Excellent+ITune+Podcast!

On those days where you know that no direct teaching can happen (testing days, trip days, etc.) and you want something really interesting, informative, and non-cheesy, you should check out the video podcasts on

http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/
 * You can also subscribe for free on iTunes and get 1 video free every single day.

The video I watched (from April 26, 2010) had...  Honestly, it gets the kids seeing science in the real world, keeps them interested, and it makes them more informed citizens. Every teacher should use this podcast at least once before the end of the year!
 * The formation of the tornado that caused all the destruction in Mississippi (air masses, fronts, high pressure, low pressure)
 * The Hubble Space Telescope location and anniversary
 * President Obama going to the memorial for the miners (and the word "miner" was tested on the 6th grade ELA test the next day!)
 * And, of course, the world's smallest horse!