100 Mile Diet: Local Eating for Global Change
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an experiment in 2005, Alissa Smith and J.B. McKinnon endeavored to eat
only foods grown or produced within 100 miles of their home in
Vancouver for an entire year. Their book Plenty, which chronicles their
experience, is full of anecdotes, recipes, thoughts about the current
food system, and ideas for "eating with the seasons." This website
features an informative interview with the couple, a list of resources
for local eating, and a section on creating local Thanksgiving meals,
complete with menu lists and recipes. You can even sign on to the 100
Mile Diet pledge. http://100milediet.org/
Fact Monster
On May 1st, people all over the world celebrate May Day, whose roots go back to ancient Pagan observances of the return of the sun and life. FactMonster can tell you about the May Day holiday, and even how the term Mayday originated from the French phrase "m'aider" (come to my aid) and became an international call for help. Kids can visit this website for homework help or to find out more on just about anything from A-Z, including science and technology. Parents and teachers can find advice and resources from this Pearson Education site, part of the Family Education Network. (http://www.factmonster.com/)
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National Teacher Day
If you can read this, thank a teacher. On the first Tuesday of May, honor the people who help to make the world better every day - through teaching. This National Education Association site offers ideas on how to show gratitude for our public school teachers - from special events to a simple on-line thank you card. (http://www.nea.org/grants/1359.htm)
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Nobel Prize - Mario Jose Molina for CFC's and Ozone
On the 5th of May or Cinco de Mayo (Mexican national holiday), we recognize one of Mexico's most influential scientists, Mario Jose Molina, awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1995. Molina along with his colleagues, Paul Crutzen and Sherwood Rowland, were honored for their groundbreaking research on the world's ozone layer and the effects of chlorofluorocarbons on its formation. Find out more about the Nobel Prize, some of the world's greatest scientists, their autobiographies, videos, interviews, games and more at the Nobel Prize website. (http//nobelprize.org./)
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Space Day - Challenger Program
On the first Friday in May, the US recognizes the importance of our ongoing quest to explore space. The mission of the Challenger program is to "invigorate science, technology, engineering and math education with inquiry, exploration and discovery." Explore the collection of lessons, images, and scientific information on this website - inspired by and dedicated to the crew of the Challenger mission of April 24, 1986. http://www.challenger.org/programs/spaceday.cfm)
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