Nessie’s Grotto
Reviewed August 8, 2000 by Lois, a teacher from USA who is affiliated with the site. Nessie is probably real. This site explains what she eats, the geology and geography of her lake, and the different people who have seen her for over 1500 years. Other lake monsters get mentioned,too. And you can follow modern scientists who are looking for Nessie right now.
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Mr. G’s Virtual Field Trips
Reviewed November 18, 1999 by Gary Gillespie, a reader from Federal Way, WA who is affiliated with the site. Virtual Field Trips of the Puget sound area. Also great classroom links for students to find information on science, history, geography, math, art.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art: Egyptian Art
"The collection of ancient Egyptian art at the Metropolitan Museum ranks among the finest outside Cairo. It consists of approximately 36,000 objects of artistic, historical, and cultural importance. ... Fifty highlights from the department are presented online in approximate chronological order, and are identified by dynasty and/or period. "
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Laffitte Brothers
""We are Nicolas (nine), Mathieu (seven) and Lucas (four), each a year older since we started this voyage. Our house is in Seattle, USA but our home away from home is our forty-seven foot sailing vessel called Kyrnos. We want you to come along with us on our adventure — a two year cruise around the Pacific Ocean. Oh, we had to take our parents along too!" New dispatches and photos from various island paradises are posted every couple of weeks."
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Kids’ Castles
"This site is marvelous fun and my pick of the day. ""The home page has an aerial view of the castle. Clicking on a part of the view takes you to that part of the castle. You will find out about the people that lived there and what they did. Sometimes there will also be more information about an aspect of castle life, a game to play or puzzle to solve, or something YOU can do to add to the fun of Kids’ Castle."" Enjoy!"
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Irish Times
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Interpreting the Irish Famine
""It began with a blight of the potato crop that left acre upon acre of Irish farmland covered with black rot." The Irish Famine of 1846-1850 took as many as one million lives from hunger and disease, and had a profound impact on the social and cultural structure of Ireland. In addition, it spurred new waves of immigration, and thus also shaped the histories of the United States and Britain. This well-written, illustrated treatise includes a glossary and an extensive online bibliography. <!--"
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Institute of Egyptian Art and Archeology
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Imagine the Challenge
Reviewed November 21, 1999 by Mavis Wheatcroft, a teacher from Calgary, Canada who is affiliated with the site. Imagine... a lone athlete facing the challenge of running Australia from Brisbane toPerth, through the Outback. You think that’s a challenge...? Now, imagine a child facing the uncertainty and fear of living with a serious illness. Imagine the Challenge is a site that is being built BY students FOR students who are interested in following an adventurer, David Adie, as he runs the 5000 km distance across Australia (Brisbane to Perth). Students in classrooms can take part in posted challenges, learn more about the people and landscapes of Australia and correspond with David via email as he travels across Australia between Sept. 1999 and Jan. 2000.
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Ikoon’s Adventures
Reviewed May 10, 1999 by a reader from Paris, France who is affiliated with the site. Ikoon is a small toon who discovers the world and shares his discovery every week. You can also add your own experience.
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