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L Butler

Madrid, Spain - Sports and Pastimes - 0 views

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sports spain

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  • Cycling This is a sport that competes for second place with Bullfighting, after Football, for the most television spectators.
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 04 Aug 11
       
      This is an interesting and somewhat surprising fact. It will make a good 'do now' question as students walk in the door - What are the two most popular sports in Spain?
  • Football Without question this sport is foremost in the minds of the majority of Spaniards and throughout the country
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 04 Aug 11
       
      It might say football - but it is not American football. Futbol = kicking the ball around with your foot trying to score in the net, aka soccer to Americans.
  • The game is based on the principle of propelling a hard ball, using a basket-like glove at great force against hard high walls, much in the manner of squash but without using rackets.
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 04 Aug 11
       
      Pelota is uniquely Spanish. The word 'pelota' by itself means 'ball' in Spanish.
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  • Bullfighting The bullring with its theatrical and sporting elements is considered by the population as the second most popular pastime in Spain.
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 04 Aug 11
       
      Bull fighting is a very traditional 'sport' in Spain. To people from non-Spanish speaking countries they might feel it is uncalled for violence to the animals. Just because it is different from the United States does not make it wrong.
  • L Butler on 04 Aug 11
     
    This website provides a short summary of the main sports that you can find in Spain. There are many similarities and differences to the United States that will provide discussion points in class.
Matt Sipe

Marcellus Drilling News - 0 views

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shale drilling naturalgas pennsylvania oil fracking

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  • Chesapeake Threatens NY with Lawsuit on State Land Leases
  • Matt Sipe on 09 Aug 11
     
    shale drilling naturalgas pennsylvania oil fracking
Matt Sipe

Pennsylvania Game Commission - State Wildlife Management Agency - 0 views

www.portal.state.pa.us/...server.pt

pennsylvania state wildlife management

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  • Matt Sipe on 09 Aug 11
     
    resources for wildlife unit
Heather Dick

Web 2.0 Backpack: Web Apps for Students - 0 views

www.readwriteweb.com/...pack_web_apps_for_students.php

web2.0 education tools productivity students

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  • Heather Dick on 28 May 10
     
    Earlier today, Richard took a look at the state of e-learning 2.0, which got me to thinking about how school might be different if I were in college ...
L Butler

Boxing, fading in U.S., stirs pride in Mexico - Sacramento Bee - 1 views

www.sacbee.com/...-fading-in-us-stirs-pride.html

sports mexico

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  • Boxing has faded in the United States, eclipsed by extreme ultimate fighting, hurt by a lack of homegrown heavyweight stars and banished to small audiences on television pay-per-view. But south of the border, the sport remains hugely popular, aired almost every Saturday evening on national television. Bouts draw steady ratings, and top boxers claim masses of followers.
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 04 Aug 11
       
      This is so true. Boxing in the United States is confined to pay-per-view bouts. The majority of the matches - one of the fighters has a Spanish last name. That is evidence that boxing is alive and well in Mexico.
  • Soccer may be Mexico's national sport, but boxing speaks to the never-give-up grit and warrior spirit that Mexicans say date to Aztec times.
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 04 Aug 11
       
      Interesting comparison to their Aztec heritage.
  • "Soccer and boxing: These are the two favorite sports of Mexicans,"
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  • "We have more than 100 world champion boxers in our history. … People say, 'Boxing is what brings us glory, so let's support boxing.' "
  • Sweat, perseverance and a desire to climb out of poverty are on display, as one might expect. A few retired fighters evince an air of sadness, and their stories of fortunes earned and squandered also don't surprise.
Rob Decker

'Banning Is Not the Answer' to Mobile and Social Tools in Schools -- THE Journal - 0 views

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policy social media

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  • Before choosing to restrict the use of social and mobile tools in schools, policymakers and education leaders have to consider the negative impact such restrictions will have on learning.
  • Social media and mobile devices are already in widespread use by students,
  • state, and local policies do not match up with current realities and need clarification or updating in light of current social trends
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  • use of technology tools in bullying, along with self-destructive behavior and poor decision-making on the part of minors whose actions can have lifelong consequences.
Mrs Huber

United States Constitution: Primary Documents of American History (Virtual Programs & S... - 0 views

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Constitution education

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  • Mrs Huber on 27 May 10
     
    Primary documents including the Constitution
Mrs Huber

Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States by Howard Chandler Christy - 0 views

teachingamericanhistory.org/...christy

Constitution social_studies

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  • Mrs Huber on 27 May 10
     
    Founding Fathers info
Mrs Huber

United States (U.S.) Constitution for Kids - Activities, Quizzes, Puzzles, & More | Con... - 0 views

www.constitutionfacts.com/us-constitution-kids

Constitution social_studies fun

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  • - from word finds to crossword puzzles to treasure hunts
  • Mrs Huber on 27 May 10
     
    Great site for Constitution Day fun activities
despina houck

Plaza Mayor - Salamanca, Spain - 0 views

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Spanish Culture

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  • Not only is it one of the city's most beautiful locales, but it is also considered among the most beautiful plazas in all of Spain.
    • despina houck
      despina houck on 15 Feb 09
       
      My favorite plaza mayor in all of Spain. I lived in Salamanca for 5 months.
  • Much of the daily and night life of Salamanca takes place in the Plaza Mayor.
  • Small boutiques and trinket shops line the inside of the Plaza and continue out onto the streets directly outside the walls.
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  • Because eating is an important aspect of Spanish culture, restaurants and cafes are prevalent in the Plaza Mayor.
  • Also, in the evenings, musical groups, called "Tunas," play in the outside seating areas of the restaurants.
  • Also in the Plaza is a small pharmacy. Visitors should be aware that it is not like a typical drugstore in the United States. Instead, almost all of the products and items are behind the counter and customers must ask the clerk for assistance.
  • The town hall of Salamanca is also located in the Plaza Mayor.
    • despina houck
      despina houck on 15 Feb 09
       
      It's beautiful!
  • despina houck on 15 Feb 09
     
    My favorite plaza mayor.
Melanie Milburn

Latin phrases used in English - 0 views

www.math.ohio-state.edu/...lphrase.html

latin quotes phrases

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  • Latin phrases used in English
  • Melanie Milburn on 16 Feb 09
     
    Latin phrases used in English
L Butler

Hispanic Holidays | NRCS - 0 views

www.de.nrcs.usda.gov/...majorholidays.html

holidays culture

shared by L Butler on 05 Aug 11 - No Cached
  • May 5 Cinco de Mayo (Mexico). Commemorates de victory of Mexican forces over the French army at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It is primarily a regional holiday celebrated in the Mexican state capital city of Puebla, and in other parts of Mexico. It is also celebrated in U.S. cities with a significant Mexican population. It is not, as many people think, Mexico’s Independece Day, which is actually September 16.
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 05 Aug 11
       
      The short explanations will help to defeat some of the misconceptions. Students don't believe me when I say Cinco de Mayo isn't a big deal - but they might understand more if they see it elsewhere.
  • This list is designed to reflect the major holidays and celebrations of the Spanish-speaking countries.
    • L Butler
      L Butler on 05 Aug 11
       
      This list is detailed and does provide examples from each of the countries that speak Spanish.
  • L Butler on 05 Aug 11
     
    List of holidays in Spanish-speaking countries by month - with a short description of what they are celebrating.
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