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		<title>SFU&#8217;s Online Museum</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/11/30/sfus-online-museum/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:44:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology has created a virtual museum online.
&#8216;A Journey into Time Immemorial&#8217; is based on the story of Xá:ytem Longhouse in Mission, BC. It is an artistic and cultural interpretation of what life may have been like for First Nations people at the Xá:ytem Longhouse.
Visit the virtual Xá:ytem Longhouse.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The SFU Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology has created a virtual museum online.<img class="alignright" title="xaytem" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:uy9GKDx9-nY6DM:http://www.feedthepeople.emilyisaacson.org/longhouse.jpg" alt="" width="120" height="32" /></p>
<p>&#8216;A Journey into Time Immemorial&#8217; is based on the story of Xá:ytem Longhouse in Mission, BC. It is an artistic and cultural interpretation of what life may have been like for First Nations people at the Xá:ytem Longhouse.</p>
<p>Visit the virtual <a href="http://www.sfu.museum/time/en/flash/">Xá:ytem Longhouse</a>.</p>
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		<title>Scholastic Order</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/11/10/scholastic-order/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The November and December Scholastic catalogues are combined this year. Come and pick yours up when you have a chance!
Please submit your order by Monday, November 23rd.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="bookworm" src="http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:wTFOsuys4D-CEM:http://www.graphicsfactory.com/clip-art/image_files/image/0/626700-book001.gif" alt="" width="116" height="111" />The November and December Scholastic catalogues are combined this year. Come and pick yours up when you have a chance!</p>
<p>Please submit your order by Monday, November 23rd.</p>
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		<title>Mango Languages</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/10/21/mango-languages/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:59:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year, I have asked students to try out the Mango Languages program through the Vancouver Island Regional Library website this year for their second language study. I was just wondering how it is working out for everyone?
Could you please let Linda know if the program is meeting your needs. Is it challenging enough? Does [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year, I have asked students to try out the Mango Languages program through the Vancouver Island Regional Library website this year for their second language study. I was just wondering how it is working out for everyone?</p>
<p>Could you please let Linda know if the program is meeting your needs. Is it challenging enough? Does it cover enough content? Is it easy to use?</p>
<p>Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. Could you please provide feedback before November 1st. Thank you.</p>
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		<title>Periodic Table of Videos</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/10/05/periodic-table-of-videos/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Having trouble wrapping your head around the many elements of the periodic table? Well, there&#8217;s help!
The University of Nottingham has put together videos for all of the elements on the periodic table. These videos explain the properties of each element and explain those properties through a video experiment.
To visit the website, click the link below:
Periodic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright" title="scientist" src="http://www.fotosearch.ca/bthumb/CSP/CSP156/k1565703.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="170" />Having trouble wrapping your head around the many elements of the periodic table? Well, there&#8217;s help!</p>
<p>The University of Nottingham has put together videos for all of the elements on the periodic table. These videos explain the properties of each element and explain those properties through a video experiment.</p>
<p>To visit the website, click the link below:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.periodicvideos.com/#">Periodic Table of Videos</a></p>
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		<title>NASA bombarding the Moon?!?</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/10/05/nasa-bombarding-the-moon/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:02:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hold onto your hats! This Friday, October 9th NASA will be crashing two ships into the Moon&#8217;s surface.
Yes, you read correctly. Why, you ask? Read the following link to find out more &#8230;
NASA bombards the Moon
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Moon and Earth" src="http://www.fotosearch.ca/bthumb/CSP/CSP178/k1782804.jpg" alt="" width="98" height="139" />Hold onto your hats! This Friday, October 9th NASA will be crashing two ships into the Moon&#8217;s surface.</p>
<p>Yes, you read correctly. Why, you ask? Read the following link to find out more &#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/05oct_lcrossvg.htm?list1277986">NASA bombards the Moon</a></p>
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		<title>Chapters Learning Lab</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/10/02/chapters-learning-lab/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:49:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chapters has introduced an online learning lab for Parents, Teachers &#38; Librarians.
It contains loads of information, tools, and resources. It even has French Immersion books, classified by age! Click HERE to find out more.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Chapters has introduced an online learning lab for Parents, Teachers &amp; Librarians.</p>
<p>It contains loads of information, tools, and resources. It even has French Immersion books, classified by age! Click <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/Learning-Lab-Parents/LearningLab_Parents-giz.html">HERE</a> to find out more.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter" title="chapters learning lab" src="http://images.chapters.indigo.ca/images_2005/Content/Articles/En/ParentTeacher/Header_Parents.jpg" alt="" width="563" height="111" /></p>
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		<title>Grade 9 Timelines</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/10/02/grade-9-timelines/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have finally completed the Grade 9 Timelines for both annual and semester-based students. 
To view and print a copy of this timeline, go to the Timelines page.
The Grade 6 Timeline should be complete in the next few weeks.
Thank you for your patience!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I have finally completed the Grade 9 Timelines for both annual and semester-based students. <img class="alignright" title="Time walking" src="http://www.fotosearch.ca/bthumb/IMZ/IMZ109/cfr0042.jpg" alt="" width="170" height="154" /></p>
<p>To view and print a copy of this timeline, go to the <a href="http://choices.edublogs.org/timelines/">Timelines</a> page.</p>
<p>The Grade 6 Timeline should be complete in the next few weeks.</p>
<p>Thank you for your patience!</p>
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		<title>Readability</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/09/24/readability/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:06:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you who struggle reading print on webpages, there is an easy way to enlarge it and it&#8217;s called Readability.
It is quick and easy to set up, simply click on the link below and select the style, size, and margin of your text. Then, add your bookmarklet and you are ready to go!
Readability [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those of you who struggle reading print on webpages, there is an easy way to enlarge it and it&#8217;s called <img class="alignright" title="Computer screen" src="http://www.clker.com/cliparts/8/7/0/1/12161794171170817194ytknick_Computer.svg.med.png" alt="" width="170" height="146" />Readability.</p>
<p>It is quick and easy to set up, simply click on the link below and select the style, size, and margin of your text. Then, add your bookmarklet and you are ready to go!</p>
<p><a href="http://lab.arc90.com/experiments/readability/">Readability link</a></p>
<p>Now, whenever you are on a page and having a hard time reading it, all you have to do is click on the Readability button in your toolbar and it will automatically<br />
convert the text to what you selected.</p>
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		<title>Rainbows Support Group</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/09/24/rainbows-support-group/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms
Rainbows is a support group program for children who have suffered a significant loss in their lives, either by death, divorce, or any other painful transition. The curriculum involves games, stories and other similar activities. The purpose of Rainbows is to provide these children an environment in which they can meet [...]]]></description>
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<p><em><strong>Guiding Kids Through Life’s Storms</strong></em></p>
<p>Rainbows is a support group program for children who have suffered a significant loss in their lives, either by death, divorce, or any other painful transition. The curriculum involves games, stories and other similar activities. The purpose of Rainbows is to provide these children an environment in which they can meet others who have gone through similar situations and to discuss their feelings with trained volunteers.</p>
<p>The next 10 week session starts October 6 from 6:30-7:30.  To register your child, come in to Family Guidance 3039 4th Ave.  For more information call 250-724-0125.</p>
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		<title>Instructables!</title>
		<link>http://choices.edublogs.org/2009/01/28/instructables/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Instructables.com is a website that gives instructions to create &#8230; well, just about anything! They have how-to&#8217;s for arts and crafts, games, outdoor projects, even Science Fair ideas!
They also have &#8220;green&#8221; projects that focus on using recycled materials! The featured project today is a Concrete Light Bulb Wall Hook. The great thing about this project [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Instructables.com is a website that gives instructions to create &#8230; well, just about anything! They have how-to&#8217;s for arts and crafts, games, outdoor projects, even Science Fair ideas!<img class="alignnone alignright" style="float: right;" src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/imgad?id=COy5quiU2sv9FBCsAhj6ATIIfipTqF9Q2gs" alt="" width="149" height="124" /></p>
<p>They also have &#8220;green&#8221; projects that focus on using recycled materials! The featured project today is a <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Lightbulb-Wall-Hook/?utm_source=medrect&amp;utm_medium=wallhook_medrect">Concrete Light Bulb Wall Hook</a>. The great thing about this project is that you can buy pigments to reate coloured concrete and make a wall hook that matches your decor!</p>
<p>Visit the <a href="http://www.instructables.com/">Instructables website</a> today for some fun!</p>
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