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On the Origin of Species: 150 Years Later

This week marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin's landmark treatise on evolution. It's not an exaggeration to say that Darwin's landmark work became one of the most influential books in history.

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World War II: Vengeance from Above

Wednesday November 25, 2009
November 26, 1944 - V-1 "buzz bombs" (right) and V-2 rockets strike at Antwerp, while a V-2 hits a Woolworth store in London. Initially proposed in 1939, the concept of a flying bomb was not embraced by the Luftwaffe until 1942. Quickly moved into development, the V-1 was...

Battle of Missionary Ridge

Wednesday November 25, 2009
On November 25, 1863, the Battle of Missionary Ridge occurred during the American Civil War. It was part of the Third Battle of Chattanooga. It was a Union victory with 12,485 casualties of which 6,670 were Confederate soldiers. This battle was very important because one of the confederacy's two major...

Top 10 Concerns of Language Arts Teachers

Wednesday November 25, 2009
So far we have looked at the concerns of social studies and science teachers. This week we will focus on the concerns that many language arts teachers share. Top Ten Concerns of English Teachers...

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