http://library.msstate.edu/content/templates/?a=1496&z=392

Charles H. Templeton Sr. grew up playing the oboe and the piccolo, and during his life he cultivated an intense passion for music, and for four decades he collected hundreds of musical instruments, various recordings, and over 22,000 pieces of sheet music. In 1987, the donated his entire collection to his alma mater, Mississippi State University. On this site, visitors can view almost 6,000 pieces of sheet music from his collection. As Templeton had a rather catholic taste in music, the collection includes foxtrots, show tunes, war songs, blues, movie tunes, and ragtime numbers. It's a great collection, and visitors can browse by composer, date of publication, genre, or title. From "All Quiet Along the Potomac To-night" to "Zulu Love Song", there really is something for everyone in this sheet music collection. [KMG]

http://www.filmpreservation.org/preservation/film_guide.html

No doubt many organizations and institutions have a canister of 16MM film lying around someplace and some diligent member of their organization might ask: "How can we preserve this item?" A very astute question, and this helpful guide from the National Film Preservation Foundation provides substantial guidance and assistance. The 138-page guide describes methods for handling, duplicating, making available, and storing film, which are practical for nonprofit and public organizations with limited resources. Visitors to this site can download all of the sections in this report, which include chapters like "Legal Context for Film Preservation" and "Understanding Film and How it Decays". The report also includes case studies, illustrations, charts, glossary, and a bibliography. [KMG]

http://exhibitfiles.org/

Museum exhibition designers and related professionals need some room of their own on the web, and this very useful site will be most welcome. Created with support from the National Science Foundation and other organizations, ExhibitFiles provides access to resources culled from other working professionals in the field of exhibit design. The core contributors include professionals working at the Science Museum of Minnesota, the National Museum of American History, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. First-time visitors can sign up to become a part of this vibrant online community, and also elect to receive updates about what's new on the site. On the homepage, visitors will find two primary sections: "Case Studies" and "Reviews". In the "Reviews" area, visitors can read through reviews of recent exhibits from professionals, and the "Case Studies" offers close looks into the art, science, and execution of compelling designs. [KMG]

http://www.exploratorium.edu/eclipse/2008/

On August 1, 2008, a total solar eclipse moved over parts of Russia, Greenland, Canada, and China. Fortunately, the dedicated team at the Exploratorium was there, and they documented this unique event. The first thing visitors should check out here is a replay of the events as they occurred. After viewing the eclipse, visitors should read the dispatches from the Exploratorium crew. These colorful and descriptive dispatches include commentaries on everything from setting up to capture the event to visiting the "Stonehenge of the Gobi Desert". Visitors can also chime in with their two cents, and then move to the "Features" area. Here they will find topical pieces like "The Sun-Eating Dragon and Other Ways to Think About An Eclipse" and journal excerpts from previous eclipse events. [KMG]

http://ec.europa.eu/european_group_ethics/index_en.htm

More and more governmental agencies and bodies are having sustained conversations about the ethical concerns raised by new technologies and scientific discoveries. One such governmental body interested in these questions is the European Group on Ethics in Science and New Technologies. Convened by the European Commission, the group is composed of fifteen experts who examine various ethical questions that arise. On the group's homepage, visitors can view their opinion papers and statements in the "Opinion" section. The papers cover a wide range of topics, including the ethical aspects of animal cloning for food and nanomedicine. Needless to say, these papers are available in languages such as French, German, and Maltese. Additionally, visitors can view all of their past publications here, along with copies of their newsletter, "Ethically Speaking". [KMG]

http://www.learner.org/resources/series210.html

Bringing mathematics to life is an admirable yet difficult task. New approaches to teaching the subject are always welcome, and that is precisely the focus of this very fine series produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting. This 13-part multimedia learning resource is offered as part of the Annenberg Media website, and it covers everything from the study of prime numbers to the beauty of symmetry. Visitors can view each one of the 13 half-hour programs, and the titles include "How Big is Infinity?", "Other Dimensions", and "Game Theory". That's not all, as visitors can also click over to the Mathematics Illuminated supplementary website which includes interactive features, a glossary, and other materials for educators. [KMG]

http://www.enviroliteracy.org/category.php/17.html

Environmental science encompasses a number of fields within the natural sciences, and an interdisciplinary approach to the subject is a must. For educators working in this area, the Environmental Literacy Council's Teaching Resources site will be a real find. On their site, visitors should click on over to one of the sections on the right-hand side of the page. The sections here include "General Resources", "Environmental Science Toolkit", and "Survey & Textbook Reviews". The "Environmental Science Toolkit" is a good place to start, as it contains data table examples, information on creating citations, a guide to important concepts in environmental science, and an experimental design rubric. Additionally, visitors should not miss the Environmental History Modules which help teachers link up fundamental historical concepts to important environmental issues. These modules include "War and the Environment" and "Ordinary Landscapes", and they are both creative and quite engaging for students and teachers. [KMG]