2008 Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest Information
The Holocaust Remembrance Project is a national essay contest for high school students that is designed to encourage and promote the study of the Holocaust. Participation in this project encourages students to think responsibly, be aware of world conditions that undermine human dignity, and make decisions that promote the [...]
Daily Archives: January 4th, 2008
The 12th Annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest http://us.penguingroup.com/static/html/services-academic/essayhome.html
Signet Classics is proud to host its twelfth annual Signet Classics Student Scholarship Essay Contest, in which five high school juniors or seniors can each win a $1,000 scholarship award to be used toward their higher education plus a Signet Classics library for their school! Students [...]
Explore Your Public Lands
04-Jan-08Walk on the Wild Side: Explore Your Public Lands Activity Book
Learn more about the fish, wildlife, and plants that inhabit America’s public lands. Caves, archaeology, wild horses, minerals and more. Viewable online and downloadable in pdf.
Federal Citizen Information Center has many pamphlets available to order or download.
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More Post Office Freebies
04-Jan-08From the United States Postal Service curriculum resource center. Several times each year, the Postal Service issues stamps that are particularly relevant and interesting for elementary students. Dr. Jacqueline Hansen, professor for the College of Education at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, has created an education kit for each special stamp issue designed to [...]
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
04-Jan-08Please join in for their new Home School Days! These special days offer flexibly structured, open-ended discovery opportunities designed to help home school students investigate natural and cultural history, and space and health sciences. Add your name to their Home School Days mailing list by calling 303.370.8225 or make reservations (required) at 303.322.7009.
While you plan [...]
Legoland Homeschool Days
04-Jan-08Legoland Home School Days offer discounted admission rates for home school families on the following Mondays for these 2008 dates: January 7, February 4, March 10, April 14, May 12 & 19. Advanced registration is required 2 weeks in advance. No special offer tickets available at front gate. Home School Field Trip days include a [...]
Six Flags America
04-Jan-08Six Flags America - Baltimore/Washington, DC
May 22, 2008 is a day just for Home Schooled students and their families! Six Flags has designed a day especially for your family’s enjoyment - with shows and attractions they will love. Come and meet other home schoolers while enjoying a day of fun with your kids. Buy your [...]
