saturday trip to dallas!

I hope everyone is excited about riding the train to Dallas tomorrow! We will be taking a bus to the train station, taking the train to Trinity Mills and transferring to a different train before we get to the Arts District of Dallas where people have the option of going to the Aquarium, The 6th Floor Museum, or The Dallas Museum of Art; as well as the option to go to the NorthPark Mall later. Students will need to stay in groups, and keep track of time in order to take a train back to denton. If you don't come back before 5pm buses in Denton will not be running and you will have to walk back from the Denton Train station to UNT(about 1.5 miles). See the itinerary in google docs(hyperlinked to the title) for maps, schedules and more information.

heat wave tips

Vocabulary Word of the Day: Heat Wave
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.

North Texas is currently experiencing a heat wave that could be record-breaking. Temperatures may remain above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 C) during the duration of your stay in Denton. It is important to stay safe and hydrated.

Here are some tips from the National Weather Service to help you during a heat wave:

• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Light colors will reflect away some of the sun's energy.
• Eat small meals and eat more often. Avoid foods that are high in protein, which increase metabolic heat.
• Stay hydrated regularly and often. Your body needs water to keep cool.
• Drink lots of fluids EVEN IF YOU DO NOT FEEL THIRSTY. Drink water, Gatorade or iced tea. Drinking only Coke, Pepsi, etc. will NOT prevent dehydration.
• Water is the safest liquid to drink during heat emergencies. The most important goal is to avoid dehydration. Please read common symptoms of dehydration below. If you are experiencing these symptoms, please notify your teacher or a program coordinator.

Mild to moderate dehydration is likely to cause:

• Dry, sticky mouth
• Decreased urine output — eight hours or more without urination
• Few or no tears when crying
• Abnormally dry skin
• Headache
• Constipation
• Dizziness or lightheadedness

happy upcoming 4th of july!

The 4th of july will be a busy day and a great opportunity for students to experience a festive american holiday: downtown and civic center in the morning and fout's field at night. Hey, kiwanis club(http://www.dentonkiwanisclub.org/) puts on the fireworks for us :)
Information about 4th of July and fireworks from the city of Denton can be found here(http://www.cityofdenton.com/index.aspx?page=33&recordid=2276) Hope everyone is excited to celebrate independence day and see some great american fireworks!

japanese culture: video links

The Way of the Samurai (Part 1 of 4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9HR7TTOReE&feature=related

Japan: The Strange Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgsbIfI0uIg

Japan Culture Lab: Sushi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCpbBVthD7o

Japan Culture Lab: Chopsticks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEQlR2NxJWw&feature=related

Japan Culture Lab: Apologizing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqZcEwHBAk8&feature=related

Japan Culture Lab: Origami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgf-ctbeVcQ&feature=related