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April 2016
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Your monthly go-to on how to make the most of Scholastic GO!
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Spotlight of the Month | Earth Day |
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Related Articles
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Lesson Plan
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April 22 is Earth Day, and Scholastic GO! has everything you need to teach students about protecting the environment! Read up on alternative energy sources, learn what it means to "go green," and explore some of our nation's most precious resources with a guide to America's natural wonders.
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Go! Pro's Tip
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Admire the majesty of America's incredible natural wonders with our handy guide to nearly every natural wonder and national park in the US from Acadia to Zion!
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GOTube
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Videos to start a discussion
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Find out what the three arrows in the iconic recycling loop stand for! |
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This Month in History | April
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1906: One of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history levels San Francisco. The ground only shook for 60 seconds, but 3,000 people lost their lives and 225,000 more lost their homes.
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1970: Sen. Gaylord Nelson and a pack of globally thinking students organized Earth Day, now an annual worldwide event.
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1986: The No. 4 reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine explodes, causing the world's worst nuclear reactor disaster. |
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Event Planner
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April 1-29 |
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School Library Month
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IDEA: Hold special recognition days for your school's librarians. Prepare bulletin boards that highlight the importance of these individuals to your education.
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April 10-16 |
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National Volunteer Week
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IDEA: Ask students to prepare presentations outlining how they serve their community and what benefits they derive from volunteering.
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April 22 |
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Earth Day
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IDEA: Plan activities, such as cleanup campaigns that focus on the environment of the area around your school or library.
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April 29
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Arbor Day
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IDEA: Plant saplings in honor of the day on your school or library grounds or in a designated area in your community.
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GO! Training
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Learn more about getting the most out of Scholastic GO! by registering to attend one of our upcoming free online training sessions:
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4/14/16 @ 3:00-4:00 pm EST
5/17/16 @ 1:00-2:00 pm EST
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