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Teachers, parents, and kids!
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August 11, 2009
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Plan your trip to the cliff dwellings.
http://www.nps.gov/archive/meve/cliff_dwellings/cliff_dwellings_home.htm
Teachers, find activities before, during, and after your trip.
http://www.nps.gov/archive/meve/edu_resources/edu_resources_home.htm
The Colorado Youth Summit offers the only statewide program in the nation to directly involve youth in decision making about historic places: http://www.coloradopreservation.org
Find Mesa Verde photos on Facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20022&id=1613517361#/pages/MESA-VERDE-NATIONAL-PARK/12222187461?ref=search
“The world was their backyard”
Find photos, videos, journals, and more about the trip around the world.
http://www.theworldbyroad.com
Meet the explorers and bring them to your class.
http://www.theworldbyroad.com/contact-us
Read more stories written by kids, for kids.
http://nextgen.yourhub.com/NextGen
Find more photos and a longer story by Rachel and Conner about the S.O.S. trip.
http://nextgen.yourhub.com/NextGen/Stories/Travel/Story~626294.aspx
“Brothers share happiness of reading with children”
Keep count of all the books given to needy children. The count is at 24,006 as of August 9, 2009.
http://www.myownbook.net/
Donate books or money.
http://www.myownbook.net/donatehere.html
Start your own chapter in your area.
http://www.myownbook.net/startyourownchapter.html
Discover these shocking statistics about illiteracy (not being able to read). Scroll to Why Read Aloud?
http://www.myownbook.net/howtoreadaloud.html
Meet other kids who are doing heroic deeds across the nation.
http://www.kidsareheroes.com/index.html
“Hot-shot rookies fire up red-hot
Catch a home game this summer.
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=col
Find kid clubs, programs, games, and more.
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/mlb/kids/index.jsp?c_id=col
August 4, 2009
“Putting faces to the figures: orphans in
Find out how you can help children who don’t have parents or a home. www.globalorphanrelief.org or call 303-840-1123
Run or walk to raise funds.
http://www.globalorphanrelief.org/T4KII.html
Adults and teens can travel to
http://www.globalorphanrelief.org/files/JOF_II_Mission_Plan2.pdf
Find more stories for kids by kids: http://YourHub.com/nextGen
“This IS who I am: Sara fights epilepsy”
Buy Sara’s book and learn more about epilepsy.
www.itsnotwhoiam.com
Questions and answers
http://www.itsnotwhoiam.com/Epilepsy_Q___A.html
Read more kid hero stories.
www.kidsareheroes.com
“Kid Scoop Puzzler”
Play games and vote for your favorite Kid Scoop mascot.
http://www.kidscoop.com/section_fronts/kids/
“Make each step count- run for orphans”
Register, raise funds, and get running!
http://www.globalorphanrelief.org/T4KII.html
“The wonder down under: Diving among the dangers”
See some of the world’s best underwater photography.: www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books, go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books.
Or find them on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/
July 28, 2009
“Cookin’ up sizzling, savory classes in
Discover all the classes offered in
Discover classes offered this fall, from Holiday Cookies to Splendid Spain.
http://www.auroragov.org/stellent/groups/public/documents/article-publication/045111.pdf
To purchase a copy of the cooking book, email: lcsaenz1@msn.com
Find more stories for kids, by kids: http://nextgen.yourhub.com/NextGen
“Smile, crocodile”
Rules for the contest
http://www.seethebiggerpicture.org/photo-contest-info.php
Entry form
http://www.seethebiggerpicture.org/photo-contest-entry-form.php
More photo tips.
http://www.seethebiggerpicture.org/photo-contest-tips.php
“See-through frog found”
See the new species for yourself.
http://www.conservation.org/fmg/pages/galleryplayer.aspx?galleryitemid=89
“Kid Scoop Puzzler”
Play games and vote for your favorite Kid Scoop mascot.
http://www.kidscoop.com/section_fronts/kids/
“Around the world at 16”
Find photos, FAQs, blogs, and more: http://www.sailzac.com/
See the route Zac took around the world: http://www.sailzac.com/map.html
See a short trailer of Zac’s journey.: http://cgi.ebay.com/Zac-Sunderland_W0QQitemZ270427845421QQcategoryZ16071QQcmdZViewItem
“The wonder down under: Decorated and dangerous”
See some of the world’s best underwater photography.
www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books, go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books. Or find them on Amazon.
July 21, 2009
"Mayor says
Read Rachel and Dannika's full story about the Mile-high city.
http://nextgen.yourhub.com/NextGen/Stories/Community-News/Story~636792.aspx
Read Mayor John Hickenlooper’s full State-of-the-City speech.
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_12833525
What is FasTracks?
http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/main_1
See photos of this wonder-in-works
http://www.rtd-fastracks.com/gallery.php?category=19§ion=main
"Discover adventure in the land of enchantment"
Visit the adobe buildings and go on guided tours.
http://www.taospueblo.com/
Find information about Bandelier National Monument Park in
http://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm
"Kid Scoop puzzler"
Vote for your favorite Kid Scoop mascot.
http://www.kidscoop.com/section_fronts/kids/
"Enjoy science all year long"
Sign up for after-school science discoveries.
http://www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/kids.html
Parents and teachers, get on the mailing list and keep informed about hot opportunities.
http://www.colorado.edu/sciencediscovery/aboutus/mailinglist.html
"Sea dragons and seahorses"
See some of the world’s best underwater photography.
www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books, go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books.Or find them on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Crabs-Undersea-Encounters-Mary-Rhodes/dp/0516253549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244760832&sr=1-1
Ichthyology (study of fish) for kids.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Kids/kids.htm
Visit the
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/flash_content/
Get info on the Shark Weekend.
July 14, 2009
"Take a leap of faith at
Discover the fun awaiting you: http://www.camptimberline.com/
Find more student-written stories at: http://YourHub.com/nextgen
"Girls in
Sarosha's site with details about her charity.
http://www.childrencareforchildren.org/
Find more stories about kids who make an impact on their world.
http://www.kidsareheroes.com/lily.php
A 9-year-old Canadian girl stated another charity to spread peace and education for girls in
"Two Rockstars rocket to All-Star game tonight"
Catch the All-Star results.
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=col
All Things
"The wonder down under: Hide 'n-SEA-k"
Watch a trumpetfish swim and hide among seaweed.
http://www.ehow.com/video_2355562_identify-trumpetfish.html
See some of the world's best underwater photography.
www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books, go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books.
Or find them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com
July 7, 2009
"Rocky Mountain Soccer Camp is a kick"
Get the dates and info about the camp.
www.rockymountainsoccercamp.com
"A dragon roars and dancers dazzle - Colorado Dragon Boat Festival"
See what's sizzling at the festival: http://www.cdbf.org/
"Enrich your summer...volunteer!"
Get details about the Community Food Share.
www.communityfoodshare.org
Answers to your questions about volunteering.
http://www.communityfoodshare.org/FAQs.doc
Find more student-written stories at:
http://YourHub.com/nextgen
"U.S. men upset world soccer history"
Welcome the men home from their historic global feat.
http://www.ussoccer.com/
"The wonder down under: Camouflaged creatures"
See some of the world's best underwater photography.
www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books,
go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books.
Or find them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com
Watch a battle between a shark and an octopus.
http://video.nationalgeographic.com
June 30, 2009
“Cheyenne Zoo camp - a wild experience”
Celebrate the Fourth of July at the zoo with a sky ride.
http://www.cmzoo.org/
Find out about camps, birthday parties, moonlight safaris, and more.
http://www.cmzoo.org/exploreLearn/overview/
“Have a screaming good time at Lakeside”
Find hours, prices, and group rates.
www.lakesideamusementpark.com
“Boy saves drowning toddler”
Parents, education is the first safeguard against disaster.
http://www.abcpoolsafety.org/Pool_Drowning_Facts.379.0.html
Kids, learn how to keep yourself and your friends safe in the water.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/water.html
“Red hot Rockies continue to roll”
Find the Rockies’ home schedule and check out their standings in the National League.
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=col
“The wonder down under: giant kelp forests
See some of the world’s best underwater photography.
www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books,
go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books.
Or find them on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Crabs-Undersea-Encounters-Mary-Rhodes/dp/0516253549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244760832&sr=1-1
Make an energy bar using kelp as an ingredient.
http://www.learningherbs.com/seaweed_recipe.html
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1928626/sea_vegetables_gathering_seaweed_kelp_and_nori/
June 23, 2009
"Get MAD - about science this summer"
Discover all the camps and classes Mad Science offers.
http://www.madscience.org/locations/colorado/
Find a camp near you.
http://www.madscience.org/locations/colorado/CampSchedule.aspx
Get posters and door knob hangers; send birthday e-cards, find experiments, and more.
http://www.madsciencekids.com/
Discover the Butterfly Pavilion.
http://www.butterflies.org/shrunk.cfm
Find more student-written stories.
http://nextgen.yourhub.com/NextGen
"Invent a money game and win"
Read about other kid inventors and enter your idea: http://www.bkfk.com/
Enter the Financial Future challenge: http://www.bkfk.com/FinancialFuture/
Learn some basics about the stock market.
http://www.bkfk.com/FinancialFuture/stocks_tips.aspx
http://www.kidscoop.com/shop/download_edition/stock_market/
"Look what love and lemonade can do"
Read about Alli’s passion: http://alli.kidsareheroes.com/
Click on “Patient of the Month” to read a heart-grabbing story and understand the purpose of St. Jude’s Hospital: http://www.stjude.org
Read about more amazing kids under “Lily’s Heroes”
http://www.kidsareheroes.com/
"Kid Scoop Puzzler"
Play games and vote for your favorite Kid Scoop mascot.
http://www.kidscoop.com/section_fronts/kids/
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Find the
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=col
"The wonder down under: The Octopus"
See some of the world’s best underwater photography.
www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books, go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books.Or find them on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Crabs-Undersea-Encounters-Mary-Rhodes/dp/0516253549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244760832&sr=1-1
Watch an octopus change colors and gobble up a crab.
http://www.tonmo.com/forums/vbtube.php
Watch the wonderful way a wonderpus wanders and disapperars on the ocean floor.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhMWlErV2G4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZPWsFBo0I8&NR=1
For the sheer joy of it, watch flamingos line dance.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/andes-the-dragons-back/video-dance-of-the-flamingos/3104/
June 16, 2009
"A slab of clay and fun all day"
Discover all the camps and classes available at Lakewood.
www.lakewood.org/recreation
Find more student-written stories.
http://YourHub.com/nextgen
"Make Dad happy!"
Print cards, games, poems, etc. for your dad.
http://www.dltk-holidays.com/dad/index.html
Make your dad a king for the day.
http://familyfun.go.com/fathersday/
"Kid Heroes: Red Alert dogs save lives"
See what Mark Rinkel is doing to help diabetics.
www.redalertdogs.com
Find other kid heroes at:
http://www.kidsareheroes.com/
"Kid Scoop Puzzler"
Vote for your favorite Kid Scoop mascot.
http://www.kidscoop.com/section_fronts/kids/
"The wonder down under: Sharks!"
See some of the world’s best underwater photography.
www.seaphotos.com
To purchase the Undersea Encounters books, go to www.seaphotos.com Click on David Hall and see the books.
Or find them on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Crabs-Undersea-Encounters-Mary-Rhodes/dp/0516253549/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244760832&sr=1-1
Ichthyology (study of fish) for kids.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/Kids/kids.htm
See a photo documentary about the top shark-attack beaches in America.
http://www.forbestraveler.com/islands-beaches/americas-shark-beaches-2009-slide-1.html?partner=playlist&thisSpeed=25000
