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The 2010 Census: It's All About Us

Explore the history of the U.S. Census and get an overview of the 2010 Census in this educational supplement.

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THIS WEEK'S WORD IN THE NEWS 

COLLATERAL

DEFINITION:
An asset promised or given to a creditor to guarantee the discharge of an obligation by the debtor.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
They've used credit cards, found money online, pledged their accounts receivables as loan collateral, tapped their home equity and secured private investments.
Dallas Morning News -- 02/14/2010

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Winter Olympics draws athletes to British Columbia

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

Archive of Geography quizzes

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Daily Science Webcasts


Kids' Science Challenge: SETI - Sounds into Space

Without companion images,Earth sounds can be ambiguous, especially to an alien!



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Do fat kids need government help?

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Download a lesson based on political cartoons and print it out for use in your classroom. (PDF format)

This week's lesson: The Economic Paradox

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'Let's Move' to shape up and combat childhood obesity, Michelle Obama urges

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive



Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.

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Feb. 14 - Feb. 20, 2010

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