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Click on the links below to read the course descriptions. American
History (Ages 12 - Adult) Announcing Asteroids (Science, Ages 11 - Adult) As The Sundial Turns....
(Social Studies, Ages 8 -13) Basic Photo Editing
(Ages 13 - Adult) Brain Crank
(Science, Ages 9-13) How To Use The Internet--The Basics Lighthouses of the Atlantic Coast The Magic World of the Internet American
History (Ages 12 - Adult)
Jan. 11 - An online introduction to American History
through exploration of selected sites on the Internet. An investigation of
American patriotism and the patriots who started it all. A review of American symbols and a look at historical documents and
events-in a timeline format. Announcing
Asteroids (Science,
Ages 11 - Adult)
Jan. 12 - A big one destroyed the dinosaurs.
Will another one strike someday? Become enlightened about these flying
chunks of rocks that have hit in the past.
Discover where on Earth they have landed. Learn about a spacecraft landing on the
asteroid Eros and much more. As The Sundial Turns.... (Social Studies, Ages 8 -13)
Feb. 23 - Social studies help turn the hands of time as you experiment
online with activities that help understand community, state, country,
continent, and planetary relationships. Learn how to find your address on an
Internet map, then broaden your map knowledge by
playing games with states and capitals. Figure out what to do when aliens
travel through the solar system. All of this online and moreAs
the SundialTurns.... Basic Photo Editing (Ages 13 - Adult)
Jan. 26 - Learn to do
things with all the digital pictures you have. Get ideas and advice on taking and creating
high quality photographs. Learn to use images with projects for fun, home,
school or business. One to one interaction with the
instructor. Brain Crank (Science, Ages 9-13)
Jan 12 - Get in gear to crank out some mind bending solutions to a variety
of physical science dilemmas online. See
methods used by the Egyptians to pull large heavy boulders up an inclined
plane. Take a snack break with a lever, then learn how to pull or lift 5 times your weight! Caregiving
Tips (Adult) designed for those who are, or will be, caregivers for
Senior Citizens. Jan. 12 - A course full of tips and information for
those who are, or will be, caregiving for Senior Citizens. Sometimes love is not enough. Includes
information on Living Arrangements, Housing and Transportation, Health and
Nutrition, Body Changes and Medication, Government Programs, Insurance and
Legal Affairs and How to Take Care of Yourself as the Caregiver. Utilize this
online opportunity to learn more in the privacy of your own home at your
convenience. Carnivorous
Plants ( Science, Ages 13 - Adult) Jan. 18 - Learn about this amazing variety of plants that capture insects in
different ways. Investigate and explore Sundews, Venus Flytraps, Pitcher
Plants, and Butterworts. Enigmas
- Unsolved Mysteries
and the Unexplained (Ages 13 - Adult) Jan. 12 - Review controversies about the Abominable Snow Man, Lock Ness
Monster, Ball Lightning, Lake Champlain Creature, Exploring
the Civil War (For Ages 14 - Adult) Jan. 25 - A wonderful self-paced online course for Civil War enthusiasts, and those who want to learn more about the
Civil War. Explore diaries, letters, newspapers.
Reenact battles and follow up commentary. View photographs. Learn how to find
your ancestors in the Civil War. Yankee or Rebel, you will enjoy the course. Eyes
of March (Ages 5 - 12 designed for parent,
grandparent, older sibling or mentor to "play" with a youngster.) Feb.7 - There are many things for the "eyes" of March to
see. St. Patrick's Day is in March. But do you know about
Gardening
1: Groundwork 1 (Adult) Jan. 11 - Feb.10, 06
Feb. 15 - Mar. 17, 2006 A course for: new and old gardeners, individuals working to become
a general appreciation and knowledge of the basics
of gardening. Before becoming a successful gardener, you should have some
groundwork knowledge. This course includes activities on: Beginning Botany,
Soils and Plant Nutrition, Insects and Disease. Genealogy
– I How Do I Use the
Internet for Genealogy? (Ages 12 - Adult) Jan. 11 - Learn how to trace your family history using the Internet. An
online course for persons new to Genealogy and/or the Internet. The instructor is very
patient and leads newcomers through the Internet with ease. Those who prefer a
faster pace are able to do so because the course is self-paced. The course is purposely long in
order to offer much to the very beginner to genealogy as well as the
experienced genealogist who is new to the Internet. It covers: 1. Charts and Forms and How to Acquire
Information for Them 2.
Popular Genealogical Sites 3. Surname Sites 4. Search Engine Tips 5. Mailing Lists and Photographs 6.
Organizing Your Data 7.
Comparing Computer Software Genealogy
– II Where to Find Specific
Genealogical Information on the Internet (Ages 13 - Adult) Feb. 22 - A
n online course that provides a variety of activities for those needs that come
after longer periods of researching. Participants learn how to find the
"unusual" and "miscellaneous" on the Internet. It covers: 1. Simple Research Tools and Techniques 2.
Vital Records: Birth, Adoption, Marriage and Death 3. Census, Tax and
Land Records 4. Maps, Gazettes, Atlases, City
Directories, Genealogy Research – III
Advanced Genealogical Research Using the Internet Course 3* (Ages 14 - Adult) *Prerequisite
Gen. Course 2 This online course gives specific Internet sources for a variety
of needs. It covers: Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration and Naturalization,
American Migration Trails, and Go West, Young Girl, Go West!
(Social Studies, Ages 8 - Adult) Jan.12 - We often hear and see movies about the lives of cowboys. What was
pioneer life like for a cowgirl? Look at many female pioneers and their
lifestyles. Learn what motivated some of them to endure this way of life. See
what their travel was like and how life became once they reached their
destination. Explore books, videos, musicals, shows, movies and the Internet
for information. After you have worked your way through the self-paced course and
visited all of the links, you will have a better understanding of that time in
history known as The Western Expansion and the women who were a part of it.
This course is of interest to both sexes and all ages! How
To
Use The Internet--The Basics--Course 1 (Ages
14 - Adult) Jan. 19 - This is a course for "newbies"
to the technological world of the Internet. It is a self paced, basic, online
course that is easy to follow. Topics covered are: Introduction to Cyberspace, Vocabulary
and Practice, Netiquette, E-Mail, Search Engines and How to Surf. It is
appropriate for a 14
year old or a 114 year old! It's never to late
to learn how to use the Internet! Completion Certificates available upon request. Good for
Senior Citizens. Lighthouses of the
Jan. 12 - A virtual look at the history, architecture and pictures of
lighthouses located in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, E. The
Magic World of the Internet (Ages 13 -Adult) Jan. 25 - Visit a variety of the best websites, G Rated
for adults and children. You will
explore everything from Asteroid sites to Zebra sites and everything in
between. Sites with recipes and crafts, sites about genealogy
and lighthouse exploration, sites about social studies, science, math,
photography, gardening and much more.
You can even submit a subject to the instructor and sites will be found
for you to visit. Sign up now to explore the Internet from the comfort of your
own home. Mummies
(Ages 11 - Adult) Jan. 12 - Mummies have always been an intriguing topic. We linger in museums
to view one.Meet the Iceman and other
"mummies" in different parts of the world in this unique online
adventure. You will meet mummies you never knew existed. Obscurities
in the Sky (Science/Astronomy/Eclipses For Ages 11 - Adult) Jan. 12 - For thousands of years obscurities in the sky (eclipses) have
struck terror and wonder in the heart of man. In ancient times they moved man to worship and were used by spiritual leaders to convince
the masses of his spiritual power. Learn about Solar and Lunar Eclipses and their effect on humankind of the past, the present and the
future. Perplexing
Pyramids (Ages 10 - Adult) Jan. 12 - Located not only in Science
Made Interesting (Gen. Science Ages 12 - Adult) Jan. 12 - An online Experience with Science that is easy to understand,
exploratory in nature, and interesting too!
Some of the topics covered are:
The Nervous System, Chemistry, Volcanoes, Tsunamis, Electricity and more. Much about the science you were afraid to ask
in a classroom setting you can enjoy one-on-one from the comforts of home. Shipwrecks--The Underwater
Heritage of the Jan. 12 - An online exploration of the history of
shipwrecks in the Solar
System Savvy (Astronomy Ages 10 - Adult) Jan. 18 - An online adventure into the Solar System
and the Galaxy in which we reside. Have you ever wished you
knew more about planets, the solar system, galaxies, and black holes but didn't
want to take a test about them? This is
the fun online experience for you.
Explore the wonders of space through the Internet from your own home Stamp
Collecting -- The Basics (Ages 9-Adult) Jan. 11 - You may want to work on a Scout Merit Badge, start a new hobby or
revitalize an old one. Learn the basics
of postal collecting (it's not just stamps, you know).
Completion Certificates of this online course available upon request. Stargazing--Virtual Reality Style (Ages 10 - Adult) Feb. 15 - If
the skies are cloudy all night where you live or if you enjoy looking and learning
about the night skies, this is a fun online course for you. You don't have to worry about the weather or
city lights. Just put on some
comfortable clothes, log on to the course and enjoy stargazing --virtual reality style! Includes stars and
constellations. Survivors. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly (Science, Ages 9 -Adult) Jan. 12 - Insects have survived millions of years of changing geographical
environment, weather, planetary changes, as well as human and animal
predators. What kinds of survivalists
are they? Learn about the good, bad and
ugly participants of these survivor games, the place, the immunity challenge,
the reward challenge and the winners. Using Your Scanner
Jan. 24 - With a scanner you can do all kinds of fun and cool stuff with
images and photos. Get the hang of scanning from installation to operation
basics, to editing tricks and more. One-to-one interaction with the instructor
helps you learn on your own scanner. Volcanoes - Underground Pressure Cookers (Science, Volcanoes, Ages 11 -
Adult) Jan. 11 - What a way to explore volcanoes-safely! We will set the
temperature settings to simmer, boil, fry and broil and watch the action about volcanoes. Learn what makes a volcano erupt and
some of the most famous eruptions in history. See how a volcano affects you?
Become aware of the
beginning signs or eruptions and how to
prepare for them? Now is the time to take your virtual tour and learn all about
volcanoes! When
Pigs Fly (Science, Ages 9 - 14) Jan. 25 - The crazy logic of science on the Internet! Explain the unexplainable!
This online course deals with introductory science concepts and gives you a
chance to do some
experiments both on and off line. Use sliced cheese to understand
fractures. What do cheeseburgers and science have in common? Participate in
online treasure hunts. Zipper
Connection (Mathematics, Ages 9 - 14) Jan. 12 - Never before has math been so much fun! You will zip through problems online using the Internet and
participate in challenge puzzles with an alien. Have you ever used animals to help with math?
Have you ever tied knots online? You will learn how to do it all at The Zipper
Connection. Includes: Math Computation, Graphing, Probability, Polyominoes, Critical Thinking, Counting, Numbers, Problem
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