can play a game of Brain Warp or spend your time surfin' among the planets. There is also plenty of stuff for teachers to do at this site, too!#
Prime Real Estate for a Space Base?
Researchers think they have located the perfect spot for a space station -- the Moon's South Pole. Researchers explain that the South Pole is ideal because the sun lights it almost constantly.#
Visit a Space Station From Your Computer
From the Internet Space Station you can take a voyage on an intergalactic scavenger hunt, learn about "the right stuff" astronauts have and spend time playing with some cool space puzzles.#
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Face Down a Volcano
Read all about one of the most awesome powers of nature known to man: the volcano. View video footage of an eruption -- and don't forget to explore volcanoes on other planets.#
A Titanic Affair Not to Miss
Learn about the new mystery surrounding the Titanic, while viewing video footage and photos of the sunken ship. Don't miss the virtual tour of the Titanic, where you can see how parts of the ship looked before and after the giant ship sank.#
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Counting the Stars: Math, Arts and Space Science
Time to get ready for the Mars Millennium Project. Next Tuesday at 8p.m. EST there will be a live Web cast to discuss the integration of the Mars Millennium Project into your classroom curriculum.#
So You Think You Know About Mummies?
Test your mummy skills with this mummy matching game. See if you can tell the difference between the Incan ice mummies and the bog people?#
Getting Braces Isn't the End of the World
Learn about why people get braces, the different types of braces you can get and take a look at the history of braces. If you feel like a lone braces wearer, click here to see a list of celebrities who once wore them -- including Chris Kirkpatrick from N'Sync.#
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Gryphons, Gryphons Everywhere!
The mythological creature called the gryphon has fascinated people for centuries. Here you can learn about its history and symbolism, stroll through the gryphon gallery and read about gryphons in literature.#
All Colleges Are Not Created Equal
This handy resource contains an index of schools and a search engine to help you find your perfect college. Or, visit the Q&A section for issues you should consider when shopping for colleges.#
The Physics of Fun
Learn about the physics of popular amusement park rides like bumper cars and roller coasters -- and why amusement park rides are said to be safer than riding a bike.#
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Congratulations Glastonbury High School!
Click here to find out more about Glastonbury High, or click here to learn how to nominate your school for a Cool School of the Week award.#
It's National Transportation Week
Whether planes, trains or automobiles are your favorite mode of transportation, Education World has the lesson plans to help your students celebrate national transportation week. But to find out what happened today in automotive history, click here.#
Go on an Art Safari
Use your imagination and write about what you see in different paintings and sculptures, or create your own art work. You can submit your stories and pictures to the Visitor's Art Display so other people can view your works of art!#
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Make Your Own Comics!
Take a walk through The Cartoon Factory and pair your own wacky dialogue with the site's inspired comic art.#
A Tribute to All Things Shel
Learn more about the life and accomplishments of Shel Silverstein, the famous children's writer and composer who passed away Tuesday. His humorous verse is a fun way to learn how to read poetry.#
The World According to GORP
Get a breathtaking view of national parks in America and around the world through the Great Outdoor Recreation Pages (GORP). You can also find a huge selection of cool publications and software about outdoor sports and recreation.#
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On Location with Sports Journalist Mike Berman
Find out what it is like to be a sports reporter for USA Today. Send Mike your questions about sports journalism or his favorite beat -- college basketball.#
Explore the Amistad
You've probably seen the movie, but now you can explore the history of the real ship! Read the story of the revolt, meet the people involved or visit places the Amistad traveled. The Mystic Seaport Amistad site also contains curriculum resources for teachers.#
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Liberty Bell Bulletin
Read about the latest developments in the deep-sea rescue of this 38-year-old sunken space module -- and find out about its proposed new home.#
Neighborhood on the Net
Let Mister Rogers take you on a house tour! You can also sing songs and write your own fun stories in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.#
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Books for Kids Only!
Check out the Randomhouse kids site -- find out what books kids are reading and look at book reviews. But literature isn't what this site is all about -- there is plenty of fun to be had -- especially if you venture into Seussville.#
Talk to Students About War
Dr. Copernicus has some ideas for teachers who are discussing the conflict in Kosovo with students. Read Dr. C's essay called Teaching About War for some classroom discussion ideas.#
Meet Boowa and Kwala
Enter into the world of Boowa & Kwala. It's a land full of interactive games, coloring pages, stories, and songs.#
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It All Adds Up!
Math really does have a purpose in everyday life. Find out how mathematical principles help you decorate your home, cook delicious meals and save money wisely.#
Realms of Ice
Learn about Arctic tribes and visit the tomb of an ancient Siberian shaman. The gallery of masks reveals the colorful traditions of the Yup'ik people.#
Explore Distant Lands
Relive the daring life of explorer Captain James Cook and learn about the dangers of life at sea. Retrace his route to exotic lands using interactive maps.#
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Underwater Adventure
Explore the wonders of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, including an undersea canyon and numerous sea creatures that call the bay home.#
Food Safety?
Learn fun facts about food safety and medicine and play games at the FDA's Web site for kids.#
A Beatles Revolution
Discover how the Beatles conquered the U.S. during the British music invasion, learn about 60s fashion or follow the Beatles tour route across the U.S.#
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Meet Queen Bess the Barnstormer
What were planes like in the olden days? Even before your parents were born? Find out how a toy helicopter helped the Wright brothers fly, why air mail had the nickname scare mail and meet a modern day barnstormer.#
Play All Day!
Learn the Alphabet with Alphabet Action or go wild in a Fraction Frenzy. Just choose your age group and let the fun begin!#
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The Silver Screen
Do you love movies? Read memorable movie quotes, test your knowledge of movie trivia or post your thoughts about Star Wars on the Star Wars bulletin board.#
Mail Call!
Ever wonder how postage stamps came to be used in America? Learn how mail was delivered a century ago and cast your vote for the person you'd most like to see on a commemorative stamp.#
Ain't I A Woman?
Learn about the extraordinary life of Sojourner Truth, the abolitionist and orator -- and explore her world through words and pictures.#
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Enter into the World of Myth
Explore world mythology on three different levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Compare and contrast the stories and family trees of ancient mythological figures from around the world.#
Stare Face to Face with Animals
Go on a virtual tour of the Smithsonian Institution's animal photo library and see pictures of fascinating animals like polar bears and tiger swallow butterflies.#
Rhyme with Mother Goose
Visit the Mother Goose Society and learn who Mother Goose really was. Plus, read some of her classic rhymes like Peter, Peter, Pumpkin Eater and Ring-a-Round a Rosie.#
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Dino-rama in Your Own Backyard!
Learn cool stuff about dinosaurs that might have roamed through your backyard millions of years ago. You can also get the latest dino news, study dinosaur anatomy or make your own dino pictures.#
How to Get to Sesame Street
There's tons of fun stuff to do with Big Bird and friends. Print out and color pictures of your favorite characters, read a virtual storybook or find some of the coolest kid's activities on the Net.#
Be a NASA Kid!
Want to reach the stars? At the NASA Kids site, you're virtually there. Learn about the space shuttle and the astronauts who fly it. And before you go, hop on the space scales to see how much you weigh on another planet.#
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Life Before Technology
Try to imagine what your life would be like with out the Internet, the telephone or your TV. Learn about how technology developed over the past 100 years. Don't forget to use the interactive timeline to find out what "state of the art" gadgets your parents and grandparents used when they were little.#
Rides of Terror
If you could build your own roller coaster how many loops, twists and turns would you use? Get some ideas by taking video rides on real roller coasters from around the world. Be sure that once you've ridden the video coasters, you vote for your favorite.#
Stop Bugging Me!
Are you a mosquito magnet? Find out what your mosquito magnetism is with this interactive quiz. After you've spent some time at this site, see if you can earn your M.O.M. (Master of Mosquitoes) badge.#
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Harlem's Heyday
In the 1920s, Harlem was the place to be for cool jazz and new kinds of art. Learn about the proud history of this African-American neighborhood.#
Climb Mount Fuji!
Take a virtual hike up Japan's famous mountain and learn cool facts about the country's culture. You can even color pictures drawn by Japanese kids or learn how to speak and write in Japanese.#
Subjects covered this month
Science
15 entries from May 1999
Arts & Literature
10 entries from May 1999
History
9 entries from May 1999
Geography
6 entries from May 1999
Mathematics
4 entries from May 1999
Health & Medicine
2 entries from May 1999
Computers & the Internet
2 entries from May 1999
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