Amanda Day

Ban animal dissection in schools and students will truly comprehend living organisms and the processes of life.

In repealing the ban on foie gras, City Council showed a total disregard for animal welfare and constituents' opinions by denying hearing and debate opportunities for Aldermen.

Chicago Alderman, Thomas Tunney (44th Ward), plans to initiate a repeal today of the legislation banning the sale of Foie Gras.

Stop Puppy Mills

A vegetarian lifestyle is healthy for humans, animals, and the environment.

Reading is a fundamental skill that children should acquire in their primary years in order to understand the world around them and pursue further knowledge.

Using social studies websites exposes children to varied viewpoints providing them with a well-rounded picture of the past and its events.

Math has received an unfair reputation for being the 'difficult' subject in school when really everyone is at least good at one or more mathematical skills.

Respect students and set high expectations.

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Top 7 anthropology museums of the United States from East Coast to West Coast.

CSI. Cold Case What do these television shows have in common?

The overall consensus is that children learn empathy by listening, talking, making decisions and helping others.

Have you ever heard of the Five Factor Model sometimes simply called the Big Five? It references five wide scopes of personality and was first mentioned at an American Psychological Association meeting in 1933.

Children's sense of self can be positively or negatively affected by experiences with animals.

Does your child avoid reading? One way to foster a love of reading is to choose just the right book.

The ASCD is a nonprofit organization comprised of educators focused on teaching and learning.

The PBS website is known for its various media programs and educational materials.

This site is accessible by members and non-members looking for science teaching related materials.

Does your child often say, "I don't know what to write about."? Remedy this problem with a handy Prewrite Binder.

To be treated like a professional, one must dress and act professionally.

Understand why people stereotype.

According to The Learning Center Exchange, there are nine kinds of mnemonics including rhyme, acronym, music, expression, model, note, outline, image and connection.

Ray finds himself in for an adventure when he drifts away from his grandma's dock.

A child wishes for a Giant Panda and gets an unexpected gift.

This poem is not only fun for children to recite but also helps them remember how the heart works.

The basis of behavior management in the classroom revolves around one word - respect.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, the exotic pet market generates about $15 billion a year.

Multiculturalism must be promoted in classrooms through various means including literature, current events, book reports, history unit, magazines, and discussions because we live in a multicultural society.

A major goal in any classroom should be to strive for unity and still maintain individuality.

Selecting and implementing the appropriate instructional strategy may be challenging for a beginning teacher; however, it is an integral part of a meaningful lesson.

Classroom management takes a significant amount of preparation by new and experienced teachers alike.

Randolph pays town residents to capture stray cats.

Boycott KFC and its affiliates

No series of games, hoops or balls needed for this March Madness to be a success - just a series of good deeds.

Hopefully with increased awareness made by The World Conservation Union and Humane Organizations, armadillos' numbers can begin to grow.

According to the Toy Industry Association, three-quarters of consumers purchased toys last year intended for educational purposes.

Tipping in the United States is customary because waiters are paid well below minimum wage. In other countries, tipping is not common because waiters are considered professionals and receive a salary.

Adults generally go back to school for professional and personal reasons.

Without plants, most life on Earth would ultimately cease to exist. Individuals curious about plant life may pursue the study of botany.

Chemistry is an integral part of our life from our food to our body and nature.

Oceans cover about 71% of the Earth. Hence, it is no surprise that oceanography, the study of oceans and their inhabitants, has long played a role in society.

Elementary students are familiar with weather because conditions outside affect them daily.

At the bottom of a cave in Atapuerca, Spain sits the largest hominid fossil collection dating back about 400,000 years. Fascinated researchers try to piece together the information like a jigsaw puzzle for a more complete story.

Play and learn. Try out some of the BBC science and nature games. The activities add a technology dimension to any lesson and are sure to be a student motivator.

In an effort to address the gap women and minorities tend to have in math, science and technology, Jefferson Lab posts educational materials online to be used in the classroom.

Online science games provide a means for children to explore science related topics at their own pace in an interactive way.

Instructors and learners interested in the fields of science, mathematics and technology, this user friendly website is for you.

Chores exist in every household regardless of marital status, number of children and profession. Completing what seems at times like a never-ending list of tasks in the shortest amount of time possible is necessary if you want a chore free weekend.

Playing science games with youngsters is easy whether inside or outside, at home or in school.

Science games are beneficial additions to lesson plans because they support students and teachers in the learning process. Technology plays an important role in society today and should be integrated across disciplines whenever the opportunity arises.

Waste not, want not. - Remember this proverb next time you are about to toss out leftovers. Try saving those scraps. Mark them with a date if to be frozen. Then, use those pieces of food in your next soup.

A How To on meeting students' needs, fostering a safe learning environment, setting high expectations and promoting life-long learning.

Homework does a child good if the assignment serves a purpose and is reviewed.

Appreciating art with children at any age is possible with a little preparation.

By following a few suggestions, getting your child to write will be easy.

Choosing just the right book can encourage children to read. A 'just right' book looks interesting to a child. Perhaps, he/she has heard the story read aloud to him/her before.

From an environmental standpoint, living in a city is better. With all the recent news reports on global warming, carbon footprint and ecological footprint are terms being discussed. What are these footprints exactly?

Are you headed out for your first sailing class? Perhaps you are signed up for a week-long certification course. Hopefully, you chose a warm destination for your foray into sailing.