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Course Descriptions


How do I know which online Genealogy Course to take first?
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: What is Genealogy? How Do I Start My Family Tree?
How Do I Use the Internet for Genealogy?
Course 1 (Ages 12 - Adult)




Sept. 16 - Oct. 16, 2008
: Learn how to trace your family history using the Internet. An online course for persons new to Genealogy and/or the Internet. The instructor patiently leads newcomers through the Internet with ease. Those who prefer a faster pace are able to do so because the course is self-paced. The course is purposely long in order to offer much to the very beginner to genealogy as well as the experienced genealogist who is new to the Internet.; It covers:; 1. Charts and Forms and How to Acquire Information for Them; 2. Exploring the WWW for Genealogy; 3. More About Surnames; 4. Search Engine Tips; 5. Mailing Lists and Family Photographs; 6. How to Organize Your Genealogical Data; 7. Comparing Computer Software for Genealogy
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: Where to Find Specific Genealogical Information on the Internet
Course 2
(For Ages 13 - Adult)


Aug. 28 - Sept. 27, 2008
Oct. 22 - Nov. 21, 2008: An online course that provides a variety of activities for special searching needs. Participants are given a chance to work on a one-to-one basis at self-paced speed, to learn how to find the unusual and miscellaneous material.; It covers:; 1. Learning to become familiar with simple research tools and techniques on the Internet.; 2. Vital Records: Birth, Adoption, Marriage and Death; 3. Census, Tax and Land Records; 4. Maps, Gazettes, Atlas', City Directories, County Histories; 5. Military Records for Genealogical Gleaning; 6. Native Americans, African American, Hispanics; 7. Jewish, Quakers, Lutheran, Mennonite, Huguenot Latter Day Saints, Other Religions
Click button for registration information on this course.: Advanced Genealogical Research Using the Internet
Course 3
(For Ages 14 - Adult)



Nov. 11 - Dec. 11, 2008
: This online course gives you a variety of activities for those needs that come after longer periods of researching.; It covers:; 1. Ship Passenger Lists, Immigration & Naturalization, American Migration Trails and Homestead Applications; 2. Mental Patients, Prisoners, School Students, Teachers, Divorces, CCC and WPA workers; 3. Freemason, Female Ancestors , Relationship Chart, U. S. Marshals F. B. I and Secret Service officials, Divorce records; 4. Family Bibles, Journals, Diaries, Handwriting, Family Reunions, Scrapbooking, DNA in Genealogy and Medical Genealogy; 5. Odd and Unusual Sources
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World Genealogy*
*Prerequisite Genealogy Courses 1, and/or 2, and/or 3
(For Ages 15 - Adult)



Nov. 19 - Dec. 19, 2008: Searching the world for your ancestors can be a bit intimidating. Course 4 is a good start in this endeavor. This online course uses skills learned in previous courses to do research on and off line in more than 52 countries around the world. Seeking genealogical information, participants will work, one to one, with the instructor, at a self-paced speed online for as many days of the week as desired within the 30 day session.; Countries included are: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, British, Canada, Canary Islands, Caribbean, Central America, Channel Islands, Chile, China, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Ecuador, England, Finland, France, French Guiana, Germany, Greece, Guyana, Iceland, India, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Middle East, Netherlands, New Zealand, Newfoundland, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Scandinavia, Scotland, South Africa, South America, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Venezuela, Wales/Cymru, West Indies. New countries are added monthly. If you need a country not listed, let me know and I'll try to find some info on it for you.
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Caves and Cave Art


Sept. 17 - Oct. 17, 2008
Nov. 1 - 30, 2008: Explore the wonderful underground world of caves. Gain a better understanding of how they form and learn about the strange formations as well as the creatures that live there. Learn about the beautiful cave art found in many caves from all over the world.
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Exploring Civil War Sites on the Internet(American History For Ages 14 - Adult)


Sept. 11 - Oct. 11, 2008
Oct. 16 - Nov. 15, 2008: A wonderful online self-paced course for the Civil War enthusiast, and those who want to learn more about the War. Explore diaries, letters, newspapers. Reenact battles and follow up commentary. View photographs. Yankees or Rebel, you will enjoy this adventure!; Activity 1 - Overview; Reenactments, Battles, People, Maps; Activity 2 -What was Life Like During The Civil War?; Diaries, Letters, Papers, Stories; Activity 3 -Show Me; Photographs; Activity 4 - Do You Have Relatives that Fought in The Civil War?; Genealogy; Activity 5 - Not Enough Time; Poetry and Music, Media Coverage, Flags
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Native Plants of California(For Ages 14 - Adult)




Sept. 23 - Oct. 23, 2008: An online course for: newcomers to California, those who for the first time in their lives have time to work with horticulture and landscape, residents who desire to use native plants in their landscape, and those folks who are "just plain interested" for no particular reason.; Activity 1. A List of California Native Plants and Where to Get Them; Activity 2. Sites of Interest; Activity 3. Native Plant Societies, Botanical and Environmental Organizations in California
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Native Plants of Michigan (For Ages 14 - Adult)




Sept. 4 - Oct. 4, 2008
Oct. 7 - Nov. 6, 2008: An online course for: newcomers to Michigan, those who for the first time in their lives have time to work with horticulture and landscape, residents who desire to use native plants in their landscape, and those folks who are "just plain interested" for no particular reason. There is a worksheet you can download to help with special projects in your landscape.; Activity 1. A List of Canadian Native Plants and Where to Get Them; Activity 2. Sites of Interest; Activity 3. Native Plant Societies, Botanical and Environmental Organizations in Michigan
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Native Plants of Texas (For Ages 14 - Adult)



Sept. 11 - Oct. 11, 2008: An online course for: newcomers to Texas, those who for the first time in their lives have time to work with horticulture and landscape, residents who desire to use native plants in their landscape, and those folks who are "just plain interested" for no particular reason. There is a worksheet you can download to help with special projects in your landscape.; Activity 1. A List of Texas Native Plants and Where to Get Them; Activity 2. Sites of Interest; Activity 3. Native Plant Societies, Botanical and Environmental Organizations in Texas
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Xeriscaping and Composting (For Ages 10 -Adult)



Sept. 11 - Oct. 11, 2008: Water conservation and recycling awareness has made xeriscaping and composting very popular in the gardening and landscape arena. Utilize a one-on-one instruction with an instructor is this beginning online course to help you learn more about these procedures.
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Sept. 11 - Oct. 11, 2008: You may want to work on a Scout Merit Badge, start a new hobby or revitalize an old one. Learn the basics of postal collecting. Completion Certificates available upon request.
: Activity 1. Tell Me About It; Activity 2. What Should I Collect?; Activity 3. What Do I Need?; Activity 4. How To's, Tips, and Miscellaneous
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Storm Chasing (For Ages 13 - Adult)



Sept. 11 - Oct. 11, 2008: Learn about storms, how they form and what causes them. Learn about clouds, storm phenomenon and what tornado chasers need to know and what they do as they chase storms. Test your skills and knowledge about tornado chasing with the storm chaser simulation. Look at lightning, hurricanes and major weather events .
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Basic Photo Editing (For Ages 13 - Adult)




Sept. 4 - Oct. 4, 2008
Oct. 22 - nov. 21, 2008: Learn to do interesting things with your digital and scanned pictures. Get ideas and advice in taking and creating high quality photographs and learn to use digital images with projects for fun, home, school or business. Practice basic editing, play with advanced editing and prepare images to be web-ready. One-to-one interaction with the instructor.

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Using Your Digital Camera (For Ages 13 - Adult)




Sept. 16 - Oct. 16, 2008
Oct. 21 - Nov. 20, 2008: Explore different ways to use your personal digital camera for home, school, work and play. At the same time you will also learn about the hardware and software on your computer and how to utilize them for the best digital photographs. One-on-one interaction with the instructor.
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