7.16.2009

Big anniversary for moon mission

One of the most important moments in the history of science and technology happened 40 years ago on Thursday.
On 16 July 1969 a space mission called Apollo 11 blasted off from Earth to take men to the moon.
Five days later, two of the men aboard Apollo 11 - Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin - became the first men to walk on the moon.

Check it out!





Some people still don't believe it happened. Do you?

What does the future hold for space exploration?

I'd love to go on a space trip. What about you?
Posted by Yone Santos - teacher - Flamengo
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6.29.2009

Would you give up your iPod for a Walkman?

Giving up my iPod for a Walkman

Scott Campbell with Walkman

When the Sony Walkman was launched, 30 years ago this week, it started a revolution in portable music. But how does it compare with its digital successors? The Magazine invited 13-year-old Scott Campbell to swap his iPod for a Walkman for a week.

Click on the link below

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/8117619.stm

Posted by Marcelo Duhá, Teacher, Leblon, Rio de Janeiro.

6.21.2009

Lil´ red riding in da hood



A little girl on a daunting quest, a basket of goodies and a shortcut full of perils; a cunnig wolf, a sick granny. A savior, an axe; a happy ending and a moral.

Click on the link below to watch an animatd version of this classic fairy tale:

http://laughlines.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/little-red-riding-hood-in-animated-infographics/


Did you enjoy it? Why(not)?

Do you have a favourite fairy tale? If so, would you like to see a modern version of it?

Let´s share!!!