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Thursday, March 19, 2015
Lent: Giving Up Complaining
Instead of contributing to the problem, be the solution.
LInk: http://gs4nj.org/giving-up-complaint/
LInk: http://gs4nj.org/giving-up-complaint/
The Stations of the Cross Poster
If you want to display this poster on your projector, you can find a large version on the link.
Link: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b8/67/70/b867700907eb78f4ec3982fc56a34540.jpg
Link: http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b8/67/70/b867700907eb78f4ec3982fc56a34540.jpg
Videos about Resilence and Grit
The ability to grow and keep trying when you don't succeed -- resilience and grit -- are key to cultivating a growth mindset, in academics and in life. Three of the seven videos on this post are below. The rest are accessible on the site. There are also links to eleven articles on welcoming failure, how to help students deal with failure, etc.
The comments below are those of Amy Erin Borovoy at Edutopia.
Link: http://bit.ly/1bge823
The comments below are those of Amy Erin Borovoy at Edutopia.
Link: http://bit.ly/1bge823
Failure: The Secet of Success (8:19)
- This short film is actually a Honda ad, but it makes its point beautifully, describing how innovation only comes from willingness to try new things and take risks -- illustrated by interviews with engineers, designers, and race car drivers.
Famous Failures (2:58)
- If you can get past the overly-dramatic voiceover and shamelessly motivational music, this little video is a nice visual list of people who failed early in their lives but went on to become incredibly successful. Maybe play it without sound?
Inside Google X (5:12)
- Take a rare sneak peek inside Google X's notoriously secretive Design Kitchen, where creative thinkers are encouraged to take "moonshots" and fail quickly with rapid prototyping to solve global problems.
Integrating IPads in K-5 Classooms
Monica Burns on Edutopia posted yesterday:
Looking for advice on integrating iPads in K-2 classrooms?
or
Looking for advice on integrating iPads in 3-5 classrooms?
"In these two curated guides, we've compiled resources to help you find apps, learn about best practices, and explore ideas for engaging activities."
Link for K-2: http://www.edutopia.org/ipad-apps-early-elementary-resources
LInk for 3-5: http://www.edutopia.org/ipad-apps-upper-elementary-resources
Looking for advice on integrating iPads in K-2 classrooms?
or
Looking for advice on integrating iPads in 3-5 classrooms?
"In these two curated guides, we've compiled resources to help you find apps, learn about best practices, and explore ideas for engaging activities."
Link for K-2: http://www.edutopia.org/ipad-apps-early-elementary-resources
LInk for 3-5: http://www.edutopia.org/ipad-apps-upper-elementary-resources
Journey to the Center of the Earth Infographic
What you see above is about 1/25 of the entire infographic! Some very interesting things along the way down to the core!
LInk: http://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/story/20150306-journey-to-the-centre-of-earth/index.html
LInk: http://www.bbc.com/future/bespoke/story/20150306-journey-to-the-centre-of-earth/index.html
The NCAA Tournament
Mental Floss went region by region, giving one fun fact about each team in the tournament. The Midwest is posted here. Links to the East, West and South are at the bottom of this article.
Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/30226/mentalfloss-guide-ncaa-tournament-midwest
Below are a few more articles from Mental Floss about the NCAA:
Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/30226/mentalfloss-guide-ncaa-tournament-midwest
Below are a few more articles from Mental Floss about the NCAA:
The First Tournament
In 1939, Oregon beat Ohio State in that first NCAA tournament championship, 46-33.
Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/55723/heres-what-first-ever-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-looked
Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/55723/heres-what-first-ever-ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament-looked
The Mascots
There are 68 colleges and universities in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, all with their own ambassadors roaming the sidelines and the stands—and each mascot has its own story.
Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/62230/stories-behind-68-march-madness-mascots
Link: http://mentalfloss.com/article/62230/stories-behind-68-march-madness-mascots
Can You Name the Team that has Won the Most?
Take this timed test to see how accurately you can guess!
LInk: http://mentalfloss.com/article/62095/name-schools-most-ncaa-tournament-appearances
LInk: http://mentalfloss.com/article/62095/name-schools-most-ncaa-tournament-appearances