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Monthly Archives: March 2008
Nonfiction Monday – On Matters Evolutionary
My Foundations of Education class has been studying religion in public education. Before we left for break, we spent time considering the evolution debate. This is a topic near and dear to my heart, and one in which I have … Continue reading
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Computation Podcast – 12 Ways to Get to 11
In this podcast, Anthony Hatch introduces listeners to the book 12 Ways to Get to 11 by Eve Merriam. Introduction I choose the 12 Ways to Get to 11 by Eve Merriam because I recently completed a lesson plan on … Continue reading
Computation Podcast – Rock, Brock and the Savings Shock
In this podcast, Cory Widdowson introduces listeners to the book Rock, Brock and the Savings Shock by Shelia Bair. Introduction Rock, Brock, and the Savings Shock is a colorfully illustrated book that teaches children the benefits of saving money, and … Continue reading
Computation Podcast – Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin
In this podcast, Megan Ney introduces listeners to the book Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin by Pam Calvert. Introduction Pam Calvert uses the age-old fairy tale of Rumpelstiltskin to tell a fascinating story involving multiplication of whole numbers and … Continue reading
Nonfiction Monday – The Philosopher and the Traveler: Two Books by Russell Freedman
When I was preparing for my trip to China last year, I read everything I could get my hands on. Two books I particularly enjoyed were by one of my favorite authors of nonfiction, Russell Freedman. Confucius: The Golden Rule … Continue reading
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