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Resources To Share With Fellow Educators //This page is editable! The page is open to ALL, but specifically, those of you enrolled in the Endicott course should contribute to this page to list resources you have identified that can enrich the learning of your classmates around "all that is Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands". When you list a resource and insert a link, please be sure to let us know who is providing the resource by listing your name, followed by your resource information.// //======================================================================================================//
 * 2/10 Hi All, Someone was talking about canvas prints and I wanted to let you know Livingsocial.com has an offer for three canvas prints today. Happy Packing! ~ Donna B. **

Hi Everyone, Sarah- 2/9/13 I just wanted to share a fun site with all of you- One of my students made a video of pictures and music for our class to see about Ecuador- She used something I had never heard of before, but seems very easy to use and fun! It is- tripwow.tripadvisor.com

You put in all of your own pics and select the music and it creates the whole thing for you- If you choose the passport option it even pinpoints your locations- Thought it would be fun to play around with before the trip, and definitely when we return!! PS- I don't know why the link won't bring you right to the site- but if you just copy and paste it you should be all set.

Hi Everyone, Janet 1/26/13 I have been working with second and third grade classes this year. I began in December adding music to save endangered animals. I often bring in news happenings about how we have rescued marine mammals and they have tied this in to the music. Then I educated them about Lonesome Geroge. The last two weeks I have reviewed continents and compared animals I had seen last year in Peru to what we may be seeing this time. The third graders have good memories. Then, we talked about the Galapagos. AND they are excited that I am again traveling with Ms. White alnd Ms. Ball. Yeah so I am instructed to take pictures of them. The excitement this generates is so motivating.So when these students go through the upper grades in Weymouth I bet they will make a connection.

// The following info had been posted by Merideth E. on the QofW discussion page, but wanted to shift it here as a resource. ~mad // If anyone is interested in the history and current state of Afro-Ecuadorians, PBS has a great series, available free online or via the PBS iPad app.

Oil Issues http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/12/26/science-in-yasuni-sheds-light-on-impacts-of-oil-development-in-amazon/

[] The photography class tonight inspired me to learn some of the more advance features of my camera. I found these YouTube videos helpful for taking Katharine's presentation even further: [] Merideth E
 * Nicole 1/19/13 **
 * Found this short video for kids about Ecuador on youtube. It's short and provides some interesting facts for kids. **
 * 1/20 Thanks for the link Merideth. Katherine's presentation was great. I've been practicing leaning against something and holding my breath while taking photos - the lower ISO settings do not offer a lot of forgiveness when it comes to keeping things in focus. Hopefully I'll have it down before our trip! GO PATS!!! ~Donna B. **

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=== 1/15/13 - Shari Meyer I am doing a book club at Primary Source and I bent the ear of librarian Jennifer Hanson after our meeting last week. She sent me a whole bunch of resources that I wanted to share. Here they are! THis is copied & pasted directly from the email Jennifer sent me.

"For Ecuador resources, here is our Teacher Toolkit to accompany //The Queen of Water//. The toolkit includes some book and website resources about Ecuador. There are also 3 video interviews with Maria Virginia.

@http://resources.primarysource.org/queenofwater

Here are a few Galapagos resources. Hope this is helpful!

**Websites & Online Videos**UNESCO (includes maps, documents, and videos) @http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1

National Geographic: Galapagos (video) @http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/places/parks-and-nature-places/oceans/oceans-galapagos/

Destination: Galapagos Islands (PBS--includes activities for students, teacher resources, and suggested websites) @http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/5_cool/galapagos/g1_welcome.html

NOVA: Explore the Galapagos @http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/evolution/explore-galapagos.html

TED Talks: Mission Blue Voyage (19 videos from a group of 100 scientists, activists, and philanthropists who spent 5 days in the Galapagos Islands together.) @http://www.ted.com/themes/a_taste_of_mission_blue_voyage.html

Galapagos: Born of Fire (Documentary series from the BBC narrated by Tilda Swinton--I would recommend buying the DVDs because the cinematography is stunning.) @http://youtu.be/hzWBqrd5l6Y (part 1) @http://youtu.be/8vy3V5V3Q6U (part 2) @http://youtu.be/y1-9Dq20RM4 (part 3)

**Books**Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut (fiction)

Galapagos: A Natural History by Michael H. Jackson

Galapagos: Islands Born of Fire by Tui De Roy

Galapagos at the Crossroads: Pirates, Biologists, Tourists, and Creationists Battle for Darwin's Cradle of Evolution by Carol Ann Bassett

**Books for Kids**Island: A Story of the Galapagos by Jason Chin

The Darwin Experience: The Story of the Man and His Theory of Evolution by John Van Wyhe"

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Thank you Toby... saved me time hunting thru the guidebook! ~mad

1/12/13- Toby Adams If you have the book //Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands// by Lonely Planet here are the pages that you can look at the follow our trip.

Quito- p. 46-89 Otavalo- p. 92-98 Papallacta- p. 197-200 Tena- p. 216-220 Misahualli- p. 221-227 Galapagos Islands- 296-344

1/9/13 Merideth E - Last night we talked about gear and places to purchase gear and clothing. The following are a few resources mentioned: > >
 * Sierra Trading Post (discount website. Also Google "sierra trading post coupon" or "sierra trading post key code" for additional savings at checkout. I saved an additional 20% off the already discounted price.) //Coupon is linked if you click "additional 20% off//
 * REI and EMS (watch for sales and check clearance/outlet online.)
 * Ocean State Job Lot or Big Lots (for off season "rashies" AKA "rashguards", super absorbent towels, etc.)
 * Buffs (like tubular bandanas) are on clearance at Sports Authority right now.
 * Amphibious hiking shoes are like trail running shoes (good sole) with a ventilated mesh upper that allows water to freely flow from the sides and sole. The benefits include protection from sharp rocks, sure-footedness on slippery surfaces, and quick drying materials. These are some examples. [[image:https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/public/FP2rk6807mcstJHcloHfoSuqBg0yQ5hvBS3Cc8JI70Do0S29yM7Kk5Cdw1TE2BisrUXh2VM6xjTCaKGRBGQvsMuy0JghV6vc62suy_ZJ05Iutmg8jfkDNhSyZWwZtvfQuP4YXC3-nl_H21sKsvR-2vuO_TWudtqL4y49nJOWehiwzot9Ow2fmw5SxP55uyakZnXP=s220-c width="164" height="164" align="left"]]

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1/9/13 Katy There are some great podcasts on iTunesU. If you search Galapagos Islands or Ecuador it will come up with both just regular podcasts and then also some that are videos as well. Some that I got were: Latin Pulse/Pulso Latino-Ecuador: The tribes vs. Chevron-Texaco, The Galapagos- for iPad/Mac/PC (this is with Open University lots of little segments), Around the World with HSFA Adventures in Ecuador: Bread Figures (ca. 1968) Feel free to check out all the other great podcasts they have :)

1/8/13 Nicole A good friend of mine bought me a cute book about the Galapagos. It's short and simple. Just talks about different birds, reptiles, etc. that you will see while in the Galapagos. Then at the end there are a couple of pages that talk about the Galapagos, and also gives descriptions and facts about the animals. It also has word repetition and rhyme so it would be great for younger grades. Here is the link: []

1/8/12 Merideth E - Podcast on iTunes: Travel to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador by Amateur Traveler, episode AT#351, posted on 12/8/12, free. You'll have to search iTunes for Amateur Traveler Podcast because there are no direct links to copy within iTunes. However, the web address is [] Use the "play" button below the description. The podcast on the right side of the screen links to a different episode.

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1/5/13 Nicole Hi everyone, I was doing a little research for myself and found this website that has interesting facts about Ecuador. [] ==== //12/30/12// //Andrea Richards// //I just watched a documentary on Ecuador that can be found on Netflix. Its focus was primarily on Correa and his government policies and improvements, but it did give me information that I will share on my own Wiki. Also, there weren't many, but there were some wonderful shots/video inclusions of// //indiginous people, clothing and homes. It's always an eye opener. It's about an hour's length.//

//Pardon my ignorance, but...////I had forgotten about the African slave trade in South America.// //I was quite surprised to see faces that were not typical indigenous ones from Ecuador.// //I saw faces that could be African American, and I wondered about this, so I googled it. It was a reminder to me that African slaves were a commodity for the entire world - not just the good old USA. Andrea... Can you maybe give the name of this program in case others want to watch it. Thanks, ~mad // //===// //Yes: it's actually quite easy to remember; the name of the documentary is....wait for it....//**ECUADOR;** I think it's the only documentary Netflix has. We really need to have smiley faces on these blogs...:) ===

MAD: Here are notes to the film //Galapagos// plus extra links so you can learn more about the various topics. Download this document. [[file:GALAPAGOS ISLANDS MOVIE NOTES.docx]]
===//#1. MAD Link: This resource was originally sent out by Sarah Cannon. Here is the link to the newsletter for [|Galapagos Conservancy]:​ Thank you Sarah!!//=== Nicole Ball: 12/22: Hi everyone! I wanted to share an article that was in a Time For Kids magazine in April. It's about saving the Rainforest in Ecuador. [] With the article there was also a debate question for students, where they had to discuss whether or not Ecuador should sell the rainforest, and if the United States should be involved. I had this debate with a fourth grade class and it was very interesting to hear their opinions.

//====// Suzanne Missert: 12/11: Today, I booked an appointment at Brigham and Women's Global Travel Health clinic for the end of January. I can't speak to insurance coverage, but I used them for Peru, and they were very good. Their phone number is 617-732-8881, and enter as a new patient. University Medicine's travel clinic (Associated with Brown University and Miriam Hospital right off I-95 in Providence) is also booking with only a week lead time. The consultation fee is $100 and is covered by some insurance. The Miriam Hospital, Fain Building, Second Floor/Suite B, Providence, RI, 02906 Phone (401)793-4075, Fax (401)793-2544


 * #3. 2012 Global Education Online Conference - For the past few years GEC has posted recordings of their keynotes and general sessions online. Some of this year's sessions might be of interest. - Merideth **
 * @http://www.globaleducationconference.com/page/2012-global-education-conference-recording-links-and-information **




 * #3 I just picked up a book from Barnes and Noble yesterday that is going to be WONDERFUL in the classroom. It came with a code to put in that then gave me access to videos, weblinks, audio, quizes, key words and experiments to do with my students. I am overwhelmed by all the things this book has for me to use with my kids. They also have a book on the Amazon Rainforest which I am now thinking of also getting. The book information is as follows: **


 * Wonders of the World Galapagos Islands by: Erinn Banting **


 * It only cost me $13. Barnes and Noble didn't have it on their shelf but ordered it for me and had it shipped to the store. Seriously, best book ever! **

-Katy White




 * 4 I have also created web searches to go along with a few websites that were a great introduction to Ecuador and some of the animals that live on the Galapagos Islands. Even though it was just a read and answer question activity the kids in my classroom loved it! I used the following websites.**

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/ecuador/

http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/ecuador

The files below are the web searches I created to go with National Geographic Kids two different animals. The Galapagos Tortoise and the Blue Footed Boobie.

Hope this helps! I also have links to all the websites on my blog that I have been using with my students. http://kidblog.org/MsWhitesClass7/

I'm interested in finding out more about the literary traditions and culture of Ecuador, which naturally led me to want to know more about current literacy rates. Here are some resources I found:
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[|La Alfabetizacion en Ecuador] - 2009 report by the Ministry of Education in Ecuador, in Spanish, about literacy in the country

[|UNESCO office in Quito] (in Spanish - Google can translate the page)

I will keep looking and will add more as I find them. I've always been interested in literature and history from the late 1800s/early 1900s, when the ideas of social Darwinism were much-discussed. I have found the following resources on Darwin's travels and writings, and on the reactions to them. [] - Darwin's journal from the //HMS Beagle//
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[] //-// BBC History biography of Darwin

[] - Darwin Online, a repository of Darwin's writings and contemporary reactions to them.

[] - Charles Darwin, video, work, and timeline at the British Natural History Museum

[] - Charles Darwin Foundation, official website