- Kids-Space.org is a fun site that allows students to select or submit a drawing, and then use it as a springboard for a story. Check out all of the wonderful stories young writers have created for the site and encourage your students to participate.
- If you're looking for a hands-on geography lesson, turn to Mr. C's Class Blog for inspiration! His eighth grade class used colorful dough to make landforms. It's a great way to assess their knowledge of landforms while letting them get creative.
- Integrate history and writing in this cool essay contest from Scholastic! The 2011 Breaking Barriers Essay Contest challenges students to "show how they use Jackie Robinson's values to face their own barriers." Exciting prizes include a trip to see the MLB All-Star Game and free laptops! The contest ends March 4, so see the contest guidelines for further information.
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Happy Monday, everyone!
-Veronica
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