Southern Native American Pow Wows
are rich in tradition and culture. Visit
http://library.thinkquest.org/3081 to
learn about Pow Wow Etiquette and
Terminology. Pow wows showcase both
men's and women's Dance Styles, and
each dance requires certain clothing and
movement. Drum and Songs are
important parts of pow wows that
create the rhythm and music for the
dancers. Craft lovers can learn about
lane stitch beadwork. You'll be pow
wow-ed by this site.
Join the Bowler family at
www.pbs.org/wnet/1900house house as
they experience Victorian living in The
1900 House. The Bowlers spent three
months in this typical London townhouse
without any modern conveniences, such
as central heating, indoor plumbing and
electricity. The parents and four children
offer first-hand testimony in QuickTime
audio and video snippets. You can tour all
the rooms of the house while you visit.
Take a trip back in history.
Experience the 20th century through Deaf Eyes at http://depts.gallaudet.edu/deafeyes . This site examines the social history of deaf Americans and how they have struggled to form an identity. In the early 1800s, the Rev. Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet was instrumental in teaching sign language to deaf children. Discover how The War and Post-War Years created job opportunities for the deaf community. The Civil Rights Movement also touched the deaf community as well as the dawning of the Information Age, which brought about hearing aids and closed captioning. Lend your senses to this site today
If you think no one ever wants to
work the Night Shift, check out the folks featured at
www.pbs.org/livelyhood/nightshift . This site introduces you to
nighttime workers, such as Amy. She works at the hospital while you
are in dreamland. Surviving the Night isn't always easy. Find out the
different ways nightshift workers keep themselves motivated. Sleep is
essential for everyone, including people who work at night. The Night
Shift offers advice for getting some shut-eye during the day. After
viewing the site, send in your reactions and find out what other
viewers have to say.
Pack a lunch and jump on the yellow cyber bus. We're headed to www.punahou.edu to visit Punahou School, where students from Honolulu, Hawaii, spend their days hitting the books and having fun. As one of the largest and best independent schools in the United States, Punahou is truly a cool school. Their homepage allows you to meet students and staff, check out the curriculum, and follow athletic events. There's even information on how to attend Punahou. But before breaking for recess, be sure to read about the Legend of Ka Punahou. Way to go, "Buff 'n' Blue": you've got a great Web site!