NIE Home | Sponsors | E FAQs | Order Form | Contact Us |
03/06/2023
■Class discussion: Which temperature scale would you rather use? Would you stick with Fahrenheit because it is familiar? Or, does the Celsius scale seem more logical and compatible with a metric system based on multiples of 10? Why should a temperature scale be based on the freezing and boiling points of water? Why do we use multiples of 10 in our decimal number system? Why divide time into 60-second minutes, 60-minute hours and 24-hour days? Would you ever change that into a decimal system?
Step onto any school campus and you'll feel its energy. Each school is turbocharged with the power of young minds, bodies, hearts and spirits.
Here on the Western Slope, young citizens are honing and testing their skills to take on a rapidly changing world. Largely thanks to technology, they are in the midst of the most profound seismic shift the world has ever seen.
Perhaps no time in our history has it been more important to know what our youth are thinking, feeling and expressing.
The Sentinel is proud to spotlight some of their endeavors. Read on to see how some thoroughly modern students are helping learners of all ages connect with notable figures of the past.
Now you can register online to start getting replica e-editions in your classroom.
Even small donations make a big difference in a child's education.
If you are interested in becoming a Partner In Education, please call 970-256-4299 or e-mail nie@GJSentinel.com