Potter books spark after school science program
Norfolk teacher Charlene Haviland launches an after school remedial science program for eighth graders using Harry Potter books to teach real physics and chemistry. Funded by an $82,000 American Honda Foundation grant with physics professor George Plitnik, the project blends reading with science to boost test scores and engagement.
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Norfolk
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft
Wizardry
Charlene Haviland
Albus Dumbledore
Haviland
American Honda Foundation
George Plitnik
Frostburg State University
Maryland
Plitnik
Southern Oregon University
Bernoulli
J.K. Rowling
Northside Middle School
Community Calendar listings for Cedar Rapids area events
Calendar entries list events and venues across Iowa including Medicare signup, Kirkwood outreach, library programs, museum nights, farmers markets, fairs, and public meetings. Notable items include the Lost Jungle film, Marion and Iowa City markets, Hancher and UI events, and municipal board schedules with times and contact numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
West Branch
North Liberty Recreation Center
Noelridge Farmers Market
Collins Road
Council Street
Cedar Rapids
Hiawatha Farmers Market
Guthridge Park
10Th Avenue
Marion Farmers Market
East End
Seventh Ave
Iowa City
Marion Public Service Board
Marion Public Services
31St St
Metro Mechanical Board of Examiners
Hiawatha
Marion Park Board
Marion Parks Department
10Th Ave
Johnson County Board of Adjustment
Council Chambers
Iowa City Civic Center
Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission
Solon School Board
Tiffin City Council
Teen in Jail Faces Confession Dilemma
Dear Johnny explains he is 18 and incarcerated awaiting release. He reveals his girlfriend Brianna is pregnant by him while two other women also expect his child. Abby counsels three options and warns Brianna will be upset upon learning the truth.
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Abby
Johnny
Brianna
Friend
Mustard storage debated. refrigeration preferred for flavor
Heloise reports mustard manufacturers advise refrigeration preserves flavor, but room temperature is acceptable if preferred. Commercial mustard ingredients are unlikely to spoil outside the fridge.
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Marmaduke
Animal Planet
Rummyuo
Ummworld
Ying
THE
NBA
Zain
Charlene
the Gazette
Third Ave. SE
OUT & About
Linn County Fair
Central City
Marshalltown
Delaware County Fair
Manchester
Keokuk County Exposition
Sigourney
Tipton
Allamakee County Fair
Waukon
Farmers Markets
Iowa
David Thayer
University of Iowa
Hancher
Ulowa.edu
Artsiowa Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre
Eulenspiegel’s Circus
New Strand Theatre
West Liberty
Bowman Woods
Cedarrapids.org
Noble Recital Hall
Jenson Noble Hall of Music
Luther College
Decorah
Lutheranmusic Program
Nancy Cree
John Colloton
University Hospitals
Iowa City Market Music
Aleta Murphy
Chauncey Swan Park
C.R
Dear Abby
Jeanne Phillip
Universal Press Syndicate
Heloise
King Features Syndicate
Annette
Oklahoma
Cathy Ann Stoner
Winchester
Paula C. Carlin
Adams, Wis
Thrifty
Vienna
P.O. Box
San Antonio
Mar Laal
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