"As young future American voters, children need to learn about forms of government, laws, and choices we can make in America. The following is a unit my children and I studied this spring to help them make wise decisions in the coming years." Posted by JoyfulPamela on Squidoo

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On July 15th and 16th from 7-9, you are invited to attend our virtual CurrClick Live Open House! You'll have the opportunity to meet our teachers, learn about their classes, experience their teaching style, learn about the virtual class environment and even get enrollment discounts. Each teacher will be available to tell you about their classes as well as answer questions.

We will be sending out more information about our open house in the weeks to come. Plus, you'll find out about a special, free children's night time activity that will conclude each night of our open house.

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In This Issue {Newsletter 240 Easter Unit Study 4/5/09}

5-Day Easter Unit Study
(with more than 50 links for further information)

Activities for Each Day
Day 1:  Christ's Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Day 2:  Celebration of the Passover (Last Supper)
                 and the Garden of Gethsemane
Day 3:  The Hearings and Trial
Day 4:  The Crucifixion
Day 5:  The Resurrection and Ascension

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• Live interactive video chats with current college students providing an insiders perspective on their school and the admissions process
• Virtual booths for colleges, featuring electronic brochures, videos, webinars, podcasts and real-time IM and video chat between admissions counselors and students/parents
• Networking capabilities to connect students with other students and service providers
• A resource center for students and parents
• A services center to allow guidance counselors and other providers the ability to market their services and products
• Scheduled school specific presentations by admissions officials
• Scholarship and financial aid resources to help students and parents

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"WritingFix: Mentor Text Writing Lessons
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Age Range: 8-18+ (There's wiggle room here that will
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This terrific website offers free interactive writing lessons
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Welcome to Back to the Bible's Internet presentation of The Twelve Voices of Easter. In Christ's hours of dark sorrow, from His arrest in the garden to His agonizing death on the cross, friends and followers abandoned Him and foes assailed Him. Yet voices of faith and adoration were still heard among the uncelebrated players in the Easter story--a common criminal, a Roman soldier and a weary traveler. The Easter story demands a verdict. Ambivalence toward Jesus, as Pilate learned, is unbelief. Will you join the voices of Mary Magdalene, Cleopas, Thomas and others, and recognize that Jesus is the risen Lord, the Savior of sinful man? Like Peter, you will discover that Jesus longs to offer you forgiveness and a second chance. This Mp3 and text drama written by Dr. Woodrow Kroll and Keith Ghormley will enrich your understanding of Easter. Click on any of the following names to get a glimpse of Easter from the perspective of that character. Listen along too!

http://www.backtothebible.org/index.php/Articles-by-Woodrow-Kroll/The-Twelve-Voices-of-Easter.html

Thank you for participating in my little educational outreach program. I have sent your request on to NASA to be filled. If you wouldn't mind helping me to get the word out to as many teachers and students as possible I would be very appreciative. We will send to any K-12 school, public or private, as well as home schoolers. All I need is the following information to be emailed to me at:

Rebecca.Griffin@cox.net

School name
School address
School phone number
Teacher's name
Number of students
Grade
Type of class for 7th to 12th (for example, chemistry, calculus, etc.)

In the meantime, I invite you to visit the "For Educator" section of the NASA Portal to see for yourself the wealth of available educational materials.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

Homeschool.com’s Product Testers have done it again! They have selected the Top 100 Educational Websites of 2009. We asked our 7,000 Product Testers to send us a list of the educational sites that they like the best and use the most often. The three sites mentioned most often were:

The Top Sites for 2009
1) www.starfall.com
2) www.edhelper.com
3) www.time4learning.com

Dear Homeschooling Parents and Students:

Homeschooling Today magazine is sponsoring a significant event this week that we want to share with you. Starting yesterday, there is a FREE Online Screening of Come What May on GodTube and the American Family Association. Come What May is a feature film made by forty homeschooled students, including a dozen from Patrick Henry College.

This nationwide event is helping to get the word out about Advent Film Group (AFG) and their inaugural film. It also showcases the work of homeschoolers who are helping shape our culture. Most importantly, it is starting to help affect the November elections for pro-life candidates, perhaps even the Presidency.

Over 210,000 people have viewed part or all of the movie since it went into a "trial period" this weekend. The film is notable in that even audiences of "choice" have said that Come What May is causing them to "reconsider their position."

You can assist us AFG and Voters by watching the movie online and sending email referrals to friends and family. Please also consider buying a copy so that Advent Film Group can make many more films such as Come What May.

Here are some important information:

FREE Screening of Pro-Life movie: Come What May
For the next few days, October 27 - 31, you can watch Come What May for FREE by visiting:

1. http://www.adventfilmgroup.com/freemovie
2. http://www.phc.edu/comewhatmay.php

Direct Link to Articles about "Come What May" Free Screening Event:
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Are you terrified about teaching teens? Do the high school years scare you? A Let Catherine Jaime, 23 year homeschooling veteran, share with you some ideas and techniques for making those high school years easy too. Whether you are teaching 1 student or 12 students, she will share with you many ways to make these years tops!

Catherine Jaime, mom of 12, has been homeschooling for over 25 years now. She has the most amazing ability to help make everything EASY! So, join us, as she encourages you, refreshes you, and helps you get excited about the new school year.. We guarantee a night of learning and fun homeschooling fellowship!

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TOPIC: Teaching Teens

TIME: 8 pm cst

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