,...... did you hear the one about: ~~ Iowa: We Do Amazing Things With Corn. ewwww. Iowa: Just east of Omaha. Iowa: It's easy to spell. Dumb Iowa Laws; Kisses may last for no more than five minutes. One-armed piano players must perform for free. A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public. It is a violation of the law to sell or distribute drugs or narcotics without having first obtained the appropriate Iowa drug tax stamp. Dubuque ; Any hotel in the city limits must have a water bucket and a hitching post in front of the building. Indianola ; The "Ice Cream Man" and his truck are banned. Fort Madison ; The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire. Marshalltown ; Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants Ottumwa ; Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know. ....... and from [link removed].
If you're proud that your region makes the national news 96 nights each year because it's the coldest or hottest spot in the nation, you might live in Iowa.
If your local Dairy Queen is closed from November through March, you might live in Iowa.
If you instinctively walk like a penguin for five months out of the year, you might live in Iowa.
If someone in a store offers you assistance, & they don't work there, you might live in Iowa.
If your dad's suntan stops at a line curving around the middle of his forehead, you might live in Iowa.
If you have worn shorts and a parka at the same time, you might live in Iowa.
If your town has an equal number of bars and churches, you might live in Iowa.
If you have had a lengthy telephone conversation with someone who dialed a wrong number, you might live in Iowa.
YOU KNOW YOU ARE A TRUE Iowan WHEN: 1. "Vacation" means going east or west on I-80 for the weekend... or going to Adventureland. 2. You measure distance in hours. 3. You know several people who have hit a deer - more than once. 4. You often switch from "heat" to "A/C" in the same day... and back again. 5. You can drive 65 mph through 2 feet of snow during a raging blizzard without flinching. 6. You see people wearing camouflage at social events (including weddings). 7. You see people wear bib overalls to funerals. 8. You carry jumper cables in your car... and your girlfriend knows how to use them. 9. You design your kid's Halloween costume to fit over a snowsuit. 10. Driving is better in the winter because the potholes are filled with snow. 11. You know all 5 seasons: almost winter, winter, still winter, road construction & DAMN HOT! 12. Your idea of creative landscaping is a statue of a deer next to your blue spruce. 13. You were unaware that there is a legal drinking age. 14. Down South to you means Missouri. 15. East to you means Illinois. 16. A brat is something you eat. 17. Your neighbor throws a party to celebrate his new pole shed. 18. You go out to a tail gate party every Saturday. 19. Your 4th of July picnic was moved indoors because your fire works melted. 20. You have more miles on your snow blower than your car. 21. You find -20 degrees F "a little chilly." 22. You've never met any celebrities. 23. Your idea of a traffic jam is ten cars waiting to pass a tractor on the highway. 24. You've seen all the biggest bands... ten years after they were popular. 25. Your school classes were canceled because of cold. 26. Your school classes were canceled because of heat. 27. You've ridden the school bus for an hour each way. 28. You think ethanol makes your truck "run a lot better." 29. You know what's knee-high by the Fourth of July. 30. Stores don't have bags; they have sacks. 31. You install security lights on your house and garage - and leave both unlocked. 32. You see a car running in the parking lot at the store with no one in it no matter what time of the year. 33. You end your sentences with an unnecessary preposition. Example: "Where's my coat at?" ............. plus 100+ more!!! Check out the site. ........ and more; Anyone you want can be found at either the Dairy Queen or the Feed Store.
You see at least one friend a week driving a tractor through town.
The football coach suggested that you haul hay for the summer to get stronger.
Directions are given using "the" stoplight as a reference.
The city council meets at the coffee shop.
Your "letter jacket" was worn after your 19th birthday.
You decide to walk somewhere for exercise and 5 people pull over and ask if you need a ride.
Your teachers call you by your older siblings' names.
Your teachers remember when they taught your parents.
The closest Taco Bell or Burger King is at least 30 miles away. So is the closest shopping mall. .................. e'nuff. .
Hello. My name is Chandana Neureuther and I am a third grade teacher at Errick Road Elementary School in Niagara Wheatfield, New York. A collegue of mine showed me a project her class is embarking upon that integrates researching about your home state via the internet and writing to other classrooms across America to share the information on gingerbread men. I was given a website at [link removed]
Is it your intention to SPAM the board by repeating your diatribe ad nauseum? Not to mention you are misrepresenting yourself as being from each state...ND Liberal, ID Rebel... what's next, you are from Oklahoma too?
On 1/30/05, ID Rebel wrote: > On 1/17/05, Sheila Read wrote: ... > ....... > Concerning NCLB: The only way you're going to not leave a > child behind is to lower the standards to the Lowest Common > Denominator. OR eliminate all events which might leave a > child behind, such as any competitive contest like the > Spelling Bee, as explained in >>> > [link removed]; .......
On 1/17/05, Sheila Read wrote: > Here is site full of over 40 postcards to pick from I will > trade any for any of my preferences. > > Take Care, > Sheila
Sheila, I would really like to have a postcard from Idaho. I am collecting one from every State and have only a few to go. Idaho is one of them. I will send you one from Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada) in return. Please e-mail me if you're interested and we will exchange addresses.
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION: Congress in the Classroom® 2005
DEADLINE: March 15, 2005
Congress in the Classroom® is a national, award-winning education program now in its 13th year. Sponsored by The Dirksen Congressional Center, the workshop is dedicated to the exchange of ideas and information on teaching about Congress.
Congress in the Classroom® is designed for high school teachers who teach U.S. history, government, civics, political science, or social studies. Forty teachers from throughout the country will be selected in 2005 to take part in the program.
You will gain experience with The Center's educational Web site, CongressLink - [link removed].
Throughout the program you will work with national experts as well as colleagues from across the nation. This combination of firsthand knowledge and peer-to-peer interaction will give you new ideas, materials, and a professionally enriching experience.
In sum, the workshop consists of two types of sessions: those that focus on recent research and scholarship about Congress (and don't always have an immediate application in the classroom) and those geared to specific ways to teach students about Congress.
The 2005 program theme will be "Our New Congress -- the 109th." Confirmed session titles are:
* A View from Capitol Hill * The Importance of Teaching Democracy Appreciation * George W. Bush's Second Term: What's in Store for Congress? * Congress Has a Humorous Side * How Congress Members Decide (Hint: It Looks Like a Game of Billiards) * Teaching Congress Through Visuals * The Struggle to Reform Congress and Its Consequences * The Civil Rights Act of 1964: Using Document Analysis to Tell the Story * How to Get Your Point Across to Congress Members * The Dirksen Center Web Suite as a Resource for Teachers * Congressional Insight: A Computer Simulation of a Member's First Term in the House of Representatives, and more.
The workshop will take place from Monday, July 25 through July 28, 2005, at the Radisson Hotel in Peoria, Illinois. Teachers who are selected for the program will be responsible for (1) a non-refundable $135 registration fee (required to confirm acceptance after notice of selection) and (2) transportation to and from Peoria, Illinois. Many school districts will pay all or a portion of these costs.
The Center pays for three nights lodging at the headquarters hotel (providing a single room for each participant), workshop materials, local transportation, all but three meals, and presenter honoraria and expenses. The Center spends between $25,000 and $30,000 to host the program each year
Those teachers who are not selected for the program will have an opportunity to register for the Web-based Congress in the Classroom course.
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2005. Enrollment is competitive and limited to forty. Selection will be determined by The Center. Individuals will be notified of their acceptance status by April 1, 2005.
Take a look at The Dirksen Center Web site - [link removed].
If you are interested in registering for the Congress in the Classroom® 2005 workshop, you can complete an online registration form found at: [link removed].
Learn About One of the Best-Kept Secrets of American History: The I&M Canal
Five-day teacher workshops exploring the themes of immigration, transportation, western expansion and city building through study of the U.S. Canal Era, using the Illinois & Michigan Canal as a case study for the canal experience. Made possible through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the workshops are for K-12 teachers across the U.S.
Workshop highlights include • $500 stipend for each participant • Discounted graduate credit available • Presentations by noted canal historians, scholars and authors • Field visits to sites throughout the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor • Access to I&M Canal Archives at Lewis University Library • A wealth of resources, including unpublished primary source documents • Development of a curriculum project for classroom use
The workshops will be held at the Gaylord Building Historic Site, 25 miles from downtown Chicago and on the I&M Canal.
Choose from one of three sessions: June 27-July 1, July 12- 16 or July 25-29, 2005.
Application deadline: March 15, 2005. Go to [link removed].
Sponsored by Canal Corridor Association and Lewis University. Made possible by a grant through the Landmarks of American History program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Hi, I'm in Oregon and have been looking for a full-time position for two years without any luck. My husband is from Idaho and we are considering a move to the Boise area. Can anyone tell me what the job outlook is like there? I'm secondary endorsed in Social Studies and Language Arts. Thanks in advance for your help!
Hello, My family and I are looking to relocate in Idaho. I teach Spanish and could teach history. I also coach. My wife teaches elementary. If anyone has any info they could pass on it would greatly be appriciated. We are looking for anywhere in Idaho. Thanks
Register by Feb. 15 and save $15.....go to [link removed]
At the Core of Discovery: Exploring Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Opportunities Idaho Environmental Education Summit 2005 & Showcase of Student Work March 4 & 5 · Moscow (Student Union, University of Idaho)
Featuring...
Keynote Address
Dr. Carlos Schwantes
Blowing Smoke? Making Sense of the Environment in Pacific Northwest History
Opening Plenary Session Impacts and Consequences: Political, Social, Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Changes Following Lewis & Clark's Journey Friday, March 4, 10 a.m. • Ballroom, Student Union, University of Idaho A panel discussion, moderated by Keith Petersen, Idaho Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Coordinator, Lewiston Panelists are:
* James Fazio, PhD, University of Idaho College of Natural Resources professor and author of Across the Snowy Ranges, Moscow * Linwood Laughy, PhD, historian, author and licensed outfitter/guide with Clearwater Connections, Kooskia * Randy’L Teton, Shoshone-Bannock tribal member, art historian, Sacajawea model for the U.S. Mint, Pocatello * David Moryc, associate director of government affairs and outreach for American Rivers, Portland, Oregon * Allen P. Slickpoo, Jr., vice-chairman, Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee, Lapwai
Presentations on education projects and resources, field trips, exhibits, continuing education credits available too.
I am a teacher in Illinois and I am looking to possibly make a move. I was wondering what this area in teaching was like out west. Could someone tell me? Troy
Hi, I'm not a teacher yet, just getting ready to start studying for my BA. However, I am doing a little research. I am trying to decide whether to go for Elementary Education or High School Math. Can anyone please give me an idea of which would be in greater need over the next few years? I know that many new teachers have a difficult time finding full time employment everywhere, let alone in Idaho. I live in North Idaho, Coeur D Alene to be precise. I really appreciate the information and help. Good work to all of you.
I think the need for both teachers in any state is in high demand. There are far more jobs available every year for elementary teachers than secondary teachers. If I did it all over again, I would of gone elementary ed., more options, more jobs, more needs.
On 5/30/05, Elem Teacher wrote: > Anything but elementary education...there are way more elementary teachers than > openings pretty much everywhere except inner city and rural areas. Science, Math, > Spanish, bilingual, and Special Ed are your best bets. > > On 3/31/05, Susan Petersen wrote: >> I don't know about Idaho but Montana is screaming for >> teachers. Secondary Math would be very marketable. >> On 2/25/05, Christle Alarcon wrote: >>> Hi, >>> I'm not a teacher yet, just getting ready to start studying >>> for my BA. However, I am doing a little research. I am >>> trying to decide whether to go for Elementary Education or >>> High School Math. Can anyone please give me an idea of which >>> would be in greater need over the next few years? I know >>> that many new teachers have a difficult time finding full >>> time employment everywhere, let alone in Idaho. I live in >>> North Idaho, Coeur D Alene to be precise. I really >>> appreciate the information and help. >>> Good work to all of you.
you can always add elementery certification later on just by taking a simple PRAXIS exam.
with a Math Credential, you name your salary, what state you want to live in, you pick it, they dont' pick you, that's the major advantage in having a high school math credential.
there's a gazillion math jobs all over the country maybe not in rural areas, but in urban cities plenty of em.
,...... did you hear the one about: ~~ Iowa: We Do
Amazing Things With Corn. ewwww.
Iowa: Just east of Omaha.
Iowa: It's easy to spell.
Dumb Iowa Laws;
Kisses may last for no more than five minutes. One-armed
piano players must perform for free. A man with a moustache
may never kiss a woman in publ...See More