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October 2007
Computers in Schools, Space Week +
Welcome to this month's issue of ProQuest Teachable Moments. This issue focuses on a myriad of topics, including using computer technology effectively in schools, diversity awareness, fire safety, space science, and much more.

		eLibrary: Ethnic Diversity \| Liability or Asset? October is Diversity Awareness Month. The demographic makeup of U.S. society has changed dramatically in the last 25 years, and it will continue to change. Is ethnic diversity by itself a liability or asset? eLibrary has the answers. eLibrary CE: Multiculturalism \| Challenge or Opportunity? Diversity Awareness Month is also observed this month. Our challenge, as educators, is to help learners who are forming attitudes and opinions about people who are different from themselves, to build these attitudes upon knowledge, rather than ignorance or prejudice. Help students do their homework with eLibrary Curriculum Edition to learn more about the unique cultures that surround us. eLibrary Elementary: Firefighters = Heros What child doesn't want to ride on a fire truck with the siren blaring? Forest fires, wildfires, Smoke Jumpers, and Smokey the Bear are great topics for kids to investigate during Fire Prevention Week. Encourage students to research topics that help them understand more about the challenges of fires to firefighters and their communities.
		eLibrary Science: 50 Years of Space Exploration The start and end dates of World Space Week recognize the launch of the first human-made Earth satellite, Sputnik 1, on 10.4.57; and the signing of the Outer Space Treaty that promotes the peaceful uses of space on 10.10.67. Tap into a pair of spacey curricular-focused BookCarts for your Space Week activities. eLibrary BookCarts: Computers in Schools Month Reliance on Google and Wikis has eroded the teaching of essential digital information literacy skills to students, and resulted in a plague of copy/paste plagiarism devoid of original thought and critical thinking. Find out how to solve this growing trend with our easy BookCart tool found inside your eLibrary subscription.

		ProQuest Platinum: Technology Bolsters Learning Computer Learning Month is a time to try new ways of using technology, to learn about new education technology products, and to share knowledge with others in your local community about how technology is changing the way teachers teach and students learn. Enjoy the time-saving and ease of use benefits of Platinum. ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Astronomical Achievements Looking back at the original events that gave birth to World Space Week will give today's students some idea of the magnitude of vision, investment, and technology that were needed to advance from Sputnik to today's Mars Rovers. Can students name some of the challenges that needed to be overcome to achieve these space successes?

		SIRS Decades: Launching the Space Age SIRS Decades can help take your students back in time to the origins of the Space Age. Let them explore the events as they were perceived by those people who were alive at that time. What were the immediate and long-range benefits of these successful events? SIRS Researcher: Domestic Violence Awareness Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed every October to raise public awareness about an issue that shatters the lives of men, women, and children. Violence is a cause or an effect of a variety of engaging issues that impact many school students. SIRS Discoverer: Family Violence October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and also includes Freedom from Bullies Week. Knowledge about domestic violence gained through a research activity can help students affected directly or indirectly to cope. What are some ways that your school community can help to prevent or stop violence?

SIRS Challenge Quests & Spotlights
Some Halloween traditions were born with the ancient Celts, who lived in present-day Ireland more than 2,000 years ago. What did the ancient Celts do, to disguise themselves from returning spirits on October 31? Get the facts in this month's Challenge Quests.

National Hispanic Awareness Month is an annual celebration of the culture, traditions, achievements and heritage of Hispanic Americans. Learn more in our Spotlights.

World Conflicts Today: Diversity & Genocide
Many journalists and analysts have depicted the horrifying violence in Darfur as a case of Arabs murdering Africans. But does the categorization of mass murder in racial terms obscure a more complex reality? If so, what is that reality?

Explore additional history-releated themes inside our newest email newsletter, History Happenings.

CultureGrams: European Union & Diversity
The formation of the EU has produced a new political entity that can now challenge the U.S. on diversity of ethnic populations. What challenges to traditional culture, education, religion, and attitudes must be overcome for the EU to succeed? How is ethnic diversity impacting the lifestyles and culture of Europe?

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