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"March Mania"®

March 15 - April 5, 2010

A multi-subject enrichment program for the NCAA Tournament on the Road to the Final Four in Indianapolis. Email nie@statesman.com to request your teacher's guide.


The 2010 Census: It's All About Us

Explore the history of the U.S. Census and get an overview of the 2010 Census in this educational supplement.

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THIS WEEK'S WORD IN THE NEWS 

FIASCO

DEFINITION:
A complete failure, especially one that is ignominious or humiliating.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
A former state official who played a major role in the state's biggest privatization fiasco is now making money trying to help Texas fix the problems that resulted.
Dallas Morning News -- 03/15/2010

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Italy's 'Purple People' protest premier

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

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Hummingbirds - Brain Size Doesn't Matter

Understanding the cerebral activity of hummingbirds may lead researchers to resolve human language disorders.



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"Take your legs off and play:" Profile of a Paralympian

Discussion prompts & video archive.


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Download a lesson based on political cartoons and print it out for use in your classroom. (PDF format)

This week's lesson: Sunshine Week: Shine the light on your government

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One sport, 65 teams, no medals: NCAA Tournament is the Olympics of college basketball

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive



Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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