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Deconstructing Spongebob: Reasoning, Research, & Critical Thinking

September 19, 2011 by Amy Jussel 6 Comments

Sept. 19, 2011 “So, Amy, whose side are you on with the pundits talking and the press reporting about the new University of Virginia Spongebob research?” Whaaaa? Sides? Really? That's cartoonish, like this editorial/visual statement at Beartoons.com at left... Last I checked, the ability to use critical thinking skills was rarely a "one-sided" stance. I tend to take a … [Read more...]

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REVERB Rocks The Eco-Concert Scene: Green Teens?

August 3, 2009 by Amy Jussel 13 Comments

Update: April 20, 2012 With Outlands SF tickets going on sale yesterday and Earth Day on Sunday, it's the perfect time to 'show and tell' why concerts are the perfect venue to teach stewardship of the planet. Think of all the waste...now do something about it. TerraCycle is a fave for the 'hard to recycle' stuff, especially in SCHOOLS and CONCERTS. Original post: August … [Read more...]

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