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  TeacherPlanet Newsletter   NOVEMBER 03, 2008  
  Newsletter Issue #247 - 2008 - Now over 200,000 Subscribers Worldwide   www.TeacherPlanet.com  
 

 
 

NOV 4th is ELECTION DAY in the USA : GET OUT AND VOTE!

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

-Sites for Teachers: Thousands of Great Sites [See Details]
-Lesson Plans: Aviation History Month Lessons [See Details]
-Certificates & Awards: ExploraVision Awards [Details]
-Teaching Units: Veterans Day / Remembrance Day [See Details]
-Worksheets: Presidents of the USA - Workbook [See Details]
-Monthly Themes: 330 A-Z Theme Unit Pages [See Details]
-Tool of the Week: Education Technology Encyclopedia [See Details]
-ESL Feature: "English Saves the Day" for ESL [See Details]
-TeacherFreebies.com: Complimentary Teacher Resource [Here]
-Assessment Rubrics: Writing Rubrics [Details]

Accelerated Reader™ - Build a love of reading in every student: All-new Accelerated Reader Enterprise includes access to more than 100,000 quizzes to help teachers keep every student motivated to read like never before. More information!
Accelerated Math™ - Building excitement is key to math success: Adopted by more than 20,000 schools, Accelerated Math software is helping teachers create excitement for math in students of all abilities. More information here

3. Humor, Inspiration & News:

- Crazy Cartoon: "The Modern Teacher" [See Cartoon]
- Joke of the Week: "Crazy Definitions: Letter P" [See Joke]
- News For Teachers: Latest Teacher Headlines, including...
- "The Election Choice: Education" [Read Story]
- "Italian Students, Teachers Protest Education Cuts" [Read Story]
- "Education and the Election: A Preview" [Read Story]
- "No work, no pay, teachers warned" [Read Story]

4. Other Sites of the Week For Teachers:

- Teachers Degrees: Online Masters in Education [Visit Here]
- Classroom Posters: Motivate 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.

5. Our Friendly Supporters:

...Nova Southeastern University - M.A.T.L. online
...ExploraVision - National Science Competition

 

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

 

1000 Great Educational Sites For Teachers

Complimentary DVD: "Real Kids, Real Stories"

 

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