TeacherPlanet Newsletter   September 15, 2008  
  Newsletter Issue #240 - 2008 - Now over 200,000 Subscribers Worldwide   www.TeacherPlanet.com  
 

 
 

Quote of the Week: Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best. ~Henry Van Dyke

1. Kids Compete, Learn Science, Win $10,000!

ExploraVision is a national science competition that encourages K – 12 students to create visions of future technologies. It teaches creative thinking, problem solving and how to organize and convey knowledge. Students on four winning teams each receive a $10,000 savings bond! Learn more.

2. Lessons, Units and Other Complimentary Items

-SitesforTeachers: 1000+ Great Teacher Sites [See Details]
-Tool of the Week: Designing Effective Projects [See Details]
-Lesson Plans: Hurricane Lessons and Resources [See Details]
-Certificates & Awards: Student of the Week Certificate [Details]
-Teaching Units: Autumn/Fall Theme Unit [See Details]
-Worksheets: Open House Invitation [See Details]
-Monthly Themes: 330 A-Z Theme Unit Pages [See Details]
-ESL Feature: "Repeat After Us" ESL Site [See Details]
-TeacherFreebies.com: Back to School Printable Workbook [Here]
-Assessment Rubrics: Music Rubric - Beginner Recorder [Details]

Jones International University® (JIU) - With a renowned faculty of instructors from some of the most distinguished institutions in the world, Jones International University® (JIU) offers 100% online programs for master’s and doctoral degrees in education. As The Gold Standard Online University™, JIU can be reached at 800.563.0733 or online at www.jiudegrees.com.

3. Humor, Inspiration & News:

- Crazy Cartoon: "Welcome Back to School" [See Cartoon]
- Joke of the Week: "You're the Father of one of my..." [See Joke]
- News For Teachers: Latest Teacher Headlines, including...
- "Teachers union initiates school reform plan" [Read Story]
- "Proposed 12% wage hike for elementary teachers" [Read Story]
- "Brave teachers wanted for emergencies" [Read Story]

4. Other Sites of the Week For Teachers:

- Teachers Degrees: Online Masters in Education [Visit Here]
- Classroom Posters: Motivate Your Students [See Posters]
- Fundraising: Fun Fundraiser & Information Kit! [See Fundraisers]

Announcement: Walden University

Are you ready to give something back to your community by becoming a teacher? Walden University offers accelerated, online teacher preparation programs with an optional Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree. The demand for highly trained and prepared teachers has never been greater. Now is the time to answer this call to service. For more information visit here.

5. Our Friendly Supporters:

...Nova Southeastern University - M.A.T.L. online
...Connect with Walden University in our open forum
...ExploraVision - National Science Competition

With a faculty of instructors from distinguished institutions around the world, Jones International University offers online degree programs in education. 800.563.0733, www.jiudegrees.com
Click Here
 

1. Announcement
2. Lessons, Units & More
3. Humor Inspiration News 4. Sites for Teachers
5. Our Friends

 

1000 Great Educational Sites For Teachers

 

- Walden University
- Nova Southeastern U
- Jones International U ®

 

 
 
Brought to you by TeacherPlanet.com & The Educators Network