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  TeacherPlanet Newsletter   JULY 13, 2009  
  Newsletter Issue #282 - 2009 - Now over 150,000 Subscribers Worldwide   www.TeacherPlanet.com  
 

 
 

Quote of the Week: Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to error that counts. ~Nikki Giovanni

1. 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.

2. Lessons, Units and Other Complimentary Items

-Sites for Teachers: 1000+ Teacher Resources [See Details]
-Lesson Plans: Summer Camp Activities [See Details]
-Certificates & Awards: Super Swimmer Award [Details]
-Teaching Units: "Amusement Parks" Theme Page [See Details]
-Worksheets: "0-9 Number Fan" PDF Printable [See Details]
-Tool of the Week: The Pursuasion Map Learning Tool [See Details]
-Monthly Themes: 330 A-Z Theme Unit Pages [See Details]
-ESL Feature: "South Korea Hit by Cyber Attack" Unit [See Details]
-TeacherFreebies: Complimentary Teacher Resource [Here]
-Assessment Rubrics: Blank Rubric Templates [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:

- Crazy Cartoon: "Teacher Lay-Offs" [See Cartoon]
- Joke of the Week: "The Toughest Spelling Test Ever" [See Joke]

4. Other Sites of the Week For Teachers:

- Teachers Degrees: Online Masters in Education [Visit Here]
- News For Teachers: Latest Teacher Headlines, including...
- "Special-Ed Teacher wins President's Award, $10000" [Read Story]
- "Grading: Stop treating teachers like widgets" [Read Story]

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. Editor's Pick!  Featured Product of the Week:

Inflatable Insects

Doing a lesson plan on bugs? Here's a product that's sure to please your students! Super-sized inflatable insects make learning about insects fun! Set of 5 includes: Ladybug, Dragonfly, Ant, Bee and Grasshopper. You'll also get a handy activity guide. View here!


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...Walden University - Online Degree for Teachers
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