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Halloween Fun

Posted on October 25, 2010 by mikey

This is an image from Kids Write by Rebecca Olien. It was in regards to writing spooky stories. Lots of room for creepy-looking type… Enjoy! Click the image for a larger version to use for classrooms or whatever.

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Your Average Pond

Posted on October 19, 2010 by mikey

Ever stop to consider how many different kinds of animals a small pond can support? Quite a few if you think about it. Make a day of it, pack a lunch, and sit patiently while all manner of animals pay … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 25, 2010 by mikey

Something missing from your breakfast table? The word Oviraptor means “egg thief,” after a fossil specimen was found on top of a pile of what was thought to be Protoceratops eggs. The image below is from Howard Temperley’s In the … Continue reading →

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Robert Schumann Aphorisms

Posted on May 27, 2010 by mikey

Composer Robert Schumann was famous for his aphorisms (observations containing some degree of truth). This image is one of several from the 2006 Ravinia One Score program.

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on April 13, 2010 by mikey

I’ve always believed that everything can be renamed, according to its purpose. This image is from Great Games by Williamson Publishing, a great kids book on gaming activities of all kinds.

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Reduce, Recycle, Reuse

Posted on March 23, 2010 by mikey

Recycling doesn’t have to be a chore. It can be fun if you find a way to make it interesting, especially if you consider that it’s like putting money in the bank. For more information on recycling, click here.

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America’s Carbon Footprint

Posted on March 16, 2010 by mikey

Americans burn one-quarter of Earth’s energy in their cars and air conditioners. But they make up only five percent of the world’s population. For more information, see the Earth issue of Kids Discover. ©Kids Discover magazine

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The Geologic Time Scale

Posted on March 5, 2010 by mikey

The geologic time scale is split into four major eras–Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic, and are subdivided into periods. The number beside the era or period in the infotoon below shows how many years ago it began. I thought it … Continue reading →

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Fastest Pen in the Midwest

Posted on March 2, 2010 by mikey

I was asked to donate some teaching time to a local community college, so I put together a quick teaser video. In hindsight, it reflects how much coffee the typical cartoonist consumes. Enjoy!

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Mutter Juice Noise Re-Rhymes

Posted on May 5, 2009 by mikey

Here’s a familiar rhyme, or is it?

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