TeacherPlanet Newsletter   September 29, 2008  
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Quote of the Week: The only reason I always try to meet and know the parents better is because it helps me to forgive their children. ~Louis Johannot

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]
-Lesson Plans: Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan [See Details]
-Certificates & Awards: Shining Star Certificate [Details]
-Teaching Units: Fire Prevention Week Resources [See Details]
-Worksheets: Thanksgiving in Canada: Oct 13th [See Details]
-Monthly Themes: 330 A-Z Theme Unit Pages [See Details]
-Tool of the Week: October Printable Calendars [See Details]
-ESL Feature: Credit Crunch Lessons [See Details]
-TeacherFreebies.com: Complimentary Teacher Resource [Here]
-Assessment Rubrics: Six Traits Rubrics [Details]

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3. Humor, Inspiration & News:

- Crazy Cartoon: "The Terry Fox Run" [See Cartoon]
- Joke of the Week: "Any Idiots in the Classroom" [See Joke]
- News For Teachers: Latest Teacher Headlines, including...
- "Data loss exposes teachers' records" [Read Story]
- "Astronaut teachers to inspire next generation" [Read Story]
- "Homeschooling: When Parents Replace Teachers" [Read Story]

4. Other Sites of the Week For Teachers:

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

Online M.A.T.L. in 14 Months!

Nova Southeastern University’s Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) online program allows you to earn your degree in just 14 months and is a great way to increase your salary potential without compromising your busy schedule. Plus, you can choose from four specializations - Elementary Reading, Elementary Mathematics, K-12 Curriculum and Instruction, and K–12 Technology Integration. For more information, visit here.

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