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Entries from June 15th, 2009

We’re #2 (and we do try harder!)

June 15th, 2009 · 1 Comment · animoto, Content- Cross Discipline

The above is an excerpt from the animoto newsletter.  Thanks for all your help making Sayreville the second largest animoto for education district!  Looking for animoto examples?  Select the animoto category to search the blog.

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It’s all avoidable

June 15th, 2009 · No Comments · animoto, Content- Cross Discipline

Don’t be a statistic.  That was the message in the public service animotos created by Patrice Troutman’s English class.  Her class produced the animotos (during prom week) after reading the book Ellen Foster (in the book, alcoholism is a major character). Special thanks to Nicole and Victoria for sharing their video.  

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“Climate is what we expect,

June 15th, 2009 · No Comments · Content - Science

 weather is what we get.”Mark Twain said it best. If you are looking for weather information for your students, try NOAA’s education site.  You will find resources, lessons plans (grouped by age) on a diverse type of weather conditions.   Although I admire Mr. Twain, I had to laugh at George Carlin’s prefect weather forecast: Weather [...]

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