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Weekly Tips for Teachers

Issue 405: April 14, 2008

This Week’s Theme: Insects

Teaching Resources on Insects

Teacher Resources

Teacher Resources

Teaching Tip: Clap If You Agree

By: Teresa Mull: 2nd Grade Teacher

“I have a student answer a question, and then I say to the class, “Clap once if you agree.“ I then tell them, “Clap twice if you disagree.“ The louderclapping will let you know if they understand or not. It is a quick way to assess students.“

This Week in History

  • 1611: The word “telescope“ is first used by Prince Cesi.
  • 1828: The first edition of Webster's dictionary is published.

Teacher Inspiration and Humor

Teacher Inspiration

Inspiring Quote


“The good teacher makes the poor student good and the good student superior.”
— Marva Collins

Jokes You Can Tell in Class


A man walks into the doctor's office.

He has a cucumber up his nose, a carrot in his left ear, and a banana in his right ear.

"What's the matter with me?", he asked.

"You're not eating properly," replied the Doctor.

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