OJR6thGrade

Ad for Animal Rights

Yesterday was America Recycles Day - the latest manifestation of what is not a new idea - in fact at its very core it is an extremely old idea: take something old and reuse it to make it something new again. Industrial scale recycling like we have today didn't begin until the 1970's.

We provide all the best endangered species information, endangered species books, and everything else regarding rare and endangered species, conservation efforts, and endangered species organizations dedicated to saving and preserving the world's most endangered wildlife and plantlife.

Do violent video games contribute to youth violence?

Video games have been available to consumers for the last 30 years. They are a unique form of entertainment, because they encourage players to become a part of the game's script. Today's sophisticated video games require players to pay constant attention to the game, rather than passively watching a movie.

Not a week goes by without news of a lab breakthrough using rats or mice. But of all the promising medical interventions that make it to animal trials, only a fraction seem to translate into major breakthroughs for humans.

How many animals suffered or died to test the shampoo and soap you used today? Many of the products that people use on a daily basis are tested on dogs, rabbits, mice and other animals. The good news? It's never been easier to find cruelty-free products.

By CNN correspondent Deborah Feyerick with senior producer Dana Garrett (CNN) - When seventh grader Cayleb Coyne wants to send a text in class, he slips his cell phone into his backpack and pretends to be looking for a piece of paper. Texting between classes has an added benefit.

Great Video supporting Cell Phone use in the classroom

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list of endangered species for kids:)

Cell-phone use is becoming more and more common among students. According to CTIA-The Wireless Association, 79% of teenagers (about 17 million) have a mobile device.

There has recently been a great deal of interest in the issue of whether or not mobile phones have potential to enhance or hinder learning. Numerous studies have been undertaken into the potential that m-learning has. These have been met with an equal number of rebuffals from sceptics who point out the negative impact of mobile phones in the classroom.