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CTO February 27, 2017

2/27/2017

February 27, 2017

Editor - Bruce Kletke,
Contributing Editor - Alexis Nemechek

Devotion (from the Josh McDowell Ministry)
Death, Taxes and Temptation

Tech Safety Reminder -
#1 Always ask an adult if you’re unsure of anything when you are online.
http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2012/10/12/10-internet-safety-tips-for-students/

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(reviewed by Common Sense Media)

Divergent
"This dystopian teen novel is the first of a planned series. It includes the markers of the genre, including fantasy violence, a fractured society, Big Brother-esque monitoring, as well as romance. The 16-year-old protagonist chooses to live in the "brave" faction, where members routinely try to out-do each other physically and recklessly act like daredevils to prove their fearlessness. The initiation process is brutal and bloody, and kills or seriously injures a few characters. Violence escalates as the end of the book approaches, culminating in a blood bath. The romance is sweet and progresses from lingering looks to a few kissing sessions, but there's no sex and characters express fear of going too far, too fast. Like The Hunger Games heroine Katniss Everdeen, Tris Prior is a strong, generous, and beautifully flawed female protagonist. ”

News from Dogo News
Venice Carnival Kicks Off With Mesmerizing Water Parade
"On February 11, thousands of people, many dressed in costumes and masks, gathered at the Rio de Cannaregio in Venice to watch the spectacular water show that marked the opening of the Carnevale di Venezia, or Carnival of Venice. The brainchild of the creative minds at Corona Events artist company, it featured colorful floating structures and acrobatic performers, many of whom were dressed as sea creatures."

New Zealand Experiences Biggest Whale Stranding In Decades
"New Zealand is no stranger to beached whales. Every year, rescuers help refloat many disoriented mammals that get stuck in the coastal waters or sand during low tide. However, last week’s simultaneous stranding of two pods, totaling over 650 pilot whales, in the shallow muddy waters of Golden Bay at the northwest tip of South Island is almost unprecedented. Local marine experts say it is the largest known whale stranding since 1985 when 450 of the mammals were found beached in Auckland, and the third largest on record."

Cool Videos (suggested by students)

543,210 Dominoes - Dominoland - 3 Guinness World Records | 4K
World's BIGGEST Shark Ever - Megalodon

YouTube Channel to Watch
Kid's Activity Blog
"Kids Activities Blog is a place where you can learn all about Kid's Activities."

Great Website
Prongo
"Prongo.com is an educational website for Kids. We offer fun, interactive, and educational games for kids. Prongo.com is a Fun, Interactive, and Educational way to Learn."

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CTO February 23, 2017

2/24/2017

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February 23, 2017

Editor - Bruce Kletke,
Contributing Editor - Alexis Nemechek

Tech Safety Reminder for Kids -
#10 Treat others online the way you’d like to be treated
http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2012/10/12/10-internet-safety-tips-for-students/

Looking for a Good Book?
(reviewed by Common Sense Media)

The Crossover
"Author and poet Kwame Alexander's The Crossover is a poignant novel in verse that mixes basketball, family, and coming-of-age themes and includes serious issues regarding adult health and a parent's life-threatening condition. It won the 2015 Newbery Medal and a Coretta Scott King Book Honor, and may inspire a discussion about healthy lifestyle choices and the impact of those choices on people and their loved ones. There's mild name-calling when characters are in the throes of sports-related trash-talking, and sexual content is limited to middle-school crushes and a kiss. The novel offers a positive example of a loving, intact family with active, involved parents and uses adult characters to provide a guiding influence. ”

News from Dogo News
Astronomers Need Your Help To Find Planet Nine
"In January 2016, Professor Mike Brown, the California Institute of Technology researcher who demoted Pluto to dwarf status, reported that he and some colleagues had discovered evidence of a ninth planet in our solar system. Dubbed Planet X, the gaseous giant believed to be two to three times the size of Earth, purportedly has a highly elliptical orbit and takes over 20,000 earth years to rotate around the sun. Though exciting, the find was based on computer simulations, which means that no one has ever seen this mysterious planet.

Biodegradable Cardboard Drones Designed To Crash And "Die" After Single Use
"Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, have tremendous potential to deliver emergency supplies to remote or disaster-struck regions. However, they are expensive to mass produce and often require special pads to launch and land safely. Additionally, the need for the aircraft to maintain enough battery life to return, cuts the delivery distance to half. But these issues may be history, thanks to an affordable and disposable drone that is designed for a one way journey."

Cool Videos (MIMES)

"In the Midst of It All" Mime
Mime best ever in this world talent[bloodstone]
Street Mime
BEST MIME IN THE WORLD!!!
Hilarious and Amazing Mime
Mime - ET the Mime - The Car

YouTube Channel to Watch
SoulPancake
"The channel aims to bring some positivity and love into the world while at the same time encouraging kids to learn more and think independently. It’s no surprise that adults also love watching the videos from this YouTube channel; they are just that amazing and inspiring."

Great Website
Admongo.gov
"Produced by the Federal Trade Commission, the interactive games on this site teaches kids how to identify advertising and understand both their explicit and implicit meanings and influences."

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CTO February 15, 2017

2/24/2017

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February 15, 2017

Editor - Bruce Kletke,
Contributing Editor - Alexis Nemechek

Tech Safety Reminder for Kids -
#9 Protect your digital footprint: don’t put anything online that you wouldn’t want all your friends, family, teachers and future employers to see..
Taken from http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2012/10/12/10-internet-safety-tips-for-students/

Looking for a Good Book?
(reviewed by Common Sense Media)

Nowhere Near You
"Nowhere Near You tells the story of two boys with unusual health issues who become pen pals. In this sequel to Leah Thomas' Because You'll Never Meet Me, Ollie and Mortiz are taking risks and moving forward with their lives after learning some startling things about their early years. This novel is similar in structure to the first book, with the added interest of Ollie and Mortiz meeting a few kids who have similar issues and pasts to theirs. Nowhere Near You will make a lot more sense if you've already read Because You'll Never Meet Me. Like the first book, the story is told in letters between the two boys and the other kids like them. ”

News from Dogo News
Batteries With Built-In Fire Extinguisher May Be The Answer To Exploding Devices
"In retrospect, 2016 was a banner year for exploding devices. The trend began when hoverboards — two-wheeled self-balancing motorized devices — randomly began to burst into flames, hurting riders and causing millions of dollars in property damages. Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 mobile phone, which debuted to stellar reviews in August faced similar issues and was withdrawn from the market by October. It turns out that all the mishaps were the result of malfunctioning lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries used to power the devices.!"

How Valentine's Day Became A Commercial Juggernaut
"Every February 14, people worldwide demonstrate their affection for family members, friends, teachers, and significant others with a gift or two. However, this display of love does not come cheap. The National Retail Federation say that 55% of Americans will celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending an average of $136.57 USD each. Though lower than the $146.84 USD expended in 2016, it will add a respectable $18 billion USD to the economy! It is no wonder that retailers love the holiday.."

Cool Videos Submitted by Students

"128,000 Dominoes Falling into past a journey around the world 2 Guinness World Records - Thanks Madison

"THE AMAZING TRIPLE SPIRAL (15,000 DOMINOES)" - Thanks Madison

YouTube Channel to Watch
Wildlife Encounters

"Join Wild Encounters on our next adventure as we research wildlife, explore epic habitats and learn about animal ambassadors! Wildlife Encounters will be teaming up with wildlife conservation agencies, universities, zoos and other wildlife organizations to bring you a little closer to our natural world.."

Great Website
Imagination Factory
"There's no machinery at The Imagination Factory, and smokestacks don't pollute the air. Instead, we teach children and their caregivers creative ways to recycle by making art. The lessons and activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, papier-mache, marbling, and crafts."

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CTO February 5, 2017

2/24/2017

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February 5, 2017

Editor - Bruce Kletke,
Contributing Editor - Alexis Nemechek

Tech Safety Reminder for Kids -
#9 Protect your digital footprint: don’t put anything online that you wouldn’t want all your friends, family, teachers and future employers to see.
http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2012/10/12/10-internet-safety-tips-for-students/

Looking for a Good Book?
(reviewed by Common Sense Media)
The Green Bicycle
"The Green Bicycle," Haifaa al Mansour's book version of her acclaimed film Wadjda, is the story of a spirited 11-year-old girl in Saudi Arabia, which is not the easiest place to be a spirited girl. Her best friend's a boy, he has a bike, and she wants one so they can race, but she quickly hits the wall of restrictive gender stereotypes that forbid girls to do any such thing. Meanwhile, her father's being pressured to take a second wife because Wadjda's mom can't bear sons. There are a lot of positive, uplifting messages here about family, friendship, loyalty, hard work, determination, and following your dreams and also some fleshing out of culturally significant details from the movie. The window into daily life in present-day Saudi Arabia will be a revelation to many Western kids, from the practical difficulties of commuting to work when you're forbidden to drive because you're a woman, to a Saudi stock-market crash that wiped out many people's life savings.

News from Dogo News
It's Super Bowl Sunday! Are You Ready For Some Puppy Bowl?
"Wish to enjoy Super Bowl Sunday celebrations, but skip the NFL game? Then tune into Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl! The idea to create a show that features puppies “playing” ball came about in 2005 when the programming team was brainstorming ways to attract viewers on Super Bowl Sunday. While filming the animals on a football field was initially suggested in jest, it resonated with the team. After all, who doesn't like watching cute puppies frolicking around?"

Legendary Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts An Extended Winter
"As is the case every February 2, thousands of people gathered at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania early in the morning to witness legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil predict the length of this year’s winter. Given the gloomy weather and scattered snow showers, it appeared highly unlikely that the animal would see his shadow, the indication of an extended winter."

Cool Videos
Best magic trick ever 2016 most amazing magic compilation

Ice Castle Closes Due to Utah's Warm Winter | National Geographic

YouTube Channel to Watch
TED-Ed

"TED-Ed’s commitment to creating lessons worth sharing is an extension of TED’s mission of spreading great ideas. Within TED-Ed’s growing library of TED-Ed animations, you will find carefully curated educational videos, many of which represent collaborations between talented educators and animators nominated through the TED-Ed website (ed.ted.com)."

Great Website
Mr. Nussbaum.com
"Featuring over 3,500 content pages, MrNussbaum.com is one of the most popular destinations on the internet for parents, homeschoolers, teachers, and students. MrNussbaum.com was created by Greg Nussbaum, a Virginia public school teacher with experience teaching 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classrooms.."

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CTO January 29, 2017

2/24/2017

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January 29, 2017

Editor - Bruce Kletke,
Contributing Editor - Alexis Nemechek

Tech Safety Reminder for Kids -
#8 Know what cyber bullying is and tell someone if you think it’s happening to you. Cyber bullying is when someone picks on you, annoys, embarrasses, or threatens you over and over again using technology, such as the internet or a phone.
Taken from http://primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2012/10/12/10-internet-safety-tips-for-students/

Looking for a Good Book?
(reviewed by Common Sense Media)

Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History
"Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History, by the late great award-winning children's book author Walter Dean Myers and illustrated by Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award winner Floyd Cooper, is a moving, informative picture book biography of an exceptional American and one of the towering figures of abolitionism. It shows Douglass' path from childhood slavery in the South, where he taught himself to read, to escaping to the North, becoming a free man, a great orator and abolition advocate, and eventually a member of the government. It's an excellent introduction for younger readers to the complicated history of slavery, emancipation, and the Civil War. ”

News from Dogo News
Two-Billion-Year-Old Water Could Provide Clues To "Alien" Life On Earth And Mars
"When geologists from the University of Toronto discovered water dating back 1.5 billion years at the Kidd Mine in Ontario, Canada, in 2013, they thought they had hit the jackpot. However, digging further inside the world’s deepest base metal mine led to an even bigger discovery — water that has been locked in the earth’s crust for at least 2 billion years!"

Hyundai Unveils Stylish Iron Man-Inspired Robotic Suits
"At the recent Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, Korean car manufacturer Hyundai unveiled three battery-powered Iron Man-inspired robotic suits. Though the stylish exoskeletons developed as part of the company’s “Next Mobility” initiative, will not enable users to soar in the skies like the superhero, it will give them earthly “super powers” like mobility, strength, and endurance.."

Cool Videos Submitted by Students

Walking Dog - Thanks Alex
How It's Made: Lego - Thanks Wyatt

YouTube Channel to Watch
Whiz Kid Science

"Launched in May 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.."

Great Website
Kids's.gov
"Brought to you by USA.gov, Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. We link kids, parents and teachers to information and services on the web from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids."

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CTO Jan. 17, 2017

2/24/2017

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January 17, 2017

Tech Safety Reminder for Kids -
#7 Talk to your parents about what you’re doing online and let them know when you’re going on the internet.
Taken from Internet Safety Tips for Students - http/primarytech.global2.vic.edu.au/2012/10/12/10-internet-safety-tips-for-students/

Looking for a Good Book? (reviewed by Common Sense Media)
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
"Kate DiCamillo's Newbery Medal-wining The Tale of Despereaux is a thrilling story of a brave, giant-eared mouse in love with a human princess. By by directly addressing the reader, the author introduces many concepts to think and talk about. This book is an excellent read-aloud or discussion group book. It could be read to children as young as 6, but parents need to know there is some violence -- Despereaux's tail is cut off, and a girl's ears are boxed until she's partially deaf. This memorable book has the feel of a classic and was adapted for a movie, DS game, and a console game."

News from Dogo News

"China's Spectacular Harbin Snow And Ice Festival Never Fails To Impress!
"Harbin, the largest city in the Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China, that boasts winter temperatures of -13°F (-25°C) may not appear to be the ideal vacation destination. But don’t tell that to the millions of visitors who brave the area’s frigid weather annually, to experience one of the world’s biggest and most unique snow and ice festivals."

Behold The $2,000 Pizza!
"The fact that New Yorkers take their pizza seriously is well-known. Pizzeria owners are always striving to create the sauciest, cheesiest, and crunchiest pies to delight their customers. Now, Industry Kitchen, a South Street Seaport restaurant, has upped the ante with “the fance’za” — a pizza so decadent, it will set back the consumer $2,000 USD.."

YouTube Channel to Watch

Sylvia's Mini Maker Show
"Make: brings the do-it-yourself mindset to all the technology in your life. Make: is loaded with exciting projects that help you make the most of your technology at home and away from home. This is a magazine that celebrates your right to tweak, hack, and bend any technology to your own will."

Great Website
Ocean Portal
"Welcome to the Ocean Portal. We focus on everything ocean – unusual and everyday organisms, ocean-inspired art, researchers devoting their lives to exploring the still mostly mysterious ecosystem. We here at the Ocean Portal learn something new everyday and we want to share it with you!

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