April Ideas
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April is National Poetry Month
April 15th is Tax Day
What about Taxes? Tax Simulations from IRS.gov
Put yourself in the shoes of some of the tax payers below to better understand the process of filing your income tax
Lawrence Red Owl
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Cicely King
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Tasha Miller
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Day 1
At this time, do you feel that you are prepared for life after high school? Not subject based knowledge, but what would likely be referred to as life skills.
It's never too early to start learning how to do things on your own.
Read each item and place an X in the yes column if you are able to independently complete the item, and an X in the no column if you can't. Review your responses and identify 2-3 things that you will need to work on before graduating high school.
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Day 2
Unfortunately, you can't learn everything you need to know about being an adult in high school. Click the image below to see what New York Times 18 year old intern Carly Steyer wishes that she had learned in high school
Celebrate April 20th:
Today is National Lima Bean Respect Day, National Cheddar Fries Day, and National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day?
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So today, celebrate all kinds of food by playing pictionary
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Apologizing - When and How to do it right
Knowing when to apologize is as important as knowing how to apologize. Generally speaking, if you suspect that something you did—on purpose or by accident—caused someone else hard feelings, it's a good idea to apologize and clear the air.
How to tell if someone is Lying
According to psychologists, 90% of the information you receive is nonverbal. Unconsciously, we read the body position and gestures of the speaker, guess their mood by voice timbre, and can even understand if they’re telling the truth or not.
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CNN 10 (Please filter before accessing)
What is CNN 10?
A 10-minute news show that appears as a daily digital video on CNN.com that explains global news to a global audience.
The show's priority is to identify stories of international significance and clearly describe why they're making news, who is affected, and how the events fit into a complex, international society. The show maintains a neutral position on controversial topics. It seeks to provide multiple viewpoints, clear illustrations, and general overviews instead of graphic descriptions.
Here's some to consider: