Selected PK-16 educators from Wisconsin work in teams to identify, evaluate, catalog, and align to the state education standards resources that are already on the internet such as lesson plans and reference materials. These resources are then made available from the ide@s search engine. Now, you don't have to look through dozens of online listings to find the resource you need. The ide@s search engine allows you to tell it specifically what you need to find then it searches the database for you. You can read teacher reviews of the resources and see exactly which state standards they address. ide@s saves you time while focusing instruction and technology on Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards. Plus, you know you're getting a quality resource that other Wisconsin educators have recommended.

"Public Enemies" the Movie
March 19, 2008 the movie "Public Enemies" was shooting in Darlington, Wisconsin. The filming here was inside the courthouse using the courtroom. In this photo one can see movie extras after crossing the busy street heading towards the courthouse. -- imageide@s

278 Locomotive
This is the 278 locomotive that ran across the state of Wisconsin. The first locomotives were powered by steam, that were fired either by wood, coke, or coal. This locomotive was powered by steam fired by coal. In this photo more of the train can be seen. Behind the locomotive is the coal car, followed by the mail car, and then the passenger car. The bridge the locomotive is crossing is called a tressel. -- imageide@s

Auto-scoring machine
A photo of automatic scoring that many bowling alleys now have. A computer system is installed to keep track of the pins and the scores for the bowlers. As good as the computers are, they will and have made mistakes in scoring of games. Bowlers and teams need to be aware of pins falling if they are competing in leagues. For the bowler who is there to have some fun and hopefully score well, they to need to watch the score and the pins. Before automatic scoring came in bowlers usually had a member of their team write the pins and scores down on clear plastic sheets with the frames outlined on them. -- imageide@s

Ball return
This is a photo that shows the ball return that all bowling alleys have. Most bowling alleys today have the ball returns that go under a pair of lanes and come out the device seen in the photo. Older lanes had the ball returns between a pair of lanes out on top for everyone to see. No matter the type of ball return a bowling alley has, one must remember to keep their fingers out of the way. -- imageide@s

Bowling Balls
A photo of four types of bowling balls that bowlers of all ages can make use of. The bowling balls that are seen here are referred to as "fingertip" balls. Fingertip bowling balls are bowling balls that have the holes drilled and possibly fit with inserts so that a bowlers first knuckle (thumb-middle-ring finger) on their bowling hand go to the hole or insert. The other type of fit for a bowler is a full fit. A full fit means that a persons second knuckle (middle-ring) and full knuckle (thumb) go into the ball. Someone who has begun bowling with a full fit ball will need sometime to adjust to a fingertip ball. It is a whole different method/way of rolling the ball down the lane. -- imageide@s

Bowling Lanes
This is a photo of lanes used in the Dodger Bowl Lanes and Banquet Hall located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. The sport of ten-pin bowling uses a straight, narrow surface known as a lane. Bowling lanes are 60 feet from the foul line to the head pin (1-pin). About 15 feet from the foul line are a set of guide arrows that are used by some bowlers to help them place the ball on the lanes. The lane is 41.5 inches wide and normally consists of 39 wooden boards or a synthetic material. Bowling lane has two sets of approach dots; from the foul line back to the first set of approach dots is about 12 feet and to the second set of approach dots is about 15 feet. Bowling lanes are usually protected by about 18 ml of oil. The Professional Bowlers Association events use about 30 ml of oil and the Professional Women's Bowling Association events use 25 ml. It is this oil that determines the type of shot a bowler will have, whether they will be able to hook their ball or if a straighter shot is needed. -- imageide@s

Bowling Shot
In this photo a bowling ball has been thrown down the 60 foot lane heading toward the pins. The rotation(spin) on the ball helps determine the amount of hook this ball will have and how it will hit the pins. A right-handed bowler typically wants to hit the 1-3 pocket ( between the 1 and 3 pin) and a left-handed bowler the 1-2 pocket (1 and 2 pin). In this photo a right-handed bowler has thrown and the ball is headed toward the 1-3 pocket. -- imageide@s

Bowling in Wisconsin
This is a photo of two bowling pins that have been used in bowling alleys in the United States. The one on the left is a special PBA pin that was used for professional bowling tour for men and women. The pin on the right was a pin that was used at the Showboat Casino when the professional bowlers toured there. Both pin are primarily made of wood with a plastic cover. -- imageide@s

CIMC Workshops and Tours
In addition to School of Education faculty and students, area teachers are invited to participate in the Information Literacy and Technology Integration workshops presented by the Center for Instructional Materials and Computing (CIMC). The workshops are designed to complement School of Education courses and programs. In addition to scheduled workshops, sessions can be designed or adapted as course-integrated instruction for specific classes, or scheduled as consultation for individuals, meetings, or groups. -- Teacher Resource/Reference

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb
The United States Department of Energy's Energy Star program recommends that consumers change their lights bulbs from incadescent to compact fluorscent bulbs. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) combine the energy efficiency of fluorescent lighting with the convenience and popularity of incandescent fixtures. There has been concern by environmentalist about these bulbs because they contain mercury and should not be placed in trash containers. Consumers should contact the authorities at the local recycling centers when disposing of this product. -- imageide@s

Duckpin Bowling
This is a photo of a pin that used in Duckpin bowling. Duckpin bowling is found along the eastern seaboard of the United States, Argentina, and the Philippines. Duckpin bowling is very much like Tenpin bowling except that the pins are smaller and you get three balls to get all of the pins down. -- imageide@s

Foggy Mountains in Xi'an China
This foggy mountain scene was taken near Xi'an, China. -- imageide@s

Fun with Forensic Chemistry Camp
The Department of Chemistry's Institute for Chemical Education (ICE) offers an afternoon laboratory program in chemistry for middle school students entering grades 6–8. Fun With Chemistry Camp is designed to stimulate scientific curiosity through demonstrations, experiments, and hands-on activities. Campers will learn how to gather evidence, apply forensic science techniques, and employ the scientific method to solve daily mysteries and crimes. -- Teacher Resource/Reference

Grandad Bluff
Grandad Bluff, the tallest bluff in the La Crosse area, has been a focal point of the La Crosse community. Limestone rock was quarried from the bluff for building materials for years. When the property was about to be sold for large scale quarrying, La Crosse citizens were concerned. A prominent family, Joseph & Irene Hixon, bought the property in 1909 holding it in trust until it was donated as park to the city of La Crosse in 1912.During this time, local citizens, lead by Mrs. G. C. Hixon, raised $15,000 to purchase the property and to help build public roads. Along with this purchase was some property below the bluff which became the Hixon Forest. -- imageide@s

Grandad Bluff Plaque
This is a historic plaque on top of Grandad Bluff in La Crosse. The plaque commemorates the site where "the first complete service of Christian divine worship" took place . It was conducted by Episcopal priest Fr. James Lloyd Breck with fellow missionaries in June 1850. -- imageide@s

Grandad Bluff View
This is a view from Grandad Bluff in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The campus below if the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. -- imageide@s

Mathematics in Context
Mathematics in Context is a comprehensive mathematics curriculum for grades 6–8 that was developed by a team in the Wisconsin Center for Education Research. Curriculum materials were tested in classrooms, and the program is now used by more than 400 U.S. school districts. The curriculum reflects the content and pedagogy suggested by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum and Evaluation of Standards for School Mathematics, and NCTM's Professional Standards for Teaching Mathematics. -- Teacher Resource/Reference

North Temperate Lakes Long-Term Ecological Research
The North Temperate Lakes SchoolYard Program studies the ecology of lakes, focusing on a set of seven northern Wisconsin and four southern Wisconsin lakes and their surrounding landscapes. The program serves many elementary, middle, and high school students annually, with science enrichment activities that include field trips, classroom visits, and residential academic summer camps. The program also offers professional development opportunities for teachers to integrate long-term ecological research activities with existing curricula at their schools. -- Teacher Resource/Reference

Palace of Heavenly Purity
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the mid-Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is located in the middle of Beijing, China and now houses the Palace Museum. The Palace of Heavenly Purity is a double-eaved building, and set on a single-level white marble platform. It is connected to the Gate of Heavenly Purity to its south by a raised walkway. In the Ming Dynasty, it was the residence of the Emperor. The Palace of Heavenly Purity is also known as Qianqing Palace. -- imageide@s

South School
One of two photos of the South School located in Lancaster, Wisconsin. This school was built in 1875 and was the first high school in Lancaster. The bottom photo shows the entire high school student body in 1939. -- imageide@s

Summer Music Clinic
The UW–Madison School of Music clinics feature performance and skill-building classes in music, band, orchestra, choir, musical theater, and jazz ensemble. The classes are augmented by theory, history, and other music-related class choices. The students participate in concert organizations, and classes are designed to help students polish both their ensemble and individual performance skills. Classes provide exposure to a variety of musical styles and ideas. Recreational and evening activities round out the day and provide a balanced and enjoyable camp experience. Registrants completing 11th grade in Wisconsin and attending the Senior Music Clinic are eligible to compete for one of 10 UW–Madison four-year scholarships. The Web site provides details on applications and deadlines. Requirements: Junior Session: students completing grades 6–8; Senior Session: students completing grades 9–12. -- Teacher Resource/Reference

WISCareers
Wisconsin Careers has offered high quality career development products and services to students and professionals in Wisconsin for more than 30 years. More than 700 Wisconsin Schools, agencies, and organizations have access to WISCareers, a career exploration and planning Web site. WISCareers links students and clients to occupation listings, course offerings, career assessments, financial planning resources, an e-portfolio program, resume and cover letter guides, and online test prep. WISCareers also links professionals to classroom activities, free training, and Web site customization. Many print materials are available for purchase. -- Online Project

Waisman Early Childhood Program (WECP)
The Waisman Early Childhood Program (WECP) is a University of Wisconsin–Madison laboratory school that serves as a model for meeting the needs of a developmentally diverse group of young children. Approximately two thirds of the children in the program are developing typically, while up to one third may have a special educational need because of a developmental delay or disability. The WECP features small class size, low student-to-teacher ratio, spacious classrooms, and an adjacent gymnasium. All classrooms open to a one-and-a-half-acre landscaped area, the Discovery Garden. The program complies with all state and local regulations governing early education and care, and is city- and nationally accredited. During a typical day in the preschool classrooms, children have opportunities for free play, dramatics, stories, music, art, science, experience with mathematical and literacy concepts, and computers. Requirements: See admissions policy for information. WECP has year-round programs for children ages 1–5, and adds a program for children ages 6–8 during the summer if space allows. -- Teacher Resource/Reference

Winter Evergreen Scene
The evergreen trees are filled with snow in this winter scene taken near Eagle River, Wisconsin. -- imageide@s

Wooden Pins
A photo of two types of wooden bowling pins that were used by the ABC (now USBC). The pin on the left is the Rock Maple Tenpin made by Peerless Products Company of Chicago, Illinois. The pin on the right is a Queen, Red Crown Brunswick Tenpin made by the Brunswick-Blake-Collender Company. -- imageide@s

Youth Entrepreneur Camp (Small Business Development Center)
The Youth Entrepreneur Camp is held each summer at the UW-Madison School of Business. The program uses Edge's 40-hour entrepreneur program curriculum supplemented with "The Best Game," a business simulation. The curriculum incorporates a variety of educational training techniques, including classroom instruction, outside speakers, interactive lessons and exercises, and field trips to local businesses. Participants learn how to successfully negotiate for business materials, set goals and recognize real business opportunities. Requirements: Students completing 7th or 8th grade. -- Teacher Resource/Reference