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There are an overwhelming number of books and websites today that are devoted to Planet X, surviving 2012, and doomsday theories about 2012. In fact, there are more than 600 websites you can refer to online for more information. And at the last count, Amazon showed over 70,000 books about 2012 and how to survive the purported end of days.

There are some books, like Contact 2012, that will serve as a complete Planet X, surviving 2012 guide. This book delves into information about the circumstances and theories for 2012, and then also provides you with an in depth survival guide. This book serves as a complete research tool for those interested in not only knowing more about the 2012 theorized events but also gives you strategies and tools for surviving the events that are predicted. The survival techniques and tips in this book are ideal for situations that exceed just the 2012 scenarios and are useful in many life situations including unforeseen natural disasters that could wreak havoc on your life and lifestyle..

As teachers, students and schools become so jam-packed with activities intended to produce socially contributing, life long learners that many aspects of the school experience become pushed aside. Parents and school boards continually pressure teachers to give students knowledge and skills which will benefit them after primary school. Obviously, this has good intentions behind it.

However, when so much focus is placed on the language arts, science and mathematics portions of the school day, other, seemingly unimportant subjects may be given less focus, or abandoned altogether. A prime example of this is art education. Art has become a small section of the school day, which is often provided to students only if they need to ‘busy’ themselves or as a reward for completing the more ‘beneficial’ subjects. I believe that by undermining the importance of art in school, students and teachers alike are missing out on many opportunities for meaningful development. In her article “Art Really Teaches”, Dr. Violet Robinson discusses how art can be helpful and effective in the areas of personal development, social development, physical development and language development. I agree that art holds many opportunities to explore these areas with, and within our students.