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Issue Six of Beyond Penguins: Rocks and Minerals

Do you want to learn more about rocks, minerals, and what they can teach us about Earth’s past? Have you ever wondered what types of rocks are found in Antarctica? If so, then the September issue of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is for you! In Issue 6: Rocks and Minerals, you can:
Learn geology basics […]

Posted in Topics: Antarctica, Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Reading, Writing

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Beyond Penguins Group on Shelfari

You may have noticed our new widget, a Shelfari bookshelf (if not, see the right sidebar). We’ve created a Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears group on Shelfari - a social networking site for book lovers.
Shelfari is a free site that allows you to create your own virtual bookshelf, add books that you’ve read, are currently […]

Posted in Topics: Reading, Technology

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Issue Five of Beyond Penguins: Water, Ice, and Snow

A new issue of the Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears magazine is ready to view! Issue Five, Water, Ice, and Snow, uses the polar regions to better understand the water cycle as well as states and changes of matter. As always, the issue includes:

Science and Literacy content knowledge
Misconceptions and assessment tools
Expository articles and differentiated text […]

Posted in Topics: Cyberzine Issues, Physical Science, Reading, Science, Writing

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Issue Four Highlights: Integrating Across the Curriculum

Interested in extending your science and literacy lessons into other content areas? Check out the Across the Curriculum department of Issue 4 of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears - Weather and Climate: From Home to the Poles!
In this issue:
Discover free podcasts on climate and climate change from the NSDL on iTunes U collection.
Learn how weather […]

Posted in Topics: Classroom connections, Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Ezine Departments, Reading, Science, Writing

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Issue Four Highlights: Professional Development

Interested in refining your teaching practice? Using science notebooks? Creating a web site or publishing a resource list for students or parents? Helping English Language Learners develop science and academic vocabulary? Check out the Professional Learning department in Issue 4 of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears - Weather and Climate: From Home to the Poles. In […]

Posted in Topics: Cyberzine Issues, Earth and Space Science, Ezine Departments, Professional Development, Reading, Science, Technology, Writing

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