DISCOVER> DiscoverySchool.com NEWS: Dec. 3, 2003

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Subject: DiscoverySchool.com NEWS: Dec. 3, 2003
From: Maria_Shook@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: Gleason Sackmann <gleason@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 11:10:56 -0500

DiscoverySchool.com Newsletter
Teacher-to-Teacher - Fresh ideas to enhance learning
December 3, 2003

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THEME OF THE WEEK: Geography
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** ACTIVITY OF THE WEEK **
Research & compare different Caribbean countries

Today most people think of sandy beaches when they think of the Caribbean and 
Mexico. These tropical vacation spots offer much more if we look beneath the 
surface.

Divide students into small groups to research and study the culture, geography, 
history, government, economy, and language(s) for the Caribbean nations of 
Cuba, Jamaica, and Guadeloupe, as well as Mexico. Present and display the 
researched information in a composite chart form, revealing similarities and 
differences among the countries.

Edited by Contributing National Faculty Teacher: Pam Thomas
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** PUZZLE OF THE WEEK **
Hand out this printable word search puzzle about the Caribbean.
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Own your own copy of Puzzlemaker - Create and customize puzzles specifically 
for your grade level and curriculum.
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** VIDEO OF THE WEEK **
Caribbean & Mexico VHS
Discover the rich cultures and histories that characterize modern-day Cuba, 
Jamaica, and Guadeloupe.

SKU: 767434
Price: $49.95
Grade Level: 5-12
TRT: 26 min.
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Discovery Channel School videos are edited and formatted for use in the 
classroom. Each video is closed captioned and MARC Records are available at the 
Teacher's Store.
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** SPECIAL OFFER OF THE WEEK **
Stock Up and Save!
Clearance Sale: 50% off Science CD-ROMs! Student and Teacher Books discounted 
40%. Hurry, sale ends Dec. 31.
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ON CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM
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** NEXT WEEK ON ASSIGNMENT DISCOVERY **
Assignment Discovery airs weekdays at 9 a.m. ET/PT, 8 a.m. CT, and 10 a.m. MT 
on the Discovery Channel.
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NATURE & SCIENCE THEME WEEK
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Explore the nature of the known world and the contributions of science -- from 
engineering machines for work and play to preventing disease and disaster. Get 
the inside story on your body and health; track the evolution of dogs from 
wolves; tour the ups and downs of technology; investigate electricity's 
attraction; and learn why water is both our friend and foe.
Airs: Weeks of 12/8/03, 1/12/04

Monday 12/8:
Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health
Breaking Down Digestion: Examines how food is broken down in the body's 
digestive tract. Sickle Cell: The Forgotten Disease: Examines sickle cell 
anemia and how it affects those who suffer from it. Saying No to 
AddictionExplores how the human body becomes addicted to a substance and 
efforts worth taking to prevent addiction. Preventing and Treating AIDS: 
Examines how AIDS affects cell within the body and student-based prevention 
efforts.
Airs: 12/8/03, 1/12/04

Tuesday 12/9:
Adapting to the World
Oceans: Cradle of Life: Explores how organisms developed in Earth's oceans. The 
Bloom of Plants: Examines how plants survive and reproduce. Insects: Master 
Adapters: Examines how insects have adapted to survive for billions of years. 
The Wild Side of Dogs: Explores how dogs evolved from wolves.
Airs: 12/9/03, 1/13/04

Wednesday 12/10:
The Ups and Downs of Technology
Roller Coaster Physics: Examines how roller coasters rely on the laws of 
physics to entertain people. Preventing Disaster: Examines how engineering 
practices could cause and prevent fires, sinking ships, and collapsing 
buildings. The Planet Electric: Explores how electricity is generated. Constant 
Motion: Examines how gravity and friction affect moving objects.
Airs: 12/10/03, 1/14/04

Thursday 12/11:
Electricity's Attraction
Magnetic Earth: Examines our discovery of magnetism and how it works. Electric 
Earth: Examines the science of electricity and how electric currents work. 
Ultimate Thrill: Electromagnetism at Play: Examines how we use electricity and 
magnetism on theme parks rides. Electronics at Work: Looks at how electronics 
have many uses, including powering an artificial arm.
Airs: 12/11/03, 1/15/04

Friday 12/12:
Water: Friend and Foe
Turning the Tide Against Pollution: Examines how toxic materials affect our 
water resources and attempts at water conservation. Tracking Hurricanes: 
Explains how hurricanes develop and the damage they cause. Drawn to the Fire: 
Examines how firefighters risk their lives to extinguish fires. The Power of 
Water: Explains how the motion of water can change physical geography.
Airs: 12/12/03, 1/16/04

** NEXT WEEK ON TLC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL **
TLC Elementary School airs every Friday at 6:00 a.m. ET/PT, 5:00 a.m. CT, and 
4:00 a.m. MT on TLC.
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Friday 12/12:
GEOGRAPHY OF MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA
Mexico and the countries in Central America form a natural bridge between the 
United States and South America. Living With Natural Hazards: Subject to 
nature's worst, Mexico endures earthquakes, volcanoes, and the wreckage of El 
Nino. Guatemala's Coffee Economy: The cultivation of a small bean helps fuel an 
economy in the heart of Central America. The Disappearing Forests of Panama: 
Deforestation, subsistence farming, and the Panama Canal are changing Panama's 
forests and threatening the habitat for plants and animals.
Airs: 12/12/03

** More Cable in the Classroom programming **
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