Live WordGirl Vocabulary Competition

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Register your class for the 2012 WordGirl Definition Competition, which takes place via live webcast.  The site explains:

The Definition Competition will consist of three short rounds plus a bonus round. In a game-show setting, students will put their vocabulary skills in practice as they are asked questions pertaining to word usage, definitions, using words in different contexts and reading comprehension. Your class will play along, in real-time, by submitting answers online during the webcast—and may be called out during the event! Plus, by registering for the Definition Competition, your class and school will automatically be entered into the WordGirl Definition Competition Sweepstakes for a chance to win books and WordGirl prizes! 

The competition is May 1, but register now to receive a kit to help your class practice.  Here are the official rules.  Good luck!

1/3/11 Tips: More Love of Learning, a Science Contest, Vocab Practice

1.   Begin the semester with a renewed focus on fostering a love of learning within your students.  What Ed Said has a list of 10 ways to do just that with great additional tips in the comment section.
2.   Have your students enter the 2011 DuPont Challenge by writing a science essay.  Check out the contest rules and have essays submitted by January 31, 2011 for a chance to win great prizes!
3.  VocabAhead is a great website for students to practice their vocabulary skills, particularly as preparation for the SAT and ACT.  They have a video section that gives context for words through cartoons.

Top 5 Teaching Tips of the Week (September 13-19)

1. Learn how one math class used IPods to practice probability. 
2. Your students can become explorers in Woogi World, a “safe, educational virtual world” where they can play games and learn character development.  The educator’s page shows you how the site promotes cyber safety to young students.
3. Vocabulary games galore can be found at http://www.vocabulary.co.il.  Students can practice homophones, prefixes, suffixes, complete word searches, learn oxymorons, and tons of other activities.
4. Looking for some science experiments for your class?  Choose from Yes Mag’s list of science projects, which range from growing crystals, creating water filters, and making mini-parachutes!
5. Bostitch is having a sweepstakes for teachers.  Find out how you could earn $5000 in classroom supplies.