Al Wilson’s NIE Tips 1.30.12
AGRICULTURE – HORTICULTURE: Item #1 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has established new hardiness zones for the United States down to as small as half-mile sections. See: http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb Item #2 AG & Economics: The cow jumped over the moon. How high will beef prices go in 2012? Texas is the largest beef producing [...]
Final day to register for Creations 2012!
Today is the LAST day to register for Creations 2012. If you would like to register please call or email me at: nie@forumcomm.com or 701-241-5566. We also have room for teachers to come to our workshop tonight. We will not be offering this workshop again for 2 more years, please come if you are interested. [...]
Journalism opportunities for students
Asian American Journalists Association Student Programs Update We are spreading the word for a few Journalism opportunities for students! 2012 J Camp FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSA week-long training program for students who are interested in journalism.DEADLINE: MARCH 16, 2012 Scholarships FOR GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: CIC/Anna Chennault ScholarshipBENEFITS * $3,900 will go towards the student’s college [...]
Al Wilson’s NIE Tips 1.24.12
AMERICAN HISTORY: Item #1 Comedian Stephen Colbert said regarding the possibility of entering the presidential race, “I’m a one-man Lewis and Clark; and I’m just looking for my Sacagawea.” Discuss this comment. Item #2 The year 2011 was the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. You might like to look at the Museum [...]
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Al Wilson’s NIE Tips 1.18.12
AMERICAN HISTORY: Item #1 The Confederate submarine H.L. Hunley now sits in a conservation tank in North Charleston. SC, allowing the first clear view of the sub since it sank in 1864. Item #2 “German police raid homes of 44 suspected neo-Nazis” The word Nazis should spark a discuss of America’s involvement in [...]
Come see us on Tuesday!
Come one, come all to the Gate City Bank sponsored, NIE Workshop with Steve Stark! When: Tuesday, January 17th Where: Centennial Elementary, 4201 25th Street South, Fargo, ND Time: 4-5 p.m. CEUs will be mailed out to all who attend. Hear the history of education in the Red River Valley and open your minds to [...]
Black History Month Resource
Next week, Monday, January 16th – is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Celebrate with your class. Here is a great tool for you to teach with: http://www.nieteacher.org/nie2/TabloidBlack%20Heritage/MLK.pdf
Al Wilson’s NIE Tips 1.10.12
AMERICAN HISTORY: A .45 caliber Thompson submachine gun believed to be used by Bonnie & Clyde in the 1930s is going on auction in Kansas City, MO. Study the prohibition era and Al Capone plus others. What constitutional amendment started prohibition? Which amendment ended it? ECONOMICS – ECOLOGY: Two foreign investments groups [...]
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