Free Printable Scooby Doo Coloring Pages

Free Printable Scooby Doo Coloring Pages
Rooby-Dooby-Doo! Hey Mystery, Inc. lovers, whose your favorite sleuth? Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy or the pooch himself, Scooby Doo? Whether you like the old Hanna-Barbera cartoons (old as in like when I was a kid) the newer Cartoon Network Scooby Doo or the movies, here are free printable Scooby Doo coloring pages.

Films to Teach Children about Earthquakes and Tsunamis

The Japanese earthquake and tsunami caused death, evacuation, fires, nuclear reactor issues and widespread devastation. Here are free resources to explore earthquakes and tsunamis with children to help them process the event. Read more

"Food, Inc." Documentary Lesson Plans and Activties

"Food, Inc." is a 2008 documentary that explores America's corporate-controlled food industry. "Food, Inc." looks at genetically modified foods, corporate farms, health conditions and other dangerous industry practices. Educators, "Food, Inc." provides resources for health, economics and science classes. "Food, Inc." has practical applications for government, civics, marketing, business and sociology classes also. Click here

What Are Your 2010 Film Nominations for the 83rd Oscars?

Nominations are in for the 83rd Oscar Awards. In the lead for Best Picture is "The King's Speech" (Colin Firth). Other picks include "True Grit", "The Social Network", "Inception", "The Black Swan", "The Fighter", "127 Hours", "Winter's Bone", "The Kids are Alright" and "Toy Story 3". Read more

Best Movies for Understanding Mental Retardation

Retard. Dummy. Moron. Those words make me feel ill. They should offend any thinking person. Understanding mental retardation requires accurate information coupled with empathy. Here are movies, films and television shows that help us understand what it means to be 'mentally handicapped' or 'developmentally disabled'. Read on...

War Movies and Jazz Era Movies for Veteran's Day

Books and Movies for Veteran's Day
Veteran's Day remembers soldiers the world over and especially those who gave the last full measure in WWI. WWI nearly obliterated an entire generation. Here are books and movies to explore the 'war to end all wars'.
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What Does it Take to Make a Really Scary Movie?

Anatomy and Psychology of a Horror Movie
Halloween is the ripe season for horror movies, but what exactly constitutes a horror movie? Does it need a plot twist? Suspense? Mystery? Zombies? Blood and gore? Satanic influence? A presence of evil? Here is a psychological analysis of horror movies.
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'19 Children and Counting' Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar on Children

Duggars Tell People Magazine 'We're Ready for More' as 19th Child Josie Just Released from Hospital
Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar, parents of 19 children and hosts of TLC reality TV show '19 Kids and Counting', appeared on the cover of People magazine' August 12 issue with Duggar #19, baby Josie. 'We are ready for more' was their quote.
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Free Printable Legend of the Guardians; Owls of Gahoole Book and Movie Activities

Free Printable Legend of the Guardians- the Owls of Ga'hoole Activities and Games
Guardians of Ga'Hoole is a series of books by Kathryn Lansky, depicting a group of fabled Owl warriors who guard Ga'Hoole. Legend of the Guardian opens September 24, 2010. Here are free printable Guardians of Ga'Hoole games and activities.
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Best American History Movies for 4th of July

Best American History Movies to Watch for 4th of July
The American Revolutionary War wears many faces, some of them mask the real stories. This life of American history and Revolutionary War films provides a more multi-dimensional view of the United States and American history.
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The Office Loses Steve Carell Michael Scott

Can The Office Survive Boss Michael Scott Loss when Steve Carell Leaves After Season 7?
Based on the BBC, NBC's The Office has attracted a cult following since 2005. After it's 7th season, Steve Carell will cash in his chips as the bombastic, ADHD office manager Michael Scott. Can The Office survive?
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Best Sensual Gothic Romance Movies

Best Sensual Gothic Romance Movies
Wit the recent vampire, werewolf and zombie craze, Gothic horror is the catch phrase of the day. Twilight wasn't the first movie to imbue Gothic horror with sensuality and romance. Here is a list of sensual Gothic movies.
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Best American War History Movies for Patriotic Holidays

Best War History Movies for Memorial Day
Memorial Day, the last Monday in May was designated to remember our beloved dead and especially to honor those killed in war or in the line of duty. Not sure how to commemorate Memorial Day? Why not watch one of these movies?
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'Wicked' Book and Play Review

Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West: Gregory Maguire Book Series
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (1995) Son of a Witch (2005) and A Lion Among Men (2008) are revisionist parallel novels by Gregory Maguire that explore the deeper, darker Wizard of Oz books.
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Best Movies for Earth Science Class, Free Printable Lesson Plans

Best Movies for Earth Science with Free Printable Follow-Up Lesson Plans
Teaching earth science, geology or geography classes? Need a list of great movies to use as the basis for some your lesson plans and classroom exploration? This list includes movies and links for free printable follow up lesson plans.
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How to Use Movies, Films and Television in the Classroom

How to Use Movies and Television as Lesson Plans in the Classroom
Showing movies in the classroom is becoming increasingly more popular as entertainment devices and digital technology improves. Do movies, films and television have a place in education? Is it lazy teaching to show a movie in class?
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'The Cove' Dolphin Slaughter Documentary

The Cove Dolphin Slaughter Documentary: Should Kids View?
Our sixth grade daughter's class watched the Oscar winning documentary The Cove in science class. The Cove depicts the senseless slaughter of dolphins in Japan. Should children see this graphic documentary?
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Best Vampire Movies for 'Twilight' Saga Lovers

Best Vampire Movies for Twilight Saga Lovers
You bought, read and re-read all the Twilight series and saw both the series' movies. You've redone your room and wardrobe in Gothic vampire. What can you do till 'Eclipse' comes out or Stephanie Myers writes another book?
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'Clash of the Titans' 2010; Epic Entertainment- Can It Top Ray Harryhausen's 1981 Clash?

Clash of the Titans Remake Promises Epic of Olympic Proportions
In 1981, at 17, I was awed by Ray Harryhausen's claymation Clash of the Titans with screen legends Lawrence Olivier and Maggie Smith. The 2010 Clash of the Titans opens on April 2 and promises Olympic-sized entertainment.
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Best Olympics and Sports History Movies for the Classroom

Best Classroom Movies for Sports and Olympics History
Many high schools are offering courses in sports history. The Winter Olympics and Summer Olympics make great subject matter to explore in sports classes. Here are better sports and Olympics movies to show in the classroom or homeschool.
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