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Month: October 2015
The Conversation – What Makes Haunted Houses Creepy and What Motivates Students?
Yes, those are two very different questions in the title of this post. I put them together here because they … More
Friday FunLink 2: The Simpsons Do Poe’s Raven
I found another video that I may show to some of my classes today to celebrate the coming three days … More
Friday FunLink: The Problems With Each State’s Flag
The state flag of Mississippi was in the news again this week when the leadership of Ole Miss voted to … More
Short, Engaging Videos About History of Halloween, All Saints and All Souls
So it’s Friday, October 30th – the day after the Beggar’s Night celebration in my area. What, in your neck … More
Halloween Things – Top 10 Fears, Bible and Horror Movies, Activities
OK, so it’s not an elegant title, but I hope it’s a descriptive one. First, the Washington Post published a … More
Mon(Fun)day Noon #2 – Pop Sonnets
The Bard is hot these days! In the spirit of the Shakespearean Star Wars books comes an even funnier and more … More
Mon(Fun)day Noon #1 – #LiteraryCakes
Grades were due today and I didn’t have a spare moment to post the Sun(Fun)day Night feature. I know you … More
Lectionary Gospel – Thirtieth Sunday – October 25, 2015
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Friday FunLink – Images: Stars and Star Wars
It’s Friday again and most exciting event of the week was the release of the full Star Wars VII trailer: … More
Everyday Miracles: Human Ingenuity
After waxing poetic on the everyday miracle of water, I thought it apt to share this related miracle of human … More
Everyday Miracles: Water
Inspired by this wonderful song, I’m beginning a new feature – Everyday Miracles. When we become more mindful and … More
Sun(Fun)Day Night – New Star Wars Poster and Movie Posters Without Text
It’s Sunday night and the countdown to a return to the classroom continues. How ready will you be to teach … More
Lectionary Gospel – Twenty-Ninth Sunday – October 18, 2015
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Friday FunLink 2: Sheryl Crow & Stephen Colbert Songs on This Week’s Debate
OK, so maybe the Friday FunLink on the words used by the candidates in the debates wasn’t really that much … More
Friday FunLink – What Did The Presidential Candidates Say?
I go out of my way to not offer partisan political perspective at this blog. As we’re still quite early … More
Eye-Popping Video on How a Virus Spreads and How to Stay Well
You likely learned (or perhaps taught) in Biology class how a virus multiplies inside of a cell. Chances are though … More
Sun(Fun)day Night – 40 Years Ago Today – Saturday Night Live Debuts
It’s Sunday night – the busiest night of the week for us teachers. We’re (frantically?) getting ready for a new … More
5 Myths About Christopher Columbus
As you prepare to celebrate tomorrow’s Columbus Day by having the day off. Or not – as here in the … More
Lectionary Gospel – Twenty-Eighth Sunday – October 11, 2015
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