How Everyday Things Are Made
From The Alliance for Innovative Manufacturing at Stanford
University...

"If you've ever wondered how things are made - products like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles - or if you've been interested in manufacturing processes, like forging, casting, or injection molding, then you've come to the right place. AIM has developed an introductory website for kids and adults showing how various items are made. It covers over 40 different products and manufacturing processes, and includes almost 4 hours of manufacturing video. It is targeted towards non-engineers and engineers alike. Think of it as your own private online factory tour, or a virtual factory tour, if you wish."

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Hands-On Math

Hands-On Math is a collection of resources from The Futures Channel, designed to help teachers engage student attention and bring about active mathematics learning.

Hands-On Math supplies everything you need to deliver dozens of lessons that show students the fascinating real-world value of this subject.

The activities and videos in this kit were created to:

Engage student interest in the topic being studied;
Help teachers create an "active learning" classroom environment;
Help students to gain a sold grasp of mathematics concepts and to master fundamental mathematics knowledge and skills;
Establish a context for the skills and concepts being learned, so as to improve student understanding and retention;
Introduce students to exciting and rewarding career fields in which math and science skills are important.

Learn more at Hands-On Math

Homeschooling Family to Family

Homeschooling Family to Family is a new bridge to homeschooling. We want to encourage seasoned home schoolers to bring at least one new family per year into homeschooling by reaching out to relatives and friends! Our monthly E-newsletter provides families interested in homeschooling outreach with tips for identifying families interested in homeschooling, suggestions on mentoring, and ideas on other topics. Our web-site materials include downloadable articles and brochures that will help allay a new family's fears. In addition, we are providing DVD's and CD's to local support groups so that their members can easily introduce others to the blessings of homeschooling.

During its first year, HFTF signed up representatives in 9 states, attended 7 major homeschool conventions, and held workshops in several states. With articles about HFTF appearing in every major homeschool magazine this year, Homeschooling Family to Family is connecting with homeschoolers as they begin to reach out to family and friends to advocate homeschooling.