Saturday, October 27, 2012

Hey, guess what! I'm developing a website! mzteachuh.com

Hey, baby, you and me keep learning!


Such a surprising domain name!  http://mzteachuh.com
I will put some new things, like original cartoons, and the top news, ideas and tweets of the week.
See, everybody can learn new skills. Even me!

I'll keep writing this blog, naturally. This is too interesting and fun.

http://www.lilsugar.com/Fall-Arts-Crafts-Kids-25276701

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and Fun Tweets of the Morning 10/27/12

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and Fun Tweets of the Morning 10/27/12: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTeachers 1. Combine Technology With Hands-on Science!  http://www.weareteachers.com/grants-contests/swe...

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and Fun Tweets of the Morning 10/27/12

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and Fun Tweets of the Morning 10/27/12: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTeachers 1. Combine Technology With Hands-on Science!  http://www.weareteachers.com/grants-contests/swe...

Ed Tech and Fun Tweets of the Morning 10/27/12

https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTeachers

1. Combine Technology With Hands-on Science!

 http://www.weareteachers.com/grants-contests/sweepstakes/fisher-scientific?utm_campaign=fischer_scientific_Ad&utm_medium=website&utm_source=Ad

 2. From Smoke Signals to Tweets: How The Evolution Of Communication Is Changing Your Classroom

http://edudemic.com/2012/10/evolution-of-education/ 

 3. 10 Ways Libraries Matter in a Digital Age

http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/inside-scoop/10-ways-libraries-matter-digital-age?utm_source=ReadingRockets.org&utm_medium=Twitter 

4.  Tiferes Bnos, Poor Jewish School In New York, Keeps Performing Through Constant Teacher Training

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/25/tiferes-bnos-poor-jewish-_n_2017200.html 

5. Check out your area!

There are plenty of Halloween happenings in the Tri-state

http://www.mohavedailynews.com/articles/2012/10/26/news/local/doc508a453a51a0a064423674.txt 

 The 20 Best Pinterest Boards About Education Technology

http://edudemic.com/2012/10/pinterest-education-technology/ 

7. Five Tips from Successful Online Students

http://edudemic.com/ 

8. Quick Look: Can Software Help Educators Teach Writing?

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/jp/quick-look-can-technology-help-educators-teach-writing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

 

 

Friday, October 26, 2012

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and the Heart of Service Tweets of the Day...

MzTeachuh: Ed Tech and the Heart of Service Tweets of the Day...: 1. Tips for Tech-Cautious Teachers  http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/10/24/tln_crowley_tech.html?tkn=NNCC9K%2BuAqGZLUtSZlcshHI8AG...

Ed Tech and the Heart of Service Tweets of the Day 10/26/12

1. Tips for Tech-Cautious Teachers 

2. Linda Lane, Pittsburgh Schools Superintendent, Turns Down $20,000 Pay Raise

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/25/pittsburgh-schools-superi_n_2015773.html 

Statue of George Washington Carver as a child.

 3. Serving Low-Income Students

 http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/teaching_ahead/

4. Department Of Defense Needs Overhaul Of Recruitment Practices, Faces Shortfall Of STEM Workers: Report

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/25/citing-shortfall-in-quali_n_2017331.html 

5. ClassBadges Is A Free Way To Gamify Your Classroom

http://edudemic.com/2012/10/classbadges-is-a-free-way-to-gamify-your-classroom/ 

6. Intensive Early Intervention Improves Social Skills and Brain Responses

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/intensive-early-intervention-improves-social-skills-and-brain-responses 

Catch those ZZZZs so you can achieve.

7. Snooze or Lose

Overstimulated, overscheduled kids are getting at least an hour’s less sleep than they need, a deficiency that, new research reveals, has the power to set their cognitive abilities back years.

http://nymag.com/news/features/38951/ 

 

MzTeachuh: Edgar Allan Poe

MzTeachuh: Edgar Allan Poe: A fascinating, intelligent, tragic guy. Its as though he were writing the original scripts for 'Criminal Minds.'     The Writings of E...

Edgar Allan Poe

A fascinating, intelligent, tragic guy. Its as though he were writing the original scripts for 'Criminal Minds.'

 
 The Writings of Edgar Allan Poe: The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore

Also other images.

http://www.eapoe.org/ 

Edgar Allan Poe
Lesson plans, biography, and teaching resources

http://www.webenglishteacher.com/poe.html

Edgar Allan Poe, short stories, tales, and poems 

poestories.com/

Contains Poe's works, story summaries, quotes, Poe wordlist with definitions, photos and paintings.
The Raven illustrated by Manet.

The Poetry Foundation has a biography about Poe worth reading, as well as articles and poems. Thanks again, Poetry Foundation.

http://www.poetryfoundation.org/bio/edgar-allan-poe?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Poetryfoundationorg+Newsletter&utm_content=Poetryfoundationorg+Newsletter+CID_361b8d5dd6a63ad29a2e2e410b8a0ead&utm_source=Campaign%20Monitor&utm_term=Poetry%20of%20Edgar%20Allan%20Poe#about
 
Here is a lesser known poem by Poe; what a cry for help.

A Dream Within a Dream

By Edgar Allan Poe
 

Edgar Allan Poe

1809–1849
Take this kiss upon the brow!
And, in parting from you now,
Thus much let me avow —
You are not wrong, who deem
That my days have been a dream;
Yet if hope has flown away
In a night, or in a day,
In a vision, or in none,
Is it therefore the less gone
All that we see or seem
Is but a dream within a dream.

I stand amid the roar
Of a surf-tormented shore,
And I hold within my hand
Grains of the golden sand —
How few! yet how they creep
Through my fingers to the deep,
While I weep — while I weep!
O God! Can I not grasp
Them with a tighter clasp?
O God! can I not save
One from the pitiless wave?
Is all that we see or seem
But a dream within a dream?
 

MzTeachuh: Teachable Moment: Hurricane Sandy

MzTeachuh: Teachable Moment: Hurricane Sandy: Reported Friday am   If Sandy Becomes 'Frankenstorm,' It Could Be Worst In A Century  "We're not trying to hype it," National Weat...

Teachable Moment: Hurricane Sandy

Reported Friday am


If Sandy Becomes 'Frankenstorm,' It Could Be Worst In A Century

 "We're not trying to hype it," National Weather Service meterologist Paul Kocin tells Bloomberg News. "What we're seeing in some of our models is a storm at an intensity that we have not seen in this part of the country in the past century."

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/10/26/163690889/if-sandy-becomes-frankenstorm-it-could-be-worst-in-a-century?utm_source=NPR&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=20121026 

 Please, don't try to play in the storm: no surfing, no boogie boarding, no skim boarding. Water is powerful and treacherous. Anyone who's carried a couple gallons of milk knows its heavy. Anyone who's just slipped in a puddle knows it can knock you off your feet. A hurricane is a tornado type storm with millions of gallons of water moving everything. Don't let that be you slammed into a building or flushed down a drainage pipe. I won't tell you any tragic stories, but they happen and could be avoided. Be prepared. Its a great job for a middle schooler to keep the emergency supplies, etc., updated. There's so much less apprehension when we plan ahead for any emergency.

What is a hurricane?

  1. hur·ri·cane/ˈhəriˌkān/

    Noun:
    1. A storm with a violent wind, in particular a tropical cyclone in the Caribbean.
    2. A wind of force 12 on the Beaufort scale (equal to or exceeding 64 knots or 74 mph).

    Synonyms:
    storm - tornado - gale - tempest - typhoon - whirlwind
    Hurricanes

    What is a hurricane?
     Severe Weather and Natural Disaster
    Hurricanes

    We lived in Okinawa (military family) and the panhandle of Florida--went through more hurricanes then we could count. Our palm trees were always totally sideways. We sometimes went through the eye.

    Hurricane Lesson Plans and Coloring Pages for Teachers

    http://voices.yahoo.com/hurricane-lesson-plans-coloring-pages-teachers-1883868.html 

     

    Teaching Children About Tropical Storms and Hurricane Irene

    http://news.yahoo.com/teaching-children-tropical-storms-hurricane-irene-235800741.html 

     

    Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready

    http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare/ready.php 

     Hurricanes

    View from space of a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico
    Inspire others to act by being an example yourself, Pledge to Prepare & tell others about it!
    Pledge to Prepare
    Get Hurricane Sandy updates at the National Hurricane Centerhttp://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

    Kids and their families may want to help others even if they themselves are not affected by the storm. This is one group that helps folks in disasters.

    Convoy of Hope

    Hurricane Sandy Response Update
    Friday, October 26, 2012 11:00 a.m. CDT
    As Hurricane Sandy heads toward the Eastern seaboard of the U.S., we’re hoping the storm doesn’t cause significant damage, as some forecasters have warned. Convoy of Hope’s Global Disaster Response team is closely monitoring the storm. In the event that Sandy does hit the U.S. next week, Convoy of Hope is prepared to respond where necessary. Updates can be found here as warranted.
    - Convoy of Hope Global Disaster Response Team
    http://ht.ly/eNyW9
     

 

MzTeachuh: Questions? Tweets of the Morning 10/26/12

MzTeachuh: Questions? Tweets of the Morning 10/26/12: Huh?  Any questions?   1. For Students, Why the Question is More Important Than the Answer http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/1...

Questions? Tweets of the Morning 10/26/12

Huh?

 Any questions?

 

1. For Students, Why the Question is More Important Than the Answer

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/10/for-students-why-the-question-is-more-important-than-the-answer/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

2. 5 Mistakes You Are Making at the IEP Table

http://special-ism.com/5-mistakes-you-are-making-at-the-iep-table/  

Whoa!

3. Teaching Channel Presents - Technology and Science 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFUna4rxmwo&feature=youtu.be 

4. Helping Children Learn to GIVE

http://childhood101.com/2012/10/helping-children-learn-to-give/ 

5. A History of Reading

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/10/26/a-history-of-reading/ 

6. Friday's Fact - Did You Know? Bernard Rimland Proposes Biological Basis for Autism in 1964 

http://autism-cafe.blogspot.com/2012/02/fridays-fact-did-you-know-bernard.html?spref=fb 

Solidarity

 

7.  Talking with Children About Difficult Subjects: Illness, Death, Violence and Disaster

http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/talking_children_about_difficult_subjects_illness_death_violence_disaster 

Thursday, October 25, 2012

MzTeachuh: How Much Does Education Mean To You? Tweets of the...

MzTeachuh: How Much Does Education Mean To You? Tweets of the...: Malala Girls sho wing some profound leadership. 1. Malala Yousafzai: Girls who risk their lives defying the Taliban http://uk.news...

How Much Does Education Mean To You? Tweets of the Day 10/25/12

Malala

Girls showing some profound leadership.

1. Malala Yousafzai: Girls who risk their lives defying the Taliban

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/malala-yousafzai--girls-who-risk-their-lives-defying-the-taliban-24102012.html?fb_action_ids=4862559801008&fb_action_types=og.recommends&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582&code=AQAcKGdBq8Dgr0nho3yj_8rnayWNVh-VM5MaNNvNgCxzY_74zBcuE87I-uvLzjHJiSxtk7Cz2VtBzGEs-5Xcw5POrmThWEqwFR0_15eFlFSIwT7dlLryP5Zv1aNzX_9NiVypfXHdX0RsrJdY-DtpOIMRSQNGq4TDTLtcJEbRbbzOqs_cuAuvVk6b0GvnmFmAGAuBXuD0BODIHvlXCnawNowd#_=_ 

2. Making Sleep a Childhood Priority (or Not)

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/making-sleep-a-childhood-priority-or-not/ 

3. Asthma Attack Care Tips So Learning Is Not Impacted

 http://www.ser4kids.com/personal-development/asthma-attack-care-tips-so-learning-is-not-impacted

4. Benefits of Breakfast: ADHD and Nutrition

A high-protein meal in the morning can help your ADHD child learn through the rest of the day.

 http://www.additudemag.com/adhd/article/3594.html

5. 25 Sensory Integration activities for hyperactive kids

http://www.examiner.com/article/25-sensory-integration-activities-for-hyperactive-kids 

Alexis is autistic, and Miss Montana 2012. She'll compete in the Miss America contest.

6. Meet Alexis Wineman, Who Might Just Become the First Autistic Miss America

As she puts it, “Normal is just a dryer setting,” and she’s setting out to change the way people view autism, and autistics, with her campaign.

7.   SharCould The Next Miss America Have Autism?

 

MzTeachuh: Halloween Dogs With A Sense of Humor

MzTeachuh: Halloween Dogs With A Sense of Humor: And so many other adorable costumes on dogs. 25 Dogs Who Can't Wait To Show Off Their Halloween Costumes http://www.buzzfeed.com/franke...

Halloween Dogs With A Sense of Humor

And so many other adorable costumes on dogs.

25 Dogs Who Can't Wait To Show Off Their Halloween Costumes

http://www.buzzfeed.com/frankenweenie/25-dogs-who-cant-wait-to-show-off-their-halloween

MzTeachuh: Da Vinci? In Vegas? Field Trip!

MzTeachuh: Da Vinci? In Vegas? Field Trip!: That's one big Mona Lisa. The Venetian once housed the Guggenheim Museum and hosted some of the most famous art in the world. Though th...

Da Vinci? In Vegas? Field Trip!

That's one big Mona Lisa.

The Venetian once housed the Guggenheim Museum and hosted some of the most famous art in the world. Though that is closed, the Venetian has expressed confidence in the intellectual interest of the Vegas tourist and invited Leonardo Da Vinci and his notebooks for a visit.

 

I've been twice. Not bragging, but due to the autumn school break of a fourth grade family member, I had the outstanding chance to again view Leonardo a second time through the eyes of a budding genius.

 

Some of Da Vinci's actual notebooks with his illustrations and teeny tiny writing were on display. There were replicas of Leonardo's inventions that made it seem like you were hanging out in his studio. Extremely cool. There were interactive displays. Great for curious minds of all ages. There were models of his visions, like the perfect city.

Guess there were no fig leaves in Florence

  A whole room details Mona Lisa over the centuries, including the anecdote that Napoleon at times moved the painting into his bathroom and the painting there received water damage. At least Bonie appreciated great art. His troops in Egypt used a canon to blow the nose off the Sphinx. (I guess they didn't get the memo.) 

 

A short film about Da Vinci's process of producing 'The Last Supper' is at the end of the exhibit.

 

 

I've been blessed to view several paintings by Leonardo at other museums, but the displays of his inventions in a three dimensional experience bring us into his workshop in an almost personal way.




Da Vinci, truly a most unusual genius, but not those who assembled this canon designed by Leonardo. A family member who has a degree in physics noticed it was assembled backwards, and if fired would hit the artilleryman who fired it!
Displayed inside: the famous glider, protohelicopter, lots of canons, parachute, deep sea diver, water skiis, various sleuces and irrigation devices, and surprisingly, musical instruments: Leonardo was a busy man.   

 The Venetian itself is very pleasant to visit, lovely ceilings with peering cherubs a la Renaissance Italy, a cute canal with gondolas for rent a la Disneyland, and pretend outdoor cafes with pizza and gelato under a dazzling painted sky and clouds that seem to move. And a wonderful pallazzo, minus St. Mark's. (And the Paris has an Eiffel Tower but no Notre Dame. Wonder why Vegas subtracts famous churches? Ha! not much mystery, Vegas being nicknamed Sin City.)
Don't be disappointed, the gondoliers are not truly opera singers. But trust me, they try.

 

Leonardo's inventions in replica

Here is the website. The dates have been extended through January. Hurrah for the intellectualism of Vegas tourists!

Da Vinci – The Genius

A glimpse into the mind of the original Renaissance Man

http://www.venetian.com/Las-Vegas-Entertainment/Special-Events/Da-Vinci-The-Genius/ 

 

MzTeachuh: Fun in the Fall for Everyone Tweets of the Morning...

MzTeachuh: Fun in the Fall for Everyone Tweets of the Morning...: Autumn is Goldi lock's favorite season: its not too hot or too cold. Let's go outside! Such fun with nature! 1. Halloween and Bonfire...

Fun in the Fall for Everyone Tweets of the Morning 10/25/12


Autumn is Goldilock's favorite season: its not too hot or too cold.
Let's go outside! Such fun with nature!

1. Halloween and Bonfire Night

http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/packs/pack_thrillseeker.htm 


http://www.naturedetectives.org.uk/email?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nd_halloweenbonfirenightis

This site has so many diverse activities.

2. Autumn Fun activities

 http://www.education.com/seasonal/autumn-fun/

3.  Top Five Outdoor Fall Activities

http://parenting.slides.kaboose.com/311-top-five-outdoor-fall-activities/6 

4.  Autumn Is the Best Season to Play Outdoors

http://www.active.com/outdoors/articles/Autumn_Is_the_Best_Season_to_Play_Outdoors.htm 

5.  The best Autumn Activities, Fall Traditions and Fun Fall Ideas

http://www.squidoo.com/autumn-activities-fall-traditions-fall-ideas 

6. Outdoor Fall Activities

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/outdoor-fall-activities-709768/ 


Playing outside in the crisp air makes a kid peckish; older kids, too, like me. The cranberry recipes look especially good.

7.  39 Favorite Fall Desserts

 http://familyfun.go.com/autumn/fall-recipes/fall-desserts/favorite-fall-desserts-pg-927273/#Cranberry%20and%20Apple%20Crumble;9

 



Wednesday, October 24, 2012

MzTeachuh: Kids Respond to Good Teaching Tweets of the Day 10...

MzTeachuh: Kids Respond to Good Teaching Tweets of the Day 10...: 1. Kids Like Blues: Using Music and Video to Rock Your Classroom http://www.edutopia.org/blog/kids-like-blues-music-video-jon-schwartz ...

Kids Respond to Good Teaching Tweets of the Day 10/24/12

1. Kids Like Blues: Using Music and Video to Rock Your Classroom

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/kids-like-blues-music-video-jon-schwartz 

2.  2012 Election Lesson Plans from C-SPAN Classroom 

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2012/01/2012-election-lesson-plans-from-c-span.html#.UIi3GYYX9sk 

3.  Rumor Has It

http://special-ism.com/rumor-has-it/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Special-ism+%28Special-ism%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

4. Creating Lovers of Reading: Tips for Using a Self-Selected Reading System in Your Classroom

http://theeducatorsroom.com/2012/10/creating-lovers-of-reading-tips-for-using-a-self-selected-reading-system-in-your-classroom/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theeducatorsroom%2FvPKE+%28EducatorsRoom%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher 

5. What Works in Tech Tools: Spotlight on ClassDojo

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/10/what-works-in-tech-tools-spotlight-on-classdojo/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+kqed%2FnHAK+%28MindShift%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetche

6. Blended Learning: Strategies for Engagement

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/blended-learning-engagement-strategies-andrew-miller 

7.  Fair Isn’t Equal: Seven Classroom Tips

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/fair-isnt-equal-richard-curwin?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=fairequal 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Long Division Style! Tweets of the Day 10/24/12

MzTeachuh: Long Division Style! Tweets of the Day 10/24/12: Long division style! An ything to understand long division! 1. Long Division Style  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_emb...

Long Division Style! Tweets of the Day 10/24/12

Long division style!

Anything to understand long division!

1. Long Division Style 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iWU6K3GV2A8 

 Meyer Levin School for Performing Arts Classes 622 and 624 perform a Gangnam Style parody teaching long division with decimals.

2. 25 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Twitter

http://edudemic.com/2012/10/25-ways-to-get-the-most-out-of-twitter/ 

3. National Board Seeks to Boost Its Impact on Teaching Profession

http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2012/10/17/tl_board.html 

 4. 12 Ways to Use the Presidential Election in Your Classroom 

 http://www.teachhub.com/12-ways-use-presidential-election-your-classroom

 5. Common Warning Signs of Dyspraxia in Children Pre-K to Grade 2

http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dyspraxia/common-warning-signs-of-dyspraxia-in-children-pre-k-to-grade-2 

 6. 9 Creative Storytelling Tools That Will Make You Wish You Were A Student Again

http://thejournal.com/articles/2012/10/22/9-storytelling-ipad-apps-and-web-tools.aspx?admgarea=Features1&m=2 

7.  Fall Crafts

http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/holiday-seasonal-crafts/fall-crafts/ 

 Apples: Shrink 'em

Who wouldn't love to have these creepy characters hanging around? To bring them to life, peel the apples, then use a small knife to carve faces (for well-defined features, cut out deep eye sockets and leave prominent noses). Bake the carved apples at your oven's lowest temperature for three hours, then let them sit in a warm, dry place for at least a few days. Once they're dry and shrunken, press black-bean eyes and rice-grain teeth into place. We also pressed on bundled-yarn wigs and tied on fabric strips cut from bandannas.
Aaaarrrr, matey!

 

 

 

 

Shaping the Future Tweets of the Day 10/24/12

First Book Canada

https://www.facebook.com/pages/First-Book-Canada/160799554011287 

 

1. Autism Response Team

http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/autism-response-team 

2. Li Zhuqing, Chinese Kindergarten Teacher, Accused Of Hitting Students Who Struggle With Math (VIDEO) 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/23/chinese-teacher-hits-kindergarten_n_2007272.html 

3. Families With Children On Autism Spectrum Look For Insurance Reform

http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2012/10/24/westerville-autism-spectrum.html 

4. Cheating in school: Why it happens and how to prevent it

http://www.aboutourkids.org/articles/cheating_in_school_why_it_happens_how_prevent_it

5. Using Tch Video Strategies in Your Classroom

https://www.teachingchannel.org/blog/2012/10/24/september-survey-results/?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=post10241202&utm_campaign=fbt 

6. Why teachers are and aren't using educational video games

http://www.education.com/?cid=80.

http://edudemic.com/2012/10/why-teachers-are-and-arent-using-educational-videos-games/ 

7. 18 Educational Apps for Halloween 

http://www.teachhub.com/18-educational-apps-halloween 

8. Our Top 10 Halloween Picks!

http://www.education.com/slideshow/thirdgrade-halloween/ 

http://www.education.com/?cid=80. 

I must admit I think the spooky food art is really cute.

 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Oooo, That Looks Interesting! Tweets of the Mornin...

MzTeachuh: Oooo, That Looks Interesting! Tweets of the Mornin...: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/locations/center/museum/ 1.  National Geographic   Event...

Oooo, That Looks Interesting! Tweets of the Morning 10/24/12


http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/locations/center/museum/

1.  National Geographic Events

2012 All Roads Film Festival & Photo Camp present The Next Generation of Photojournalistshttp://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/locations/center/museum/

Also, 

Nat Geo Kids

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/ 

2. Mr. Lincoln Goes to Hollywood 

http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/Mr-Lincoln-Goes-to-Hollywood-174944931.html 

Is that Abraham or Daniel? You figure it out.

3. Lindsey Stirling

https://www.facebook.com/lindseystirlingmusic 

Thriller better look out.

 Moon Trance- Lindsey Stirling 

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dfZ9BXaNyE

Is that Stephen there, to the left, with a beard?

4. Stephen Colbert's Hobbit cameo confirmed

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10842482 

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

MzTeachuh: Wonderful Hobbit Posters and Quotes

MzTeachuh: Wonderful Hobbit Posters and Quotes: “ The Bagginses had lived in the neighbourhood of The Hill for time out of mind, and people considered them very respectable, not only bec...

Wonderful Hobbit Posters and Quotes

The Bagginses had lived in the neighbourhood of The Hill for time out of mind, and people considered them very respectable, not only because most of them were rich, but also because they never had any adventures or did anything unexpected: you could tell what a Baggins would say on any question without the bother of asking him. This is a story of how a Baggins had an adventure, and found himself doing and saying things altogether unexpected.” The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien (p.4)


 We have the audacious writing, the mystical music, and the visualization that may be as effective or not as effective as our own imaginations. But there is the enticement!

The Hobbit ★ Trailer Song ▶ "Misty Mountains Coldhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-dVcj_gYAQ

- Hummed by Thorin in his bedroom at Bag End, The Hobbit, An Unexpected Party
- Thranduil about Thorin, The Hobbit, Flies and Spiders
- Description of Elrond, The Hobbit, A Short Rest


Smaug

MzTeachuh: Reading Facts Tweets of the Day 10/23/12

MzTeachuh: Reading Facts Tweets of the Day 10/23/12: Wow, she's reading a Kindle made out of wood! 1. Beyond Texts and Tweets, Young People Still Love to Read Books http://blogs.kqed.org/...

Reading Facts Tweets of the Day 10/23/12

Wow, she's reading a Kindle made out of wood!

1. Beyond Texts and Tweets, Young People Still Love to Read Books

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/10/beyond-texts-and-tweets-young-people-still-love-to-read-books/ 

 

 2. Blogs About Reading

Page by Page

http://www.readingrockets.org/article/54490/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Hootsuite&utm_campaign=RRSocialMedia 

3. Getting the Hang of Social Timing, Part 2

http://special-ism.com/getting-the-hang-of-social-timing-part-2/ 

4. Twenty Tips for Creating a Safe Learning Environment

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/20-tips-create-safe-learning-environment-rebecca-alber?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_content=blog&utm_campaign=safeschools 

5. Teaching Channel Presents - Digital Literacy 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2df5IQNer0&feature=youtu.be 

6. A new solution for dismissal time chaos

http://thecornerstoneforteachers.com/2012/10/a-new-solution-for-dismissal-time-chaos.html 

 

7. Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Affects More Than 1 In 3 Teens, Small Study Shows 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/23/excessive-daytime-sleepiness-teens_n_2002967.html?ir=Education 

8. 3 Quick Ways To Spice Up Your Presentations

http://edudemic.com/2012/10/presentation-tips-slidevana/ 

9. Should Math and Science Teachers Get Special Training?

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/10/do-math-and-science-teachers-need-special-training/ 

 

 

MzTeachuh: Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts for Halloween

MzTeachuh: Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts for Halloween: Pumpkin carving as fine art: The Headless Horseman This holiday is very controversial; not only does it offend many family's religious c...

Cheesy Jokes and Serious Thoughts for Halloween

Pumpkin carving as fine art: The Headless Horseman
This holiday is very controversial; not only does it offend many family's religious convictions (they may believe it is glorifying the 'dark side') but the images and stories are really scarey and icky, even for adults.  



You don't have to believe in the supernatural to be offended or freaked out by Halloween. The concentration on aberrant behavior is enough to be unsettling. What might we do to take the edge off of the disturbing aspects of Halloween?

All children go through various developmental levels (Piaget's theory of cognitive development http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaget%27s_theory_of_cognitive_development) and it is possible to create an experience appropriate for the child's development. It is not easy, particularly if you live in the modern world, but with effort, a classroom and a family experience can be healthy for a child. For example, even though I enjoy the television show, 'Grimm," it is really not for young children. The episode, La Llorona, will freak out millions of folks, Hispanic or not. Another urban legend I have learned to never mention in class is Bloody Mary; the kids are truly scared. And what's the point of that? ELA classes can study folklore and Edgar Alan Poe without being traumatized.
How about the Simpson's version? I think Edgar would have enjoyed it.

The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe http://www.schooltube.com/video/e850bdb733e729c582a9/The-Raven-by-Edgar-Allan-Poe

Bart always cracks me up as the raven.
Many families, school, and community groups concentrate on Harvest Festivals. That is a fine contrast to the ghastly. But even if you choose a study of nature, for example, spiders are freaky. Most are just helpful little garden buddies, but there are some dangerous ones. Kids need to know. Same with bats, and various birds. Around here we have huge ravens; I see them with their beady eyes focused on my chihuahua.

So we temper the fun, the imaginative, the quaint qualities of this season with supervision and wisdom. If you feel your child's school is offending your family's sensibilities--tell the principal. Tell the superintendent. You and your child have rights, especially when it comes to the quality of the school community activities. Offer an alternative. Autumn and harvest time (in the northern hemisphere) offers very lovely opportunities for art and activities. You could skip the dark side and go straight to Thanksgiving. 
Yeah, Linus, I agree with you.

And don't forget, 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_the_Great_Pumpkin,_Charlie_Brown 

Here's a download: http://www.fanpop.com/spots/halloween/videos/67218/title/peanuts-cartoon-great-pumpkin-charlie-brown



So, where are the jokes? These are just riddle-diculous.

You can actually buy this in NYC.
Did you hear about the new ice cream for monsters? 
Its called cookies and scream.

This is a pic of an actual CookiesNScream Sundae.

Knock, knock, who's there?
Ivan.
Ivan who?
Ivan to bite your neck.


Where did Mzteachuh take the ghost for lunch?
Pizza Haunt.

Why isn't he purple?
Where do werewolves stay on vacation?
The Howliday Inn.

Where does the Wolfman live?
In a werehouse.

Also, my classes used to play 'Name that Tune' with 'Elvira Presents Haunted Hits' just to be very silly. Once we won a decorating contest with our classroom door covered with original panels and comic style story of the Purple People Eater. (Was the People Eater Purple, or did he eat purple people? Inquiring minds want to know.) 

And Drac finally got with it.

bobby 'boris' pickett & the cryptkickers - monster mash 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0thH3qnHTbI 

File:Monster Mash cover.jpg
The mashed potatoes was really a dance?

How do zombies celebrate Halloween?
They paint the town dead.

What oinks and drinks blood?
A hampire.

Sheb Wooley - Purple People Eater (1958) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9H_cI_WCnE 

 

 Dad: Your older brother sure looks weird and scarey tonight. 

Younger brother: Yeah, just wait til he puts on his mask.



 What did the poultergeist serve at his Halloween party?
Halloweiners.


Routine frequently seen at Middle School dances.

 We can't forget Michael Jackson's 'Thriller." 




 What do birds say on Halloween?
Trick or Tweet.




What do fishermen say on Halloween?
Trick or Trout.





What did the little ghost have in his lunch box?
A boo-loney sandwich.
What did he have to drink?
A little box of Ghoul-Aid.







 What do you call the eyeglasses for a ghost?
Spooktackles.

Scaredryer.

How did the bootician dry the Wolfman's hair?
With a scaredryer.

Is it good to drink the three weird sister's brew from the Scottish Play?
Yes, its very newt-tricious.


What do baby ghosts like to play?
Shriek-a-boo.

What happened when the phantom disappeared into the fog?
He was mist.
Don't get me started on comic books!Sabrina the Teenage Witch




Did you hear about the hippie werewolf?
He was fur-out, man.







What does an Aussie witch ride on?
A broomerang.
(Well, I'm not.)

And the greatest favorite of all--I even created a tee shirt for myself at Zazzle that read on the back:
I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts! 
Who ya gonna call?

 Ghostbuster theme song 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytAYsn__ZZI&feature=related