| Week of October 12, 2008 |
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Depression-Era Art |
 While the economy suffered, the arts flourished during the Great Depression. Discover what this meant for artists at A New Deal for the Arts, www.archives.gov/exhibits/new_deal_for_the_arts. Artists, supported by the government, produced works that depicted the hardships of hardworking Americans who lived through those tough years, and highlighted President Roosevelt's programs. Browse through these pages and get a good look at the Great Depression. |
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Where Do You Belong? |
 Learn what maps can show about where you are going and where you have been at Maps: Finding Our Place in the World, www.fieldmuseum.org/maps/highlights.asp. Click on Photo Gallery for some great images, and choose one that you would like to learn more about. The featured map will highlight several historical facts, such as what the map is made of. From Babylonian clay tablets to painted Chinese manuscripts, these maps preserve the Earth's fragile history with exacting artistry. |
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A Perfect Balance |
 Breathe deeply and learn to appreciate the air around you at Atmosphere Design Lab, http://forces.si.edu/atmosphere/interactive/ atmosphere.html. Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide and Ozone come together in perfect harmony and balance to support delicate life on Earth. Click on these different building blocks to learn what role they play in sustaining the atmosphere as we know it. Take control and adjust the mixture to see how the gas that you are researching has increased or decreased over time and what the effects have been on our Mother Earth. |
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How many countries have you visited? |
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Democracy in Action With only about a month left before Election Day in the U.S., I'm getting really excited! Even if you're not old enough to vote, learning about the presidential candidates and their views on different issues can be fun. Visit these sites to brush up on your political smarts and play some cool vote-worthy games. Time for Kids Election ‘08 eLECTIONS Your Adventure in Politics The Democracy Project Scholastic News Online: Election 2008 —Amy |
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