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October 2000
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FEATURED THEME:
Computer Learning Month
Learning on the Fly: On-Line Tutorials Teach It All!
On-line tutorials allow you to train yourself or your staff -- no fees, no long-term commitment, no messy manuals!
Searching With Savvy: The Best Search Engines for Teachers and Students
There are many search engines that can help you find pertinent, accurate, and safe information, but you need to find one that "thinks" the way you do!
Great Sites for Teaching about Technology
Best on the web for teaching about technology
Technology Center
Technology Toolbox for Teachers

Great Sites for Teaching about�Farm Animals
Enjoy some lively, informative, and fun Web sites all about farm animals

The Food Pyramid: Three Projects That Teach Kids About Nutrition
While students load up on soft drinks, sweets, and high-fat foods, their teachers long for ways to help them understand what that kind of diet does to growing bodies. Three educators shared with Education World their latest attempts to halt the spread of junk food -- online projects! Students share information, compare data, and learn about foods from around the world.

Understanding Kids Who Are Different: Activities for Teaching About Disabilities

Great Sites for Teaching about..Words
Among the best on the Web for teaching about words

Animals of the World: An Internet Scavenger Hunt!
Where in the world do some animals live? Celebrate National Zoo and Aquarium Month by sending your students on an Internet scavenger hunt! They'll learn about the natural habitats of ten of the world's animals -- including some animals they've never heard of! Two versions! One for beginners and one for experienced surfers.