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Current Event Lesson Plan Activities to engage students in reading and analyzing newspaper articles for international and local current events. international current event • local current event • scientific current event • current event lesson plan • sports current event
What's New in the News? Is there a lot going on in the news lately? You bet! So, how do you make the most of what is in the news with your students? lesson plans • free lesson plans • language arts lesson plans • current events for kids • newspapers
Art Journal About Current Events Keeping track of current events can be tedious. This art journal prompt is an attempt to make news a bit more interesting. art journal promt • art journal ideas • art journals • art book ideas • sketchbook diary ideas
As It Stands Now
I return to Suite 101, yet again, angrier and more aggressive. Find out why in this article. animated films • movies • disney • music • current events
Classroom Door Suggestions to use the classroom door as a learning tool. daily riddle • current events • reading contest • significant numbers • subject units
Newspaper History Lessons Social Studies lessons no longer need to be read out of a dull text book. These ideas will help bring life back into what is seen historically as a boring subject. teaching current events • historical events learning • newspaper homeschool lesson • conversations that teach • scrapbook current events
Preparing for your Overseas Experience It is never too early to make plans for your trip abroad. Intellectual preparation requires one to be an expert in two countries--your own country and the place you're visiting. Language training is of utmost importance. This will not only help you move around the place but also get along with the locals, if not, make friends. Any preparation one does prior to the trip will pay off in the long run as it helps you concentrate, enjoy and make the most of your journey. travel preparation • history • culture • language • map
September 11 Again Many children with special needs have difficulty distinguishing between a TV news clip of current news and events from the past. Tips for parents and educators. 9-11 • september 11 • language impaired • mentally impaired • tv footage
You Have Got To Be Kidding! You Have Got To Be Kidding !! politics • issues • current events • president • monica lewinski
84. Who Are We? "We live in an age of radical discontinuity," what to do? Answering "Who Are We?" is one suggestion. peace • mental health • spirituality • culture • psychology
Anniversary Countdown for 2007 This year, 2007, has a number of anniversaries of critical historical events at almost every major interval, primarily from the history of Britain and the US. anniversaries • history • britain • united kingdom • america
Astrology and Current Events: Research or Cashing in on Tragedy? A look at the astrological community's response to tragic events. tragic events • astrologers • predictions • charts • prevention
Hugo Chavez, Venezuela's President Having survived jail and a coup, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's position for promoting changes throughout Latin America is solid hugo chavez • venezuela politics • foreign policy • international affairs • south america politician
Authentic Language Tasks Those of you who are familiar with <I>Norwegian Culture on Suite101</I> know that I occasionally like to throw some language resources into the mix. This month I’m showcasing a few remarkable websites that were selected for their capacity to stretch the Norwegian language learner’s abilities in interesting and culturally authentic ways. One of the best ways to learn a language is to simply dig in. I encourage you to do just that with the resources below. norwegian • language learning • authentic texts • assessment • in class activities
Color Names Nail Polish and Cars Nail polish and car manufacturers have color names that reflect current events and current culture. Cosmetics and De Soto car color naming strategies are compared. opi • nail polish • color names • color marketing • color naming psychology
Science News Article Science News: A study by Jacobus Biesmeijer and William Kunin (Leeds University), showing declines in pollinators and insect-pollinated plants in Britain and Netherlands. honey bee crisis • science news article • science • agriculture • vegetable gardens
Teaching Kids to Protect the Earth CCD classroom activities can teach children how to care for the earth that God gave them. teaching kids to protect the earth • lessons in saving the environment • ccd activities teaching children to care for the e • generation to save the world • classroom resources for earth day
College Term Paper Introductions Here's how to begin your papers with introductions that effectively orient readers to the topic and grab their attention. college term paper introduction • thesis statement • attention step • statement of relevancy • background infromation
ELLs and Strategic Reading This article shares one idea of how to use the Iditarod as a vehicle to practice inferring with English Language Learners. esl comprehension strategy lessons • iditarod lessons for ells • iditarod newsletter teaching tool • strategic reading for ells • using questioning and inferring for reading compre
National Association of Childfree Citizens A nonprofit organization of childfree citizens childless rights • childfree • nonprofit childfree organization
The Honey Bee Crisis In 2005, there was a honey bee crisis in the United States. The honey bee crisis (40-60% of honey bees in U.S. dead or weakened) negatively impacts wide range of crops. honey bee crisis • crops • vegetable gardens • agriculture • pollination
Astrology and Terrorist, Part Two,Astrology and Terrorist, Part Two More on the astrological meaning behind the attack on the World Trade Center and the events that have followed.,More on the astrological meaning behind the attack on the World Trade Center and the events that have followed. astrology • birth chart • saturn • pluto • opposition
John Adams Commemorates 9/11 With the summer slew of film dramatizations of 9/11, it's nice to know that the classical music field has had something to say about current events, too. on the transmigration of souls • john adams • new york philharmonic • 9/11 • twentieth-century composition
Thinking About Selling...When? When is the right time to start thinking about selling your book? The answer may surprise you! book sales • selling • selling your book • book marketing • marketing a book
Art Journal Idea About Ugliness Like beauty, there are a number of ways people define the word ugly. How do you define what's ugly? Explore this in your art journal. art journal • art journal prompt • journal prompt • art journal ideas • art book ideas
Artist Date Idea About Groceries When was the last time you were at the grocery store and thought about anything other than was on your list? Did you know art supplies are lurking everywhere? artist date • artist date idea • mixed media art supplies • freebies • free art supplies
Benefits of a Weight Loss Blog Journaling and social support are both important when trying to lose weight. Blogging is an easy way to combine these two key weight loss strategies. online weight loss journal • weight loss blogging • benefits of online journaling • blog about weight loss • benefits of blogging about weight loss
Cartoon Drawing in the Classroom Kids can relate to cartoons. They love to read them and draw them. Learn practical ways to incorporate cartoon drawing into your lessons. classroom cartoon drawing • teaching with cartoons • cartooning lesson • homeschooling unit • newspapers in education
Coffeehouse History Coffeehouses play a greater role than just providing your daily caffeine fix. From Yemen to Seattle, coffeehouses act as gathering places. history of coffeehouses • social role of coffeehouses • coffee and culture • art and music and coffee • penny universities
Free Online Language Lessons Free classes in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Cantonese, and just about any other language you can think of are available online at no cost. free on line language classes • study french • study spanish • learn italian • learn japanese
How to Be Prepared For a Promotion Being prepared for a promotion means planning ahead. For anyone who wants to take over their boss's job, here are a few tips. planning for promotion • how to get the boss's job • preparing for career advancement • planning a successful career • plan for career growth
Lydia Sigourney An introduction to Lydia Howard Huntley Sigourney, who was a very famous poet in her own time. lydia howard huntley sigourney • poetry • poems • emily dickinson • school
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a model of success achieved through unwavering commitment to well-tested marketing guidelines. macy thanksgiving day parade • long-term corporate promotion • well tested marketing guidelines • nbc television william and mary students • audience
Middle School Virtual Classrooms High schools and colleges are using virtual classrooms for any number of subjects. Should junior high teachers give them a try? junior high • online classrooms • virtual classroom • virtual classrooms • online classroom
Ocean Data Integration Effort Efforts are underway to better integrate ocean observational data. This can only help to better protect ocean resources and improve decisions made about their future. ocean data integration effort • integrated ocean observing system • ioos • ocean observing program • ocean observation infrastructure
Sell Your Articles to Magazines Review of HOW TO WRITE ARTICLES THAT SELL by L. Perry Wilbur and Jon Samsel, a good beginners guide to writing for magazines. magazine writing • freelance writing • nonfiction • articles • writing
Voting and Your Children Teachable moments occur every time there is another election, and the more press the election gets, the more important the lessons are to teach. kids and elections • children doing research • government offices • function of offices • voting for candidates
<i>WRITER'S INTERNET SOURCEBOOK</i> If you watch this page mostly for tips on good web sites for writers, I've got a good book for you. <i>Writer's Internet Sourcebook</i> by Michael Levin lists and reviews more than 500 sites for writers in all fields. directories • writers • intenet • resources • writer's internet sourcebook
5 Ways to Improve Job Security Organizations that need to reduce staff numbers do so by looking at who is expendable. Don't be on that list. increasing job security • how to avoid layoff • reducing chance of being laid off • retaining your job • how not to get laid off
Breathing Life into History Finding connections with history brings the past into the present to allow greater understanding of what people experienced and the events shaping our world. experiencing history • historic re-enactment • cultural festivals • preserving the past • historic societies
Carschooling – A Review A great homeschooling book looks at ways to make time spent in the car into learning time for your kids. carschooling • diane flynn keith • homeschool curricula • family travel • educational games
Channel One in the Classroom In exchange for classroom equipment, high schools and middle schools show a news program called Channel One in their classrooms. It contains ads. Is this a good idea? channel one • primedia • high school student • middle school student • news program
Classes for College Preparation College level expectations can be a shock after high school. Here are a few classes you can take that will help you prepare for the transition. college prep classes • college preparation • high school course • advanced placement english • public speaking
Classroom Time Capsule Creative task to have students explore their school experience. time capsule idea • how to make a time capsule • what to put in a time capsule • time capsule content • school time capsule
College Course Recommendations Looking for college classes that will offer valuable knowledge, aid in your career choice, and pique your interest? Here are five recommendations. college classes • class recommendation • class suggestions • public speaking • contemporary history
Don't Be Passed Over for Promotion Don't get turned down next time a promotional opportunity becomes available. Prepare now for the future and a chance to advance your career. how to be promotable • how to earn recognition and reward • be a stellar employee • how to get noticed by your boss • doing what it takes to get ahead |
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