Teachers.Net Gazette Vol.6 No.3

March 2009

	Cover Story by Graysen Walles
	Teachers are Brave
Somewhere in this country a drive-by was avoided, a robbery was reconsidered, or a suicide attempt was abandoned because a teacher was willing to show up and make a difference in the classroom, administrative office, after school activity, or at the home of a child.
	Harry & Rosemary Wong: Effective Teaching
	Assessing for Student Learning
	Columns
»	The 21st Century Teaching-Learning Environment - (Think Outside the Classroom Box)Hal Portner
»	Why Do You Teach?Sue Gruber
»	Educating Homeless ChildrenLeah Davies
»	Old School Progress ReportsTodd R. Nelson
»	Habit vs. Awareness for the 3 Practices and for the Hierarchy of Social DevelopmentMarvin Marshall
»	The Busy Educator's Monthly FiveMarjan Glavac
»	Dear Barbara - Advice for SubsBarbara Pressman
»	Global Travel GuruJosette Bonafino
»	Tool & ToysRick Morris
	Articles
»	Economic Relief for TeachersTeachers.Net
»	Fifty Years of TeachingBill Page
»	Strange SignsTim Newlin
»	A Dozen Surefire Tips To Maximize Flexible Grouping and Small Group LearningSusan Fitzell
»	Time to Reward YourselfAlan Haskvitz
»	March 2009 Writing PromptsJames Wayne
»	Using Photographs To Inspire Writing VHank Kellner
»	What’s Wrong With Teacher Education In This Country?Howard Seeman
»	“Slumdog Millionaire” Teaches About Education, TooDorothy Rich
»	Teachers’ Role in Improving Students’ Thinking Skills: Moving beyond the ‘sage on the stage’Ambreen Ahmed
	Features
»	Apple Seeds: Inspiring QuotesBarb Stutesman
»	Today Is... Daily CommemorationRon Victoria
»	The Lighter Side of Teaching
»	Teacher Blogs Showcase
»	Liz Phillips' Printable Discipline Rubric
»	Photo tour: 4th Grade Classroom
»	Lessons, Resources and Theme Activities: March 2009
»	Featured Lesson: Recognizing Bullying
»	Modeling Guided Reading FAQ, Periodic Table of Videos – Fascinating Chemistry!, Carl Sagan - 4th Dimension Explanation, Parabolas in the Real World, Al Jolson sings - Brother Can You Spare a Dime?, Lovers’ Waltz - Casey Willis on violin, Meet Secretary of Education Arne Duncan
»	Live on Teachers.Net: March 2009
»	T-Netters Share Favorite Recipes
»	Managing Hyperactive Students
»	Newsdesk: Events & Opportunities for Teachers
»	This Board’s For Me!

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Modeling Guided Reading FAQ Periodic Table of Videos – Fascinating Chemistry! Carl Sagan - 4th Dimension Explanation Parabolas in the Real World Al Jolson sings - Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Lovers’ Waltz - Casey Willis on violin Meet Secretary of Education Arne Duncan

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Modeling Guided Reading FAQ Frequently Asked Questions about Guided Reading with Mesquite ISD first grade teacher Candice Bookman. (9:04) www.youtube.com/watch?v=txC-Qo_8GiU Periodic Table of Videos – Chemistry! University of Nottingham www.periodicvideos.com Clicking on any element on the Periodic Table on www.periodicvideos.com launches a video about that element, with description and demonstrations. There are other topics covered, such as the one featured here with fascinating information about the common candle. (5:04) But be sure to check out the Periodic Table of Videos site. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZjfoJmOt1I Carl Sagan - 4th Dimension Explanation World famous astronomer and astrophysicist, the great Carl Sagan, explains the 4th dimension. (7:15) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9KT4M7kiSw Parabolas in the Real World The properties of the parabola have many applications in the real world! (2:19) www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djnwlj6OG9k Article continued on next page Please send your favorite YouTube videos to kathleen@teachers.net. We'll consider all submissions for future Video Bytes! » More Gazette articles... http://www.fbi.gov/cyberinvest/escams.htm

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