March 9, 2010
 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Section
 
Families
This section contains information on both the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and enriching current events content that can be used by families who are either recovering at home from H1N1 flu or are at home in the event of school closures. We welcome your feedback. Please email the editor at editor@uspeps.com with comments or questions.
2009 H1N1 News
   
CDC updates estimates of H1N1 cases
Jan. 15, 2010 – Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, released updated estimates of 2009 H1N1 cases and related hospitalizations and deaths.
   
E-Learning
Other Current Events
FWS distributes $76.5 millionFWS distributes $76.5 million
March 9, 2010 - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, FWS, will distribute more than $76.5 million to help imperiled fish and wildlife.
Best Picture: The Hurt LockerBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
March 8, 2010 - The Hurt Locker, a film about the Iraq war, won the Oscar for Best Picture last night and Kathryn Bigelow, its director, was awarded the Best Director Oscar.
Pentagon investigates shootingPentagon investigates shooting
March 7, 2010 - Thursday at about 6:40 p.m. EST near a Pentagon building entrance adjacent to the Pentagon Metro Transit Center, a gunman opened fire on two guards.
Iraqis go to pollsIraqis go to polls
March 7, 2010 - Today is election day in Iraq, a crucial day for the nascent government. U.S. forces have been serving in an "advise and assist" capacity.
Finalists announcedFinalists announced
March 5, 2010 - Yesterday the Department of Education announced that 15 states and the District of Columbia will advance as finalists for Race to the Top funding.

Weekly News Quiz
Weekly News Quiz LogoSNN's Weekly News Quiz is published each Friday. The quiz can be completed online or printed, copied and completed by hand. Good luck!
My E-Notes
My E-Notes LogoDid you ever lose your notebook that had all of your notes in it for the test tomorrow?
My e-Notes has been developed to solve that problem. Think of it as an online notebook with an unlimited number of dividers. Each time you take notes on a new page, save it on your computer and you'll eventually have a complete notebook that you can use to review for tests and final exams.

Vocabulary
Vocabulary Logo suitable: adjective;adapted to a use or purpose; Source; Merriam-Webster; Find it in blue in today's top story!
H1N1 - Video News
Video How to Prevent Getting and Spreading Novel H1N1 Flu?
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LINKS
Interactive: Influenza infections
Learn how influenza viruses enter the body and cause respiratory infections.

Interactive: The Flu I.Q. quiz
Test your knowledge about the Flu with this interactive quiz from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, CDC.

Germs to Go
Learn how to reduce transmission of influenza and cold viruses through this series of multimedia shorts called 'An Ounce of Prevention'

  
 
 
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