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Review the Biggest Buzzwords of the Week! When you follow national and worldwide affairs, you get access to fascinating men and women, wild science, lands previously unknown, and sometimes surprising events from your own backyard. And each week, it seems like a few words get repeated again and again. Each week, we’ll highlight the top buzzwords or terms that your students might not have known or even heard until now. All these words are featured in the most recent edition of The Week in Rap. And once they beef up their vocab, the news will make a lot more sense. THIS…

This coming Monday, many of us will enjoy the day off. Do you know why? Ask yourself, what can I say about the man for whom this day is named? Martin Luther King, Jr. was an important leader in the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and '60s. He advocated for a nonviolent approach to change and is regarded as one of the greatest leaders in world history. Read on to learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. He was born Michael, but later changed his name to Martin Luther. He was the son, grandson, and great-grandson of Baptist ministers.…

The academic name "Scientific Method" is misleading. It conjures bubbling beakers and lab coats and pocket protectors. And it's true, scientists use the Scientific Method to make decisions. But it's not just scientists. The Scientific Method is a smart way to make decisions that students are probably already using every day. This Scientific Method interactive activity allows students to practice using the scientific method on common occurrences. So when they actually need to use it for science class, it'll be no sweat. Scientific Method Lesson Plan Objective: Students will be able to define and follow the steps of the scientific…