Educational Resources of Minnesota

Fun Facts – March 11, 2010

Molly — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 06:28:21 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“When bad times come, you can let them make you bitter or use them to make you better.” – Anonymous

Joke of the Day:

What did the snail say when she climbed on the turtle’s back? Wheeeeeeee!

Random Fact of the Day:

August has the highest percentage of births.

Journal Entry Idea:

Imagine that you found a package of magic seeds that can grow anything you wish. What would you grow? Explain.

Fun Facts – March 10, 2010

Molly — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:00:43 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow.” – Janis Joplin

Joke of the Day:

Why did the pony cough? He was a little hoarse!

Random Fact of the Day:

A shrimp’s heart is located in its head.

Journal Entry Idea:

The first U.S. paper money was issued on this day in 1862. If we did not use money as currency, what could be used in its place. Explain.

Fun Facts – March 9, 2010

Molly — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:00:31 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“The greatest mistake a man can make is to be afraid of making one.” -Elbert Hubbard

Joke of the Day:

What flower grows on your face? Tulips!

Random Fact of the Day:

The earth experiences 50,000 earthquakes each year.

Journal Entry Idea:

After waiting all winter, what is your favorite thing to do once spring arrives? Explain.

Fun Facts – March 8, 2010

Molly — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:01 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Talent will get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” -John Wooden

Joke of the Day:

Where do snowmen keep their money? In snow banks.

Random Fact of the Day:

On average, an adult laughs 15 times a day while a baby laughs 400 times a day.

Journal Entry Idea:

Imagine you are lost in a foreign country and do not speak the language there. How would you communicate with others without speaking?

Fun Facts – March 5, 2010

Molly — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 06:38:18 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Do it like it’s your last chance.” – Anonymous

Joke of the Day:

Why did the basketball player go to jail? Because he shot the ball.

Random Fact of the Day:

Nobody knows why, but 90% of all women walk directly to the right when they enter a department store.

Journal Entry Idea:

March is National Nutrition Month. Write a letter to your favorite fast-food restaurant making suggestions on how its menu could be healthier.

Fun Facts – March 4, 2010

Molly — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:27:02 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Be humble – a lot was accomplished before you were born.” – Anonymous

Joke of the Day:

What did the digital clock say to the mother clock? “Look mom, no hands!”

Random Fact of the Day:

There are no fish in the dead sea.

Journal Entry Idea:

Imagine you just failed a test that you needed a good grade on in order to pass the class. Would you tell your parents about the grade right away, or would you wait until report cards were sent home? Explain.

Fun Facts – March 3, 2010

Molly — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:45:51 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“In life, as in football, you won’t go far unless you know where the goalposts are.” – Arnold Glasgow

Joke of the Day:

What do you call a girl with a frog on her head? Lily!

Random Fact of the Day:

26 astronauts have reported seeing UFO’s while circling the earth.

Journal Entry Idea:

Today is National Anthem Day. Describe how you feel when you hear our national anthem being played.

Fun Facts – March 2, 2010

Molly — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:57:06 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Heart separates the good from the great.” – Michael Jordan

Joke of the Day:

How did Benjamin Franklin feel when he discovered electricity? Shocked!

Random Fact of the Day:

The daily production of gases in your large intestine measures 2 to 2.5 gallons. You will emit about 0.2 gallons of this while your intestinal wall absorbs the rest.

Journal Entry Idea:

Imagine that you are one of the crew members aboard a space shuttle. You hear the countdown: 10, 9, 8, 7…. Describe the feelings running through your body as you are about to blast off.

Fun Facts – March 1, 2010

Molly — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 06:00:01 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“To the world you might be one person, but to one person you might be the world.” – Unknown

Joke of the Day:

Why can’t you tell a pig a secret? Because it will squeal on you!

Random Fact of the Day:

A Llama can spit 16.5 feet.

Journal Entry Idea:

Write a poem that describes how you feel about winter.

Fun Facts – February 26, 2010

Molly — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:17:30 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“If you can react the same way to winning and losing, that… quality is important because it stays with you the rest of your life.” -Chris Evert

Joke of the Day:

What did one eye say to the other? Something between us smells!

Random Fact of the Day:

In every episode of Seinfeld, you can see something with Superman on it.

Journal Entry Idea:

Pretend that you can travel back in time and change one thing in your life. What would you change and why?