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Spotlight School/District of the Week!
Spotlight Classroom of the Week!
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WELCOME to the 60th
Issue of EduHound Weekly!
From the Desk of Judi!This week's topic is: FALL
Is it that time already? Autumn officially begins Sept. 22nd!
Our "Seasonal Resources" category can be found within our main page category listings in the blue shaded box. Some of the sites you will find here:
Autumn Leaves - Why do leaves change color in Fall? Note: Instead of copying and pasting these links into your browser, simply go to www.eduhound.com and select our "Seasonal Resources" category. Enjoy! Judi
EduHound Spotlight
Site of the Week! In honor of Fall, this week's featured site is:
The Foliage Network The Foliage Network was developed to provide accurate foliage information for various locations across the United States. During the months of September, October, and November, The Foliage Network collects data from our foliage spotters twice a week. This data is collected, plotted, and analyzed by The Foliage Network staff. The end result is The Foliage Network Report which is transmitted to newspapers, television stations, radio stations, and web sites. Enjoy! **You can now see our past "Sites of the Week" live
on EduHound at:
EduHound Spotlight
School/District of the Week! Barrett Elementary Center See for Yourself & Submit your School/District Today! **You can now see our past "Schools/Districts of the
Week" live on EduHound Schools on the Web at:
EduHound
Spotlight Classroom of the Week! Mr. Herbert's 8th Grade Social Studies Class
@ Waverly Jr. High School See for Yourself & Submit your Classroom Today! **You can now see our past "Sites of the Week" live
on EduHound Classrooms on the Web at:
Educational Conference Planning*EDUCAUSE 2001: An EDU OdysseyOctober 28-31, 2001 Indianapolis, Indiana http://www.educause.edu/conference/e2001/ Other upcoming conferences:
*For a complete listing of all educational conferences, check out T.H.E. Journal's Calendar at http://www.theconferencecalendar.com
Ask Judi!This week's question comes from Cindy: "I am a K-8 computer teacher. I need sites that offer lesson plans but strictly for computer class (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, etc.)" Absolutely, Cindy! We have many resources under "Technology" but here are a few resources to get you started:
Enjoy! Each week, I'll use this area to answer questions that have been streaming in from YOU! As the saying goes, "If you have a question or comment, chances are that others have it too!" So please write us at EduHoundWeekly@eduhound.com and watch for your answer here!
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