Thursday, September 02, 2010
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Daily Science Webcasts
Katydids and Crickets - Thermometer
Out in the woods and wondering what the temperature is? You might give listening a try.
Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
Download a lesson based on political cartoons and print it out for use in your classroom. (PDF format)
This week's lesson: Mosque debate: Intolerance vs. insensitivity
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►Debate over Islamic mosque near ground zero shows sensitivity of words
►Kenya celebrates its new constitution
Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
►Archive of Geography quizzes
Proposal would penalize movies showing actors smoking with an R-rating
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USA Weekend Teacher Guides
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