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On Your Mark. Get Set. CLEP.

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Links for Children

Learning Games Ages 1 - 5
Learning Games Ages 6+
http://www.kidspsych.org
http://www.iknowthat.com
http://www.prongo.com/ All Ages
http://www.coolmath-games.com/ Math
http://gamefinder.disney.go.com/ Disney Puzzles, Mazes and more

Jigsaw Puzzles
http://www.thekidzpage.com/onlinejigsawpuzzles/index.html
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/
http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/index.htm

More Games
http://www.gamequarium.com/
http://www.orisinal.com

Neuroscience for Kids
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html

Typing and Navigating a Keyboard
http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/games/game_super_hyper_spider_typer.html

What do you think?

In his State of the State address in January, Gov. Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota, said,

“In too many cases, our high school students are bored, checked-out, coasting, not even vaguely aware of their post-high school plans, if they have any, and they are just marking time.”

Please, share your thoughts.
 

Do you agree?

     If so...why is this the case?
     If not...what is the Governor missing?

The Perfect Gift

20 Reasons Books are the Best Gifts!
by Ruth Smith, Director UBAH

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Free Trip to Israel for High School Science Whizzes!

Free Trip to Israel for Young Science Whizzes!

The funder of the Community Hebrew High School conferences, The Legacy Heritage foundation is sponsoring an amazing trip for up to 30 high school juniors and seniors. This trip is not limited to community Hebrew high school students. Any Jewish student may apply. See description below for details. Please feel free to distribute this information widely. The Institute for Informal Jewish Education is not involved with the trip; all questions should be directed to: Diane Dolinsky-Pickar, Program Officer, dolinsky@lhfl.net . Heritage Internship for Young Scientists LEGACY HERITAGE PROGRAMMING LLC 250 Park Avenue, Suite 501 New York, NY 10177 Phone 212 578-8190 FAX 212 578-8398 DESCRIPTION: A rigorous six-week summer program designed to introduce brilliant, Jewish high school juniors and seniors with demonstrated scientific aptitude, to hands-on experience in a scientific research laboratory of a prestigious Israeli University, the Belmonte Laboratories of Hebrew University, combined with Jewish studies and touring of the State of Israel. The ultimate aim of the program is threefold: to propel the participants along the path of scientific, engineering or math studies; to introduce the students to the scientific capabilities of the State of Israel, and to encourage these participants to become active leaders in their Jewish communities. Students are selected for the program based on three criteria: outstanding work in science, leadership and/or involvement in Jewish communal life, and potential for growth in their personal identification with Judaism and/or Israel. LHIYS includes seminars and visits with Israelis from all walks of life. A chesed project -- a partnership with Israeli peers where both sides learn from the other – is part of the structure. Some Shabbatot will be spent in home hospitality in different quarters of Jerusalem, and other Shabbatot will take place off- site (Tz’fat, Kibbutz Ketura, Bet Shean) as part of organized trips to the north and south of Israel. LOCALE: This program will be conducted at Hebrew University, the dormitories of the Authority for Community and Youth (AYH) and the laboratories of the Belmonte Center, which are on the Givat Ram campus, near both Bloomfield Science Museum and the Cossel Center for Physical Education (the gym). APPLICATION: A competitive application, with submission of a personal statement, a 250 word abstract of an original piece of research (if Applicants have done this), High School transcript, Advanced Placement scores (if Applicants have taken A.P. exams), Recommendations from two Science or Math Teachers plus a member of the Jewish Community or Youth Advisor. ENROLLMENT: Applications are accepted from current juniors and seniors in North America, of which 20-30 will be selected. EVALUATION: Applications will be evaluated by staff of Legacy Heritage Programming LLC, selected Consultants and Faculty of Hebrew University. Previous travel to Israel is not a factor in selection. DATES: June 25th – August 7th . COST/SCHOLARSHIP: Costs are covered under the scholarship, including flights to and from Israel. Participants need only bring pocket change. APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 15, 2006 NOTIFICATION DEADLINE: March 10, 2006 CONTACT: Diane Dolinsky-Pickar, Program Officer dolinsky@lhfl.net