IHEN Journal #3.08




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> #3.08 August 2003


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______________________________________________ CONTENTS__________


> [1] LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

> [2] READERS... WRITE... LETTERS
you read, you write, we read, we share

> [3] JANE'S VIEW guest essay by tracey rollison
the truth about kids

> [4] INDIANAHOMESCHOOLERS E-LIST DIGEST by debbie harbeson
a monthly sampler from the state's "IndianaHomeschoolers" list

> [5] HOOSIER HOMESCHOOLERS ON-LINE by jessica radtke
dolch words (sight words)

> [6] JUST THE FAQ's by janis chrissikos
gone fishin': janis will return next month to answer your FAQ's
http://www.ihen.org/faqs/ to "Ask a Question"

> [7] HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS from www.nhen.org
what's happening with homeschoolers *not* in indiana

> [8] RICK'S SCIENCE CORNER by rick beymer
there it is! mars!! right there! see it?

> [9] NHEN MONTHLY POV from www.nhen.org
read them all on the NHEN web site

> [10] IN-SITE by ben bennett
batman and robin - 1 ~ porn spammers 0, nada, zilch

> [11] POINTS OF INTEREST
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_____ the standard stuff __________

> [a] CONTACTS & RESOURCE DIRECTORY
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e-mail addresses
[un]subscription instructions

> [b] COPYRIGHTS/DISTRIBUTION
forwarding guidelines
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________________________________ LETTER FROM THE EDITOR __________
by deborah resnick
> JournalStaff@ihen.org


As the summer flies by, most of us are beginning the task of looking
ahead to the next year of homeschooling. We think about how we did
things last year, and swear that we're going to do much better this
year. I know that I look back and see all the mistakes I made and few
of the successes. My message to everyone this month is to take a
little time (now is good!) and put down on paper all the great things
you did last year. Put down all the "wow" moments, the field trips,
the things your child(ren) discovered on their own. Make sure you
include the things you learned, too.

Some things I did right last year was to take my son on three trips
to the Indiana Children's Discovery Museum, read to him every night,
and had him read to me. I learned that education is happening all the
time, usually when you least expect it. I learned that Micah's
schedule is not dictated by my needs, and that it's easier for me to
adjust my schedule than spend twice as much time making him conform
to it. Much more learning happens when Micah is engaged and not
fighting with me.

Most of all, I learned that no one learns in a vacuum. Although it
may seem that we're alone, and the only one's going through
something, there are always others who share our concerns and our
ideas. Look for opportunities to learn outside of the box this school
year, and make this year one of the best yet.

Debbie Resnick, Editor
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RESOURCES:
Letters to the Editor:
> JournalStaff@ihen.org
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______________________________ LETTERS FROM THE READERS __________
by indiana homeschoolers
> JournalStaff@ihen.org


From: K. Fiech > fiech4@insightbb.com
Date: July 8, 2003
Subject: Debbie Resnick's Comments in IHEN Newsletter

You made the following statements in the IHEN newsletter:
 
> "Whether or not we believe in God, consider ourselves to be
> Christian, believe in the Koran or the Torah, is immaterial to
> me. Being Wiccan, or Druid, or Atheist doesn't enter into how a
> person supports, or doesn't support, this country....I hope
> that this Independence Day will be, for all of us, a day to
> reflect on the blessings we have in the United States of
> America, and to more fully accept the differences that make this
> country great. With, or without "under God."
 
Debbie, do you actually understand why "no where else on earth can
anyone come and have a chance to dream and attain that dream like
here in the United States?" Do you understand that our Founding
Fathers understood that our "rights" - Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit
of Happiness - we have came from "Nature's God, The Creator" and that
they were "unalienable" - can't be taken away by man or any civil
government? Wiccans, Druids, Atheists, and Muslims don't understand
this and therefore don't have the religious or moral understanding to
defend our rights against man and government who would seek to take
these rights away.

I think you need to look at the Declaration of Independence - read it
line by line - and maybe you will begin to understand how important
the God of the Bible was to the Founding Fathers and to the people at
the time. Do some research into the matter for your sake and the sake
of your homeschooled children. One place to start may be the God and
Government series by Gary Demarr. Maybe then you may appreciate that
Wiccans, Druids, Atheists, Jews, and Christian can all be thankful
for the Christian roots of our Founding Fathers and colonists who
based our government on the laws, precepts, and principles laid out
in the Bible including the freedom to worship or not worship as they
wish.
 
Sincerely,
Kurt Fiech
West Lafayette, Indiana
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From: Homeschooler in Southern Indiana
Date: July 23, 2003
Subject: Porn Spammers on Some Indiana E-lists

To the Mod Squad of the IndianaHomeschoolers list:

Just a quick note to voice my appreciation for the swift actions you
guys took to prevent the recent round of particularly ugly spam from
reaching this list. The mere fact that not one shred of spam got
through is a real tribute to how much you guys care about this list
and its members.

Spammers are incredibly devious and it's not easy to stay a step
ahead of them. I for one am grateful to belong to a list who's
moderators are aware of such problems and handle them with
professionalism and diligence.

Thank you, Mod Squad and keep up the great work!
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Why not take a moment and let us know how YOU think we're doing?
Put fingers to keys and write the editor, Deborah Resnick:
> JournalStaff@ihen.org
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___________________________________________ JANE'S VIEW __________
by jane casey
> JaneCasey@ihen.org


[Today I'd like to share an essay by one of our own IHEN Web Project
Volunteers, Tracey Rollison. Thanks, Tracey, for a wonderful peek
into your fun life as a Hoosier Homeschooler! -jc]


THE TRUTH ABOUT KIDS: Sometimes it's easier to find than your keys

I have a friend who, in her business, says, "Share with anyone who
suspects kids might exist." After yesterday, I know I'm either
infested with kids or poltergeists!

I actually had a pretty busy day one day this week, dog days of
summer notwithstanding. The kids didn't want to stop "school" for the
summer; they are perpetually curious and not helping them learn would
be a punishment from their standpoint. At one point I was
multi-tasking and doing laundry while on the phone with a friend. The
kids weren't being too quiet, so I thought I was safe.

Just before we were to leave to go meet my husband for an evening
get-together with friends, Alec, 6, ran up to me and said urgently, "I
accidentally locked the door to the bathroom and my shoes are in
there."

I said, "You can wear your sandals," and went to get my keys from the
hook.

No keys.

I asked Bella, 4, who'd donned a satin dress and was carrying a
sequined purse, and was drawing on her knees with body glitter, "Have
you seen my keys?"

She said, "Alec got something out of the car."

So I called him, and he said, "Oh, yeah. I had to get my trick ink."

After a lot of questioning, during which he claimed sanctuary at St.
Poor Memory, he said he thought he'd brought them in the kitchen. So
he was sent beneath the table to hunt. He failed to find them, so I
checked the car to see if he'd locked them in, and noticed something
rubber sticking out of the trunk. I asked him if he'd been in the
trunk, and, yes he had.

Luckily, our new car came with lockout service.

So while we were waiting for the guy to arrive, I took the knob off the
door to get into the bathroom, only to discover Alec's shoes weren't
in there. We sat down on the couch and read several chapters of a
book together, if only to keep them from taking the knob off the door
again.

The lockout service guy popped the lock quickly, and yes, my keys and
Alec's shoes were BOTH in the trunk. The strange thing I'd seen was
the rubber strap of a scuba mask, which *somehow* had gotten tied
multiple times around the internal safety handle of the trunk. Alec
can't tie yet.

Although the guy got into the car quickly, he couldn't remove the
tool he'd used. After about an hour of trying, he took the door panel
partway off to discover the speaker wire was tangled in the tool. I
got bolt cutters from the neighbor, but it was too small (ours was
even smaller).

For another hour, this guy had his arm inside the partially-removed
panel. The kids watched closely (too closely) and asked us both
dozens of questions, literally. After a string of questions relating
to the weather and electricity, Bella asked, "Does lightening move
through metal?"

"Yes."

She responded, "Well, what does air move through?"

"Uh, well...."

The guy laughed out loud, then said, "It's more a matter of what
holds air down to the earth!"

In that last hour, the poor guy got sprinkled on in the poor light
from the overcast evening; our dog got out of the house and headed
for the car, jumping on his stomach to get in the open car door; and
at one point he sat up quickly as Bella danced, twirling, a little
too close to him and socked him in the eye with the back of her hand.
And just as he finally got his tool out -- two hours after arriving --
the clouds opened and it downpoured. We both got soaked as he filled
out his paperwork and I signed it.

And all through it, he was a nice guy! No kids, not an uncle, is
happy in his job (but if all calls had been like mine, might not be.)

I think he suspects kids exist, though. ;-)
_____
Tracey Rollison is a Supervisor for Usborne Books at Home
> rollison.usborne@mw.net
> http://www.UsborneBooksUS.com/cat.html
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Want to know what Jane Casey thinks? Got a question that needs
answered? Jane's your gal! She's been homeschooling long enough to
have quite an opinion (or two) about homeschooling in Indina. Find
out what Jane thinks, by sending your question to:
> JaneCasey@ihen.org with "Jane's View" in the subject.
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_______________________________ INDIANA'S E-LIST DIGEST __________
by debbie harbeson
> DebHarbeson@ihen.org


Summertime certainly did not slow the list. The list was hopping with
discussions on topics such as curriculum, legal aspects and teens. The
list also broke the 400 member mark recently. -dh
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If you want to go to a specific post, go to our website
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/ and click on
messages in the left margin. Once there, type in the message number
in the "Msg #" search box. If you see an active link below, you
can use that too! :-) You must be a list subscriber to access the
archives and files. Subscription information is below.
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Now for this month's sampler of posts to the list:

LOCAL AREA RESOURCES:

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/10861
Fall Science Workshops for ages 11-14 in Whitestown 

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/10958
Various homeschool opportunities in Zionsville area

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/11027
Delaware County information


STATE RESOURCES:

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/10835
Christian Homeschool Workshop in Michigan August 24-27 2003

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/10873
Information on Abeka homeschool displays throughout Indiana

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/11177
Information about Civil Air Patrol


ONLINE RESOURCES:

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/10831
Nationwide Homeschool Attorney List startup:
> http://www.ahsa-usa.org

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/10864
How Stuff Works website:
> http://science.howstuffworks.com/

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/11052
IHEN's new free Classified Ads Service

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/11140
Indiana Dept. of Education's FAQ page

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/message/11226
Link to song about the Periodic Table
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> IndianaHomeschoolers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IndianaHomeschoolers/join
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_________________________ HOOSIER HOMESCHOOLERS ON-LINE __________
by jessica radtke
> jessradtke@yahoo.com


DOLCH WORDS (SIGHT WORDS)

It is estimated that anywhere from 50 to 85% (depending on the
source) of the words used in school books, library books and other
reading material for children are listed in the Dolch Basic Sight
Vocabulary of 220 words. The Dolch words, also known as sight words,
are primarily "service words" (pronouns, adjectives, adverbs,
prepositions, conjunctions, and verbs) which cannot be learned
through the use of pictures. (There is a separate list of the 95 most
frequently used nouns as well.) Many of the Dolch words do not follow
the usual phonetics rules and therefore cannot be sounded out. They
must be recognized at a glance in order for a child to read swiftly
and with confidence. For the basic Dolch word list see
> http://www.dyslexia-parent.com/dolch.html

You may notice if you go looking for the Dolch word list that it can
be found in different forms. Some sources will list the Dolch words
in alphabetical order while others list them by order of frequency.
Other sources have lists that are divided into "grade levels" (pre-K
through third grade). The "pre-primer" (or pre-K) list is the group
of words with the overall highest frequency -- a, and, the, go, I,
you, etc.

The following site has an overall frequency list (not broken down by
"grade level") as used in one school. This particular school focuses
on just 6-7 words per week for the school year in order to learn the
whole 220 word list.
> http://www.cceschool.org/hayes/Dolch%20List-Word%20Wall.htm

This next site, on the other hand, has a list that shows not only the
words listed by "grade level" but also broken down into easy to read
words (kindergarten skill level) and more difficult words. I chose to
provide a link to this list as opposed to one that simply gives the
Dolch list broken down into "grade levels" because I think this list
best illustrates the fact that the "grade level" assigned to any
given Dolch word doesn't necessarily mean that that word is easily
readable at that skill level. The "grade level" simply indicates that
those words were found most frequently in books intended for that
grade level and higher and were found less frequently in books
intended for lower grade levels.
> http://www.beginningreading.com/dolch_word_list.htm

The Dolch word list is the most commonly used list of this type, but
it is not the only one. Because the Dolch word list was comprised in
1936, some educators consider it outdated and instead use a newer
list, known as the Fry list (aka the "instant sight word" list). It
is made up of 300 words. A PDF version of the Fry list is available
at the following site:
> http://www.usu.edu/teachall/text/reading/Frylist.pdf

The following page is on the importance of Dolch words. It has a
short list of common children's books and the percentage of Dolch
words included in those books.
> http://picturemereading.com/the_importance_of_dolch_words.html

Guidelines for estimating a young child's reading level by the number
of Dolch words they can recognize:
> http://www.english-zone.com/reading/dolch.html

A passage using all 220 of the Dolch words:
> http://www.mrsperkins.com/files/dolch_story_color.doc

Ideas for using the Dolch words as a starting point for teaching word
families and homophones:
> http://www.avko.org/Freebies/dolch.htm

A really nice set of Dolch word cards by Jan Brett. Great for Bingo!
> http://www.janbrett.com/games/jan_brett_dolch_word_list_main.htm


MORE DOLCH BASED PRINTABLES (PHRASES, LISTS, FLASH CARDS, WORD
SEARCHES, ETC.):
> http://www.createdbyteachers.com/sightfreemain.html
> http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/abc_activities/dolch_word_cards/
> http://www.kidzone.ws/dolch/preschool.htm


IDEAS TO TEACH AND REINFORCE SIGHT WORDS:
> http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/485.html
> http://www.geocities.com/melissashomepage/units/sight_word_ideas.htm


SIGHT WORD BASED GAMES (OFF-LINE):
> http://teachers.net/lessons/posts/2340.html
> http://www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5425.html
> http://www.nicolermurphy.com/education/games.asp


ON-LINE GAMES:
> http://www.fruitvaleisd.net/users/elem/webster/robrider/robriderflashcardcover2.html
> http://www.manythings.org/hmf/8992.html
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Next month, more of course! If you have or know of an on-line
resource, or if you own or know of a Web site you would like to
spread the word about in the "Hoosier Homeschoolers On-Line," send
the information to Jessica Radtke at: > jessradtke@yahoo.com
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_______________________________________ JUST THE FAQ's ___________
by janis chrissikos
> birth.works@verizon.net


GONE FISHIN'

[Janis will return next month to answer your questions. Until then,
don't forget to check out IHEN's FAQ's Database (link below) where you
can find answers or as questions of Janis and our other IHEN Web
Project Volunteers.]

--
Janis Chrissikos is the IHEN Journal's new FAQ checker and also an
IHEN Allen County Contact. If you have a question you would like Janis
to answer for you, she'll give it a try. Go to the IHEN FAQ's
Database and click on the "Ask a Question" link.
_____
RESOURCES: IHEN FAQ's Database > http://www.ihen.org/faqs
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_____________________________ HOMESCHOOLING IN THE NEWS __________
national home education network
> http://www.nhen.org


Headlines from the recent issues of "Homeschooling in the News" from
the National Home Education Network. See RESOURCES for subscription
information. ALSO: Remember to cut and paste overly long or broken
links into your browser's URL address window.
_____

Lewisville Leader: Back to (home) school: Resources expand for
parents wishing to educate their children
> http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1424&dept_id=186237&
newsid=9940153&PAG=461&rfi=9
With 2 million students home-schooled nationwide and 100,000 in
Texas, this is not a fringe population. Families are exiting the
public-school system for specific reasons.

KPVI-TV: HOME-SCHOOLING
> http://www.kpvi.com/index.cfm?page=nbcheadlines.cfm&ID=14468
Do regulations need to be put in place for Idaho home-schoolers? It's
a question the Governor's Education Task Force has been looking at for
the past two months.

Palm Beach Post: Home-schoolers prepare for school year
> http://www.palmbeachpost.com/localnews/content/auto/epaper/editions/
thursday/local_news_f382c8aa4305d04600f9.html
How does a parent prepare her children for the start of the school
year when they aren't going back to school? For the 2,800 parents who
have recently registered with the district their intentions to educate
their children at home, there are a handful of upcoming events and
meetings aimed at helping them answer that question.

The Salt Lake Tribune: Davis to help home schools 
> http://www.sltrib.com/2003/Jul/07312003/utah/79889.asp
Here's a twist: A Utah school district is ready to test a program to
help parents who want to home-school their kids. And the Davis School
District pilot project is attracting so much interest that it might
not have enough spots to meet the demand.

Washington Evening Journal: Transition smooth from home school to
college
> http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=9933644&BRD=1142&
PAG=461&dept_id=142778&rfi=6
Walking around Kirkwood Community College you will notice more than
just "traditional" and "non-traditional" students. Among the
thousands will be young men and women who have never experienced a
public school system.
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RESOURCES:
Write to this address to subscribe to "Homeschooling in the News"
> publications@nhen.org
Or visit the NHEN web site
> http://www.nhen.org
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_________________________________ RICK'S SCIENCE CORNER __________
by rick beymer
director, online science academy
> http://www.onlinescienceacademy.com/
> beymer@adamswells.com


TIME TO SEE MARS LIKE YOU NEVER HAVE, AND NEVER WILL AGAIN

Time to check out mars retrograde and other neat information about
the red planet. This site will enable you to keep track of the red
planets movements in the month of August and September. Check this
out.
> http://www.space.com


[Here is extra information, forwarded from both Betty and Becki via
the IndianaHomeschoolers e-list. There were no links provided but I'm
sure this will give a teate of what you'll find on the link Rick
provides. Thanks, ladies, for Helping Hoosiers Homeschool!]


MARS APPROACH: CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH MARS

This may be of interest if you are planning astronomy studies this
upcoming year. Here is, literally, a once in a lifetime opportunity
to see the RED PLANET closer than anyone you know!

Never again in your lifetime will the Red Planet be so spectacular.
This month and next, Earth is catching up with Mars, an encounter
that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets
in recorded history. The next time Mars may come this close is in
2287.

Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit,
astronomers can only be certain that Mars has not come this close to
Earth in the last 5,000 years but it may be as long as 60,000 years.
The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within
34,649,589 miles and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object
in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear
25.11 arc seconds wide. At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will
look as large as the full moon to he naked eye.

Mars will be easy to spot. At the beginning of August, Mars will rise
in the east at 10 p.m. and reach its azimuth at about 3 a.m. But by
the end of August when the two planets are closest, Mars will rise at
nightfall and reach its highest point in the sky at 12:30 a.m.

That's pretty convenient when it comes to seeing something that no
human has seen in recorded history.

So mark your calendar at the beginning of August to see Mars grow
progressively brighter and brighter throughout the month.

Share with your children and grandchildren. No one alive today will
ever see this again.

--
Rick Beymer is the Director of the Online Science Academy
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RESOURCES:
Rick Beymer's Online Science Academy
> http://www.onlinescienceacademy.com
> beymer@adamswells.com
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______________________________________ NHEN MONTHLY POV __________
national home education network
> http://www.nhen.org


READ THEM ALL AT NHEN.org

NHEN publishes hundreds of articles for homeschoolers to read. POV's
are just a part of the vast resources NHEN has for parents with
access to the internet. Why not start here with your exploration of
homeschooling?
_____
RESOURCES:
NHEN Website:
> http://www.nhen.org
Special webpages for New Homeschoolers:
> http://www.nhen.org/newhser/default.asp?id=227
Subscribe to N-H-E-N (New Homeschoolers' Encouragement Newsletter)
> http://www.nhen.org/newhser/default.asp?id=402
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_______________________________________________ IN-SITE __________
by benjamin bennett
ihen.org web project site editor
> SiteEditor@ihen.org


BATMAN AND ROBIN - 1 ~ PORN SPAMMERS - 0

CURRENT SITE NEWS: You may not have heard that the
IndianaHomeschoolers Discussion List was hit several times last month
with e-mail posts that looked innocent at first, but after closer
reading, were actually pornographic in nature and included links to
porn sites. They were written by people who subscribed to the various
lists, who then sent the post(s) and unsubscribed.

Oh... you DIDN'T see any of those on the IndianaHomeschoolers List?
Well you're not crazy. You're right. You didn't see any porn spams on
IndianaHomeschoolers, because your list managers -- Deb Harbeson
(alias Batman) and myself (alias Robin) -- saw this trend in spam
attacks coming, and took precautions in advance to make sure that you
(or your kids) didn't get a free pass to pornville through your
favorite Hoosier homeschooling e-list. :-)

Many other lists (not just YahooGroups and not just Indiana
homeschooling lists) weren't so fortunate.

Am I tooting our horn a little here? Mmmmmmmaybe. I get a kick out of
thwarting spammers; what can I say? But the bigger issue here is that
we want you to be proud of being a part of this "virtual community."
We also want you to feel safe, knowing that there are real people --
and Hoosiers t'boot! -- involved in managing this e-list community,
not just monitoring, or worse, mother-henning it to death. We try to
strike a balance that makes this a useful public forum for as many
people as possible. In order to do that, we end up tolerating many
things and many ideas and perspectives. But pornographic or
deliberate spamming get nowhere in this community.

I hope we can keep that kind of garbage in the background for good.


"WHERE WE ARE" UPDATE: If you read this space last month, we were all
finding out where everyone on the IndianaHomeschoolers list was from.
To bring some perspective to those threads, we created a page on the
IHEN.org Resources directory that illustrated the reach of the
IndianaHomeschoolers statewide e-list (based on the people who posted
their county of residence.)
> http://www.ihen.org/IHEN_Resources/reach.htm

Check it out and see if your county is listed. There is also a link
to add YOUR name or comment to the page. It was great to hear from
people from all over the state. It humbled many of the Web Project
Volunteers to know how far we're reaching, and how much we're Helping
Hoosiers Homeschool.


WEDNESDAY BRUNCH CHATS ARE CATCHING ON: Our Wednesday Brunch Chats
are getting bigger, and more fun. If you're at the computer this Wed.
the 13th at 11:00 Central, come by and say hi to yours truly. I'll be
in the hot seat and ready to answer questions about the IHEN Web
Project. Just go to this address: > http://www.ihen.org/chat click on
the "Chat" button, wait for the Java Applet to load (it takes awhile
sometimes) then come on in for a live chat!

Past chat logs and other documents can be found here:
> http://www.ihen.org/content/documents/


OKAY, I'M DONE: I'll save the rest for next month, and leave you with
a little reminder: When you think of it this summer, please take a
moment to remember to support those of us who are working hard to
make the Indiana Home Educators' Network ... work. There are many
volunteers who are putting in many hours to simply Help Hoosiers
Homeschool. Contributions to help pay the site hosting fees will help
keep this project growing for years to come.

To support the IHEN.org Web Project with your donations, simply point
your browser to:
> http://www.ihen.org/donate/
_____
RESOURCES:
New Web Services for Summer 2003:
FREE Classified Ads Service: IHEN's ClassAds!
> http://www.ihen.org/classads
Live Chat: Any time, or every Wed. at 11:00 AM for hosted chats.
> http://www.ihen.org/chat
Web Site Forum/Message Board
> http://www.ihen.org/forum
FAQ Database
> http://www.ihen.org/faqs
Links Database
> http://www.ihen.org/links
Write to IHEN Web Services
> WebServices@ihen.org
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> WebServices@ihen.org


>> FREE NASA PROGRAMS:
>> MAKE LEARNING MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY FUN!

By Ashley Walter
NASA Distance Learning Assistant


Resourceful, instructive, fun, and (here's the biggie) free are just
a few words that describe the programs produced by NASA's Center for
Distance Learning. These programs provide the research-standard-based
teaching of mathematics, science, and technology to students of all
ages. Educators and students use NASA's facilities and staff are used
to tie classroom teaching to real life situations through problem
solving, research, and hands-on activities.

These free programs are not copyrighted. Broadcast and off-air rights
are unlimited and granted in perpetuity.


NASA's Kids' Science News NetworkT (KSNNT)

NASA's Kids Science News NetworkT (KSNN) is an award-winning program
that explains the answers to everyday mathematics, science, and
technology questions. Although NASA's KSNNT targets K-2 and 3-5
audiences, students of all ages find it useful. NASA's KSNNT starts
out with a 1-minute video that answers a question and offers a visual
explanation. From NASA's KSNNT web site > http://ksnn.larc.nasa.gov
you can download the 1-minute video written explanation, hands-on
activity, print and electronic resources, and a computer-graded quiz.
NASA's KSNNT is also offered in Spanish at
> http://ksnnsp.larc.nasa.gov


NASA Science FilesT

The NASA Science FilesT is an EmmyR-award-winning series that gives
students in grades 3-5 a 60-minute instructional way to use problem
based learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the scientific method
to teach students to use critical thinking and shows them how they
can become active problem solvers. The NASA SCIence FilesT also
highlights career possibilities in mathematics, science, and
technology fields. The series has an educational broadcast, a
companion educator guide with objectives, vocabulary, activities,
worksheets, and an interactive web site
> http://scifiles.larc.nasa.gov that features a PBL activity. NASA
SCIence FilesT airs nationally on cable access, ITV, and PBS member
stations and can also be taped for later use.


NASA CONNECTT

NASA CONNECTT is an EmmyR-award-winning series of mathematics-focused
programs designed for students in grades 6-8. These programs show
students how mathematics, science, and technology concepts taught in
the classroom connect with concepts that are used in the real world.
The series has a 30-minute broadcast, a companion educator guide with
objectives, vocabulary, hands-on activity, and a web site
> http://connect.larc.nasa.gov which offers an interactive, web-based
activity. The educator guide contains a hands-on-activity along with
the web-based activity which emphasizes the purpose of the program.
You can find NASA CONNECTT nationally on cable access, ITV, and PBS
member stations. Programs can also be taped for later use.


NASA LIVET

NASA LIVE T (Learning through Interactive Videoconferencing
Experiences) provides a new branch in education and teaching. NASA
LIVET is a series of videoconferencing programs that gives students
and educators opportunities for learning, educational enhancement and
professional development. NASA LIVET transports students and educators
to an interactive, virtual world in which they interact with NASA
researchers who communicate NASA knowledge and exchange ideas with
participants. NASA LIVET makes NASA accessible virtually, without the
hassle and expense of travel. The program was designed to strengthen
NASA's commitment to educational excellence for all grade levels. You
can access the web site at > http://live.larc.nasa.gov


Find more exciting programs from NASA's Center For Distance Learning
by visiting > http://dlcenter.larc.nasa.gov or by calling
757-864-6100.

In addition to accessing program information online, you can access
materials through the NASA Central Operation of Resources for
Educators (CORE), which serves as a worldwide distribution center for
NASA-produced multimedia materials > http://core.nasa.gov

The NASA Educator Resource Center Network (ERCN) provides educators
with demonstrations of educational technologies, and educators have
the opportunity to preview, copy, and/or receive NASA instructional
products. > http://education.nasa.gov/ercn
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>> WANTED: YOUR POINTS OF INTEREST
If you want your non-commercial support group promotional ad or
meeting notice in our "Points of Interest" section, send your
information to our Ad Manager or directly to the IHEN Journal
before the 20th of the month.
> AdManager@ihen.org
> JournalStaff@ihen.org
~

>> HAVE A PRODUCT OR SERVICE THAT HELPS HOOSIERS HOMESCHOOL?
>> IHEN ClassAds SECTION ON THE WEB SITE CAN SELL YOUR STUFF!
How silly is it to not take advantate of a free advertising resource?
Right. Downright silly. The IHEN.org Web Project has a free ClassAd
service on the web site. Got something to sell, trade or buy? What
are you waiting for? Check our our ClassAds page!
> http://www.ihen.org/classads
~

>> WANT YOUR ADVERTISING TO REACH HUNDREDS OF HOOSIER HOMESCHOOLERS?
...then think about advertising in this very periodical. The small
fee will not only go towards Helping Hoosiers Homeschool (by
supporting the IHEN Web Project) but it'll reach hundreds of
homeschooling parents throughout Indiana! Space is limited to so
think about it and drop our Ad Manager an e-mail. He'll help you make
the right decision.
> AdManager@ihen.org
> RateCard@ihen.org (to receive current rates and specials)
~

>> SUPPORT IHEN: HELP HOOSIERS HOMESCHOOL
You can help in a big way, by supporting IHEN and Helping Hoosiers
Homeschool. You'll find several ways to support the IHEN.org
Web Project, including postal, payment by e-mail and credit card:
> http://www.ihen.org/donate/
*Special perks in the works coming for support of $25 or more!*
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Joe (Coach) Stull > chess@thewordsofeternallife.com


_____ IHEN WEB PROJECT VOLUNTEERS, STAFF __________

IHEN.org WEB PROJECT COORDINATOR:
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IHEN BOARD OF ADVISORS & VOLUNTEERS:
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IHEN WEB PROJECT VOLUNTEERS:
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IHEN COUNTY CONTACTS:
> CountyContacts@ihen.org

WEB PROJECT DONATIONS/SUPPORT PAGE:
> http://www.ihen.org/join/

"IndianaHomeschoolers" E-LIST MANAGER: Debbie Harbeson
> IndianaHomeschoolers-Owner@yahoogroups.com

IHEN.org WEB PROJECT SITE EDITOR: Benjamin Bennett
> SiteEditor@ihen.org

IHEN-MARKET (ClassAds) COORDINATOR: Tammy Marquam
> t.marquam@ihen.org

IHEN'S PERSONAL CHESS TRAINER: Joe Stull
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_____ IHEN E-MAIL LISTS __________

The Indiana Home Educators' Network maintains, sponsors and
affiliates with a variety of e-mail discussion lists. We only
recommend the ones we find the most useful for Hoosier Homeschoolers.
Above all, the volunteers here at the IHEN.org Web Project invite you
to subscribe to our favorite e-mail list in the state:
"IndianaHomeschoolers," a statewide, open e-mail list for networking
with homeschoolers across Indiana. If you only want to subscribe to
ONE e-list, IndianaHomeschoolers is IT. If you would like a list of
the other e-lists IHEN recommends or moderates, go to our Web site:
> http://www.ihen.org/IHEN_Contacts/


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