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	Mole Day \| October 2011 Holy Mole-y! It's that time of the year. On October 23rd, let us help you celebrate the day. Here are some fun suggestions for commemorating this magnifi-mole occasion!
	Annual National Day on Writing \| October 2011 Are you ready to celebrate the Third Annual National Day on Writing on October 20? Whether your students are using pen or PC, ORC can help. For every grade level, we present innovative ideas and resources to support you as you help your students become engaged, eager writers.
	The Science of Hurricanes \| September 2011 Another active hurricane season is upon us. Irene was the ninth named storm, putting her in the middle of the predicted 12 to 18 named storms. Check out these resources for classroom activities to learn more about these powerful forces of nature.
	Summer Mathematics \| June 2011 It's summer vacation, and the kids want to have fun—who can blame them! Here are online mathematics activities that can add to the fun and keep kids thinking so they are ready for the coming school year.
	Summer Reading \| May 2011 Taking a summer vacation from reading can set students back 2 to 4 months in their reading levels, which means beginning the new school year with a deficit. To add to the problem, catching up during the school year often becomes a losing game. How can you get your students to read this summer? Read on for some good tips!
	The Science of Earthquakes and Tsunamis \| March 2011 Earthquakes and tsunamis are a natural part of the dynamic planet we live on. They are occasionally devastating but mostly go unnoticed. This set of materials can be used to help students understand more about Japan, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
	National Poetry Month \| April 2011 Celebrate National Poetry Month with a bang, not a whimper! Here are a few great resources and ideas from ORC's website and the web to help you do just that. We offer them to you in this ORC e-pub on teaching poetry. And there's no reason why you can't celebrate year-round.
	Ways to Think About Pi \| March 2011 The calculation of pi, the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter, was an aha! moment for Archimedes. And in the grand tradition of Archimedes, your students will be exclaiming "Aha!" as they explore the lessons and activities in this ORC e-pub.
	Number Sense, the 100th Day of School, and Beyond \| February 2011 Celebrate the patterns and rhythms of mathematics on the 100th day of school and beyond. Every day is a great day to build your students' number sense—their ability to use numbers to estimate, calculate, and make sense of the world. Party on!
	Statistics Today \| January 2011 Let ORC provide you with statistics lessons and activities to help your students understand the meaning and use of data today. This is crucial when preparing students for a future that involves making personal, professional, and political decisions and for careers in fields such as biology, economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, education, and sports.
	The Science of Oil Spills \| June 2010 Current events present us with unique learning opportunities. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico gives us a chance to connect what budding scientists are learning in the classroom to the world. We've pulled together a set of materials that can be used to examine the oil spill through a variety of lenses.

	Mole Day \| October 2011 Holy Mole-y! It's that time of the year. On October 23rd, let us help you celebrate the day. Here are some fun suggestions for commemorating this magnifi-mole occasion!
	Annual National Day on Writing \| October 2011 Are you ready to celebrate the Third Annual National Day on Writing on October 20? Whether your students are using pen or PC, ORC can help. For every grade level, we present innovative ideas and resources to support you as you help your students become engaged, eager writers.
	The Science of Hurricanes \| September 2011 Another active hurricane season is upon us. Irene was the ninth named storm, putting her in the middle of the predicted 12 to 18 named storms. Check out these resources for classroom activities to learn more about these powerful forces of nature.
	Summer Mathematics \| June 2011 It's summer vacation, and the kids want to have fun—who can blame them! Here are online mathematics activities that can add to the fun and keep kids thinking so they are ready for the coming school year.
	Summer Reading \| May 2011 Taking a summer vacation from reading can set students back 2 to 4 months in their reading levels, which means beginning the new school year with a deficit. To add to the problem, catching up during the school year often becomes a losing game. How can you get your students to read this summer? Read on for some good tips!
	The Science of Earthquakes and Tsunamis \| March 2011 Earthquakes and tsunamis are a natural part of the dynamic planet we live on. They are occasionally devastating but mostly go unnoticed. This set of materials can be used to help students understand more about Japan, earthquakes, and tsunamis.
	National Poetry Month \| April 2011 Celebrate National Poetry Month with a bang, not a whimper! Here are a few great resources and ideas from ORC's website and the web to help you do just that. We offer them to you in this ORC e-pub on teaching poetry. And there's no reason why you can't celebrate year-round.
	Ways to Think About Pi \| March 2011 The calculation of pi, the ratio of the circumference of any circle to its diameter, was an aha! moment for Archimedes. And in the grand tradition of Archimedes, your students will be exclaiming "Aha!" as they explore the lessons and activities in this ORC e-pub.
	Number Sense, the 100th Day of School, and Beyond \| February 2011 Celebrate the patterns and rhythms of mathematics on the 100th day of school and beyond. Every day is a great day to build your students' number sense—their ability to use numbers to estimate, calculate, and make sense of the world. Party on!
	Statistics Today \| January 2011 Let ORC provide you with statistics lessons and activities to help your students understand the meaning and use of data today. This is crucial when preparing students for a future that involves making personal, professional, and political decisions and for careers in fields such as biology, economics, engineering, medicine, public health, psychology, marketing, education, and sports.
	The Science of Oil Spills \| June 2010 Current events present us with unique learning opportunities. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico gives us a chance to connect what budding scientists are learning in the classroom to the world. We've pulled together a set of materials that can be used to examine the oil spill through a variety of lenses.