On this date in 1976 the Viking 2 spacecraft lands at Utopia Planitia on Mars takes the first close-up, color photos of the planet's surface.

To cut down on the number of complaints the students have make up a complaint box and have them place their complaints there. Every so often review these and deal with the students accordingly.

When using movies, videos or television programs with your students' preview the material and if feasible make a study sheet for the students to follow along on. This will keep them focused on the instructional material.

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