March 4th, 2010
Encyclopedias
Grolier Online Passport: New Book of Knowledge Detailed article on Mesopotamia
World Book Encyclopedia Go to World Book Student and read articles about Mesopotamia, Sumer, and Assyria.
Daily Life Online Click on Browse by Title on the left, then find Daily Life in Mesopotamia
Websites
Life in Mesopotamia Why is Ancient Mesopotamia considered the cradle of civilization? Find out here. (University of Chicago)
Mesopotamia (British Museum)
Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
Mesopotamia, Babylon, and Sumer PowerPoint slides
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February 22nd, 2010
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December 14th, 2009
They’re so good for you.
Recommended resources
NutritionData.com Click on “Foods by Nutrient” and select your nutrient. The Nutrition Glossary has definitions.
KidsHealth.org Search for your nutrient
MedlinePlus.gov Search for your nutrient
World Book Encyclopedia: click Online Student Resources and go to World Book Student. Search for your nutrient.
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December 4th, 2009
Reading Marathon is this Saturday!
What is the Reading Marathon?
• An annual competition between three middle schools (Aki Kurose, Mercer, and Washington) sponsored by The Seattle Public Library.
• Students and staff from the three schools can visit any of three library branches (Columbia, Douglass-Truth, or Rainier Beach) any time between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday, December 5, 2009.
• Participants will log in and out of the program in the library meeting rooms so we can keep track of how much time is spent reading. There will be pizza, other snacks, and prizes in between reading sessions.
• The school with the most hours of reading (after adjusting for school size) wins a dance party with a DJ from KUBE 93.
The Reading Marathon is a fun, relaxed event with lots of great reading material provided by Seattle Public Library. Students can read for ANY amount of time—fifteen minutes, or all six hours. While only student and staff hours will be counted for the total, parents/guardians/family members are welcome to join in the reading.
And the winning school wins a dance! Will Washington beat Aki and Mercer? Only if readers show up on Saturday. Hope to see you there.
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November 20th, 2009
http://it.seattleschools.org/blog/2008/04/learning-math-facts/
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November 17th, 2009
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November 9th, 2009
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