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    2015 Nepal Gorkha Earthquake: Day 0 to Year 1

    This video documents International Federation of the Red Cross disaster relief efforts for the Nepal Gorkha Earthquake. The video focuses on the the journey undergone by the Nepalese people during the first year of reconstruction, and centers around the progression from Kathmandu as a disaster area to a recovery zone.

    Video courtesy of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

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    Earth Science
    Science
    Earthquakes

    Make Homemade Playdough for Your Classroom

    Homemade playdough is easy (and fun!) to make! Save yourself some time and money at the craft store and try out these quick and easy playdough recipes using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

    Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

    • 1 cup water

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

    • 1/2 cup salt • 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

    • Food coloring

    • Saucepan

    • 1 cup flour

    • Plastic gloves

    • Food coloring

    Instructions:

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    5 Questions with Author Martin Sandler

    Candlewick Press children's author Martin Sandler answers 5 questions (plus one!) about the writing process and how he researches the source material for his historical books and novels. (4:00)
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    Subjects:
    Reading and Literature

    Career Profile: Javier Rubio, Clinical Trial Administrator

    Javier Rubio is a clinical trial administrator for a major pharmaceutical company, where he works with mental health professionals on clinical trials and research studies that lead to breakthroughs in new treatments and methods.

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    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations

    Career Profile: Marcos Milla, Biologist and Pharmaceutical Researcher

    Marcos Milla is Global Head of Emerging Science and Innovation at a major pharmaceutical company, where he is responsible for discovering and developing new drugs for conditions and diseases that currently have no treatments or cures. In this video, Marcos talks about his day-to-day schedule and activities, supervising the many teams of people that work for him, and the excitement he has for working each day on new and interesting projects.

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    Jobs, Careers, and Occupations
  • Groundhog Day Videos and Activities

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    Groundhog Day Videos & Activities

    Groundhog Day is February 2. Spark your students' interest about groundhogs such as Punxsutawney Phil, and the history…

    Subjects:
    Seasons
    Earth Science
    Science
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    children's book
    activities
    classroom tools
    language arts and writing
    vocabulary
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  • Slavery and Civil War Videos and Activities

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    Slavery & The Civil War – Video & Activities

    Examine the Emancipation Proclamation through this educational video and related activities. The video is paired with…

    Subjects:
    Social Studies and History
    U.S. Civil War (1860-1865)
    African-American History
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