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“Dear children, the future abode of the saints will be all over glorious, and will you strive to be there? Let your minds dwell upon the glories of heaven, for this you may do with safety, and this will bring substantial joys, and will make you heavenly minded. If you have trials here, and feel lonesome, look away from this dark world to the bright glories of heaven. Set your affections upon heavenly joys, and then you will not feel so deeply the trials and disappointments of this life, for you will feel that you have a home in glory, a crown, a harp, and a lovely Saviour there. Strive for that blest inheritance which God has promised to those that love him, and keep his commandments.”

The Youth’s Instructor – October 1, 1852

Great Resource ~ Middle School Science

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logoMiddle School Science is a site filled with ideas , lesson plans and activities for middle school-level science study.  Click on the logo or the link to find this great resource.

Motivation Monday

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praying hands“Amid the perils of these last days, the only safety of the youth lies in ever-increasing watchfulness and prayer. The youth who finds his joy in reading the Word of God, and in the hour of prayer, will be constantly refreshed by drafts from the fountain of life. He will attain a height of moral excellence and a breadth of thought of which others cannot conceive. Communion with God encourages good thoughts, noble aspirations, clear perceptions of truth, and lofty purposes of action. Those who thus connect themselves with God are acknowledged by Him as His sons and daughters. They are constantly reaching higher and still higher, obtaining clearer views of God and of eternity, until the Lord makes them channels of light and wisdom to the world…. The strength acquired in prayer to God will prepare us for our daily duties.”

The Youth’s Instructor, August 18, 1898.

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Common Yellowthroat

“For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it.” Exodus 20:11

Photo Credit: Common Yellowthroat ©2013 Nathan Clark. Used by permission.

Paper Models of Polyhedra ~ Fun Freebie

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Do you have a visual or spatial child that is also kinesthetic?   These free printable paper models of polyhedra will not only keep them busy all summer, but provide a some math and art enrichment at the same time.  Fun!  Paper Models of Polyhedra

 

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Motivation Monday

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“In the life of Christ, His childhood and youth, there is a lesson for the youth of today. Christ is our example, and in youth we should contemplate God in nature,—study His character in the work of His hands. The mind is strengthened by becoming acquainted with God, by reading His attributes in the things which He has made. As we behold the beauty and grandeur in the works of nature, our affections go out after God; and … our souls are invigorated by coming in contact with the Infinite through His marvelous works.”

The Youth’s Instructor, July 13, 1893.

Outline of U.S. History ~ Free Resource

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Need a U.S. History textbook for a middle or high school student?  Outline of U.S. History  is a free online printable textbook produced and maintained by the U. S. State Dept.   First produced in the late 1940’s, this textbook is continually updated by university professors from across the country.  The latest edition was updated in 2010.  The sixteen chapters cover from early America through the present day.  There is also an abbreviated version of this textbook available for free download as well.