Internet Scout Project
The Carl Hayden Bee Research Center, part of the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service, conducts ecological studies of honey bees to improve honey production and pollination of agricultural crops. This award-winning Web site has recently added an Expert Forum on Honey Bees where users are able submit their questions to USDA experts and receive a response via email. A database of previously submitted questions and answers is maintained for viewers to browse or search
Collaborate and Create Inservice
The Collaborate and Create learning project is an online resource created to assist in the in-service of educators seeking to integrate technology into their classroom curriculum. This resource will assist in the development of learning groups organized around real problems of practice that provide access to outside resources and expertise.
Internet Scout Project
Would you like to know what professional conferences are being held around the world at any specific time? AllConferences.net provides this free service. Over thirty science categories are represented and include everything from the 2002 Geological Society of America Annual meeting in Denver to the upcoming Environmental Flows for River Systems Conference & Fourth Ecohydraulics Symposium in Cape Town, South Africa. Each entry includes a description of the event, times, locations, contact informa
Internet Scout Project
The Natural Resources Conservation Service provides an array of materials to assist people with their understanding of soils. Through an online presentation, users can learn ten key points about soil characteristics and their importance. Teachers and students can find many fun activities including soil erosion and particle size demonstrations and soil songs. The website provides a great introduction to soil formation and classification. Those contemplating a career in soil science can discover t
Causal Reasoning
Does excessive exposure to violent video games cause violent behavior? Does increased gun availability cause more crime or less? Causal claims permeate everyday life and are constantly the subject of "studies" reported in the newspaper. The material in Causal and Statistical Reasoning examines the nature of causal claims and the statistical sorts of evidence used to support them. The material is contained in: approximately 20 content modules, a repository of over 100 short case studies, and a "C
A Framework to Analyze Argumentative Knowledge Construction in Computer-Supported Collaborative Lear
Computer-supported collaborative learning (CSCL) is often based on written argumentative discourse of learners, who discuss their perspectives on a problem with the goal to acquire knowledge. Lately, CSCL research focuses on the facilitation of specific processes of argumentative knowledge construction, e.g., with computer-supported collaboration scripts. In order to refine process-oriented instructional support, such as scripts, we need to measure the influence of scripts on specific processes
Advanced video technologies to support collaborative learning in school education and
beyond
The aim of the paper is to characterize two new advanced video technology software systems developed for uses in collaborative learning (DIVER and HyperVideo2), and how they extend the paradigms of video use in classrooms today. The rationale for and characteristics of these tools are described, and early experiences with their use are characterized.
TALAT Lecture 2401: Fatigue Behaviour and Analysis
This lecture explains why, when and where fatigue problems may arise and the special significance to aluminium as structural material; it helps to understand the effects of material and loading parameters on fatigue; to appreciate the statistical nature of fatigue and its importance in data analysis, evaluation and use; it shows how to estimate fatigue life under service conditions of time-dependent, variable amplitude loading; how to estimate stresses acting in notches and welds with conceptual
U.S. Steamer Monticello Shelling the Rebel Troops
In the lower right corner of the lithograph is written "U.S. Steamer Monticello." In the lower left corner "The Rebel Flotilla." The steamer is shelling the Rebel troops as they try to stop the retreat of the 20th Indiana Regiment toward Hatteras Lighthouse on October 5, 1861.
Beem Letter, December 1863 (page 1)
This is David Beem's third Christmas letter to his wife since the war began. He speaks longingly of the turkey dinner he is missing at home. Christmas at the camp is just another day with no special meal. Many of the soldiers are drinking more whiskey than normal and celebrating Christmas by getting drunk and shooting their weapons.,Near Culpepper, Va.,
Dec. 25th, 1863.
My dear Wife:
It is a greater length of time since I wrote
to you than I usually let pass without writing,
Index to the Personal War Sketches (page 1)
List of all of the soldiers who contributed their personal war sketches. The index gives the page number of the sketch along with pages numbers if the soldier has a Supplementary Sketch or is mentioned in a Resolution.,Index
Name War Sketch Supplement Resolutions
Presentation of Book 1
Chapman Gen Geo H 3-4-5
Tedrow I P 7 309-310
Roberts Benj F 8
Mitchell Robt W 9
Heckman William 10
Beard John
Supplementary War Sketch of Isaac P. Tedrow (page 1)
Detailed account of the Civil War service and experiences of Sergeant Isaac P. Tedrow of Clermont County, Ohio. Tedrow served in Company F of the 89th O.V.I. His company was engaged in the Battle of Chickamauga, Georgia in 1863. He was one of 369 men taken prisoner by Confederate troops. Tedrow was transported between various prisons and consistently starved. He spent time on Bell Island in Virginia and at Andersonville Prison in Georgia. He was eventually transferred to a prison in Florence, So
Supplementary War Sketch of Isaac P. Tedrow (page 2)
Second page of the account of Sergeant Isaac P. Tedrow's service and experience in the Civil War.,
[Page 310]
Isaac P Tedrow Continued
slow but sure process inaugurated by John Winder of Richmond and his subordinate but willingtool Henry Wirz the inhuman Heartless relentless commandant ably assisted by Capt Barnett who executed the orders of the commandant with relish only to be found in the fabled Dominier of Hell No wonder; over thirteen thousand brave and true but unfortun
Supplementary War Sketch of Isaac P. Tedrow (page 2)
Second page of the account of Sergeant Isaac P. Tedrow's service and experience in the Civil War.,
[Page 310]
Isaac P Tedrow Continued
slow but sure process inaugurated by John Winder of Richmond and his subordinate but willingtool Henry Wirz the inhuman Heartless relentless commandant ably assisted by Capt Barnett who executed the orders of the commandant with relish only to be found in the fabled Dominier of Hell No wonder; over thirteen thousand brave and true but unfortun
Personal War Sketches of the Members of Geo. H. Chapman Post No. 209
Title page to a bound volume of war sketches from members of the G.A.R. Geo. H. Chapman Post in Indianapolis. The illustrations on the page show three American flags and an open book.,The G.A.R. Geo. H. Chapman post was active at least from 1883 to 1913. The post historian initiated a project to get a "personal war sketch" from each member, then combined them into an account. The post was named for Brevet Major General George Henry Chapman of the 3rd Indiana Cavalry.
Beem Letter, July 1863
Letter from Captain David Beem to his wife relating details of the battle at Gettysburg. Beem says that the First Army Corps along with a portion of the 11th Corps was badly defeated by the rebels in the first day of fighting before reinforcements arrived. Beem and his men fought as part of the 2nd Corps. Their position was constantly shelled by the enemy. Fighting intensified the following afternoon but the Union Army was able to fend off a massive wave of Confederate soldiers attacking the lef
Index to the Personal War Sketches (page 2)
Second page of the index to the personal war sketches.,Hale Bonnerd 92
Seibert Royal S 93
Dom Josiah 94
Fort David P 95
Newton John 96
Tyner Elijah H 97
Dresser Nathaniel 98
Eagle George 99
Hartley James L 100
Lockwood Charles W 102
O’Donnell Hugh 103
Teavebaugh Wm F 101
Allison Wm M 104
Brennan Patrick 347
House Elitha H 105
Collins William H 106
Tuthill Benj 107
Landormia Pa
News from the Seat of War! Indianapolis Daily Journal Extra, 1861
The broadside reports the news of Fort Sumter being attacked. The fort was fired upon all night and smoke rose from it the next morning. Reactions from Montgomery, Alabama; Savannah, Georgia; Cincinnait, Ohio; Providence, Rhode Island; and Boston, Massasschutes are given. The broadside also states that in Washington, D.C., the President ordered troops to protect the city.,Accession # 1976.0111 p1. The broadside measures 4 3/4 x 12 3/8 in.
Beem Letter, December 1863 (page 4)
to see me right bad? I am sure I want to see
you the baddest in the world, but I can't go without
a leave of absence; and this makes it a question
which only the future can decide. There is one
way, however, by which I could get to go home
for thirty days-- by getting the company to reenlist
and promising to some three more years myself.
Do you advise me to do this?
I presume this is almost long enough to write
when I have nothing to say, and therefore I will
cl
Beem Letter, December 1862 (page 4)
in one of the adjoining Regts. to-day but I did not
attend. So you see there is still a spark of the religious
element left in the army. While on this subject, I must
tell you that Billy Rice lost his Bible in our Battle at Freder=
icksburgh on the 13th. I believe it is one that was presented
to him, and he regrets it very much. Billy is a good sol=
dier, and I think a genuine Christian.
While I am writing I hear a band discoursing
sweet
