EconomicFuel-The Humboldt County Student Business Challenge
The Eureka Reporter’s sponsorship of the Economic Fuel competition ignited a spark of enthusiasm around entrepreneurship that has grown and gained considerable momentum. For all of us this means more local businesses and the promise of a brighter economic future. The competition is a legacy The Eureka Reporter leaves with this community. The competition continues in 2009 with a new sponsor.

ProTeacher! Economics lesson plans
ProTeacher Community - Visit our growing community of elementary and middle school teachers! Get involved today! Dozens of active boards, blogs and chat.

Zwolle Elementary School - Economics
Economics and Geography Lessons ... Counting Coins and Bills · The Economics of Pro Team Sports · Learning to Use Money · Googolplex: 5-Spot Clubhouse

Mini-Society Teaches Economics to Elementary Students
Fifth-graders at Bremen Elementary School formed their own societies during the past six months to learn about entrepreneurship and economics

AlgaRhythms
AlgaRhythms creates harmony between human and natural systems. By sustainably harvesting the biomass of wastewater ecosystems, AlgaRhythms cycles waste into value. This benefits organic fertilizer consumers, wastewater treatment plant operators, and society by improving water quality and providing renewable feedstocks for fertilizers, fuels, and chemicals.

North Coast Small Business Resource Center
Index of Economic Activity for Humboldt County

Small Business Development Center
Serving New and Established Businesses in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties The mission is to cultivate small business success in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties by providing high-quality technical support, training and in-depth financial analysis for start-up and existing companies.

Teach Your Children the Value of Money
Ways you can teach your children to form healthy savings habits with age-specific teaching tools. Most kids learn the basics of money and making change in grammar school, but probably won't learn how to manage money unless they choose finance as a career path.

Other "Value of Money" Related Links:
www.arfamilies.org/money/children&money
www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/youthdevelopment/DA6116.html
www.in.gov/dfi/Children_and_Money_mini.ppt
www.kiplinger.com/money/moneysmartkids
www.theatlantic.com/issues/98apr/kidmoney.htm

International Exchange and Opportunities for cultural enrichment

Rotary International
Rotary's programs for students and youth can change the lives of those who participate. Through these programs, young people can earn scholarships, travel on cultural exchanges, or help a community through a service project. Special article on exchange

The Rotary Club of Arcata Sunrise
Friday mornings  at 7 am at the Days Inn, Valley West Boulevard

AFS Intercultural Programs
AFS Intercultural Programs High school and young adult high school exchange programs, college programs and community service. Hosting programs for high school students and students on leadership programs. 1-800-AFS-INFO
AFS - NWCA volunteers serve Crescent City, to Ukiah, to Redding. Call 822-5522, 822-0727, 443-1958.

Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES)
YES is an innovative high school exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This public diplomacy initiative builds bridges of international understanding, especially between Americans and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. AFS includes YES students in our area.Comments from AFS exchange student from India to NPA in Arcata 2007-08 on scholarship.

The Volunteer Center of the Redwoods
The Volunteer Center of the Redwoods is your to connection to service in Del Norte and Humboldt Counties. The mission is to provide the leadership and resources that support volunteers as they make positive changes in our community. The Drop of a Hat Brigade program offers short-term service opportunities that volunteers can seamlessly weave into their busy lives.
Humboldt: 442-3711 volunteer@a1aa.org
Del Norte: 464-7876 dnrsvp@a1aa.org

The Arts
Explore art

Learn About Uncommon Instruments

Learn About Families of the Orchestra

Learn About Musicians

All Seasons Orchestra -Arcata Parks and Recreation
All ages welcome to join. Experienced string players needed! Dick LaForge at 443-2626.

Redwood Coast Children's Chorus
Musical directors: Kathe Lyth and Sasha Lyth, 441-1592
The musical training is based on the Kodaly concept of musical education, a program of sequential activities in vocal music. Four groups- ages 3-19.

Humboldt Music Academy
(707) 826-3411  |   hma@humboldt.edu
 Sponsored jointly by the HSU Music Department and the HSU Office of Extended Education, the HMA offers a program of individual and classroom music instruction and performance ensembles for students ages 2-18.

The Dell'Arte Youth Summer Academy
668-5663, info@dellarte.com

Eureka Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra players come from all over Humboldt County and volunteer their time to bring us the music that they love.

Youth Concert
Saturday February 7, 8PM and Sunday February 8, 2PM
Arkley Center for the Performing Arts - Under 12 are free but reservations are required

Sequoia Chamber Music Workshop
Sequoia accepts 55-65 intermediate and advanced students with strong sight-reading skills, ages 12 to 20, for each week. The workshop accepts players of violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and French horn. Pianists with exceptionally good reading skills are also encouraged to apply. 

Math
You can find answers to your math questions at: http://www.mathleague.com/help/help.htm
Sample problems are at: http://www.mathleague.com/contests.htm
Problem of the week at: http://www.mathcounts.org/webarticles/anmviewer.asp?a=196&z=60

Five new questions from the National Geographic Bee are posted each day.

News and Links to Everything Geographic
Topic areas include cartography, climate, time zones, and much more for all grade levels.

Science Resources
Jacoby Creek School Solar Data Tracking Program- for solar energy generated at the school

Jacoby Creek Land Trust
A community based organization dedicated to the protection of land with conservation values. Environmental education at Kokte Ranch. 822-0900 or jclandtrust@yahoo.com

HSU Natural History Museum
1315 G Street, Arcata, 826-4479

Redwood Roots Farm
Children in the Garden-Education Program Director Erin Derden-Little leads the farm's Youth Programs, as well as an Education Internship to provide training in garden-based-education. 826-0261

Dr. Shawn’s Super Science Fair Support Center

Elmer’s Science Fair Central
Project ideas, rules and tips for science fair projects

Science Fair Center

Language

Check Out this Web Site!
Challenge yourself and help feed hungry people around the world:
For each word you get right, we donate 10 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program. 1 word = 10 grains 5 words = 50 grains Play and feed hungry people.

Check out these web sites to work on your spelling for spelling bees this year!
www.myspellit.com
www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/mwwod.pl
www.dictionary.reference.com/wordoftheday/

HSU Young Writers’ Camp
Rebecca Owen, Redwood Writing Project, HSU, Arcata, 826-5109

Check the Internet to sign up for word a day or words-each day in different languages!

Study Drama or Literature and attend local theater productions:
The Secret Garden by Marsha Norman, Music by Lucy Simon, Original story by Frances Hodgson Burnett (the classic children’s story) The Secret Garden is a wonderful musical full of breathtaking songs, based upon the 1909 children's novel. Set in 1906, a young girl is forced to move to England from colonial India. She discovers a hidden and neglected garden and, bravely overcoming the resistance of her family, nurses it back to life, bringing love and hope to her invalid cousin and uncle.

Performance at Ferndale Repertory Theatre in Ferndale
Ticket prices: Musical, per ticket $12 for group of students, regular ticket is $16.
786-5484

Other theater’s have special prices for groups of students or have student matinees

North Coast Repertory Theatre
Eureka, 442-NCRT
Or check on high school performances: This year the Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy in Arcata had a Friday morning performance of King Lear which was excellent for student and parents! 822-0861