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June / July 2009 NEWSLETTER 
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Happy Summer! Curriki is using the warmer months to survey users about
a cool new ratings system, to release hot new features, and as always,
to feature great content across the disciplines. Splash right in!

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Survey for Curriki Review System

Curriki is conducting a brief and anonymous survey to learn how people
use the site and how it can be improved. The topic is Curriki ratings
and reviews. Your participation will help Curriki grow. Responses are
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Summer of Content Grantees Announced

Curriki's 2009 Summer of Content initiative solicited grant
applications from our community for elementary and middle school
content in ELA, math, science, and social studies. This year yielded a
record number of applications! From that pool, twenty-one grantees
were selected. Check out the list of winners, along with some
information about the content they'll be contributing. 
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New Features Now Available

Check out Curriki's most recent feature additions, which allow members
to better manage and develop the growing repository. Learn more about
the member rating system and a "Flag" feature that allows members to
notify Curriki of any content that is not educationally focused. 
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Featured Content

Featured content for this month spans several different subject areas
and grade levels. Find something that's right for you. 

The Lion King Scavenger Hunt - This is an online scavenger hunt for
middle school students to explore and learn about a Broadway musical
production. It covers topics about theater and the performing arts, as
well as specific information for this production.
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Travels with Music: India - Travels with Music is a production of
Listen for Life, a global nonprofit music-media organization dedicated
to the preservation and advancement of music culture worldwide. These
videos about traditional Indian music are suitable for students of all
ages.
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Curriculum Using Web 2.0 - In this collection of resources for
educators, group members can view and contribute any Curriki or
non-Curriki curriculum resources that use Web 2.0 technologies for
teaching and learning. The content is part of the Hot Topics in
Education group, and new members are welcome.
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China: Global Studies Lesson Plans & Units - The World Affairs
Council's unit on China contains a slide show, lesson plans, student
resources and fact sheets. They are aligned with Washington state
assessment requirements, but will be useful to anyone teaching about
current issues facing China and the world.
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Global Junior Challenge

The international competition rewarding the innovative use of modern
technologies in training, education, solidarity and international
cooperation is now underway. For more details and to apply, please
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Curriki Around Town

Professional Development Sessions for Math 1 & 2 Teachers
July 8-10, Valdosta GA

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