http://home.att.net/~bandcparker/forms.html
The Parker Family shares some of their favorite resources for planning pages and forms. Lots of good links here, several forms I've used repeatedly. =c)
http://www.holdthatthought.com/free.php
Weekly planner, monthly planners, a weekly organizer, and a book list, all free.
http://www.geocities.com/gpielstick/Homeschooling_Forms.html
Several forms in MSWord format.
http://members.aol.com/usteach/forms.html
Various forms and schedules for you to use in your homeschool - for free. There are three versions: View or Print, Zipped Word Doc's and ADOBE PDF's.
http://organizedhome.com/printable.html
Free planner pages. Not specifically homeschool related, but lots of good forms to get your organizer started, and good instructions on setting up a family notebook to get you started. =c)
http://www.donnayoung.org/
One of my favorite sites for free printables! There are several different planners, forms, worksheets, etc. on this site that I use on a regular basis. =c)
http://www.oklahomahomeschool.com/forms.html
LOTS of free printable pdf's from Cindy Downes.
http://www.chasesc.com/forms.html#5
TONS and TONS of free printables for homeschools shared courtesy of CHASE SC Homeschool Association.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/CT101423511033.aspx?stt=1
Various planner templates from Microsoft. Not all are education related (for example, there's a wedding planner, landscaping planner, residential move planner, etc.), but there are several GOOD templates here so it's definitely worth checking out. =c)
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Free Grammar Worksheets Grades 1-6
http://www.sfreading.com/resources/ghb.html
Free Grammar worksheets from Scott Foresman. Full workbooks for each grade from 1st through 6th.
Shared by J. on the Old Fashioned Education e-list. Thank you!!!
Free Grammar worksheets from Scott Foresman. Full workbooks for each grade from 1st through 6th.
Shared by J. on the Old Fashioned Education e-list. Thank you!!!
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
LessonPlansPage.com Newsletter
Greetings, this newsletter is to keep you notified of news, events, and additions to HotChalk's LessonPlansPage.com.
HotChalk's LessonPlansPage.com Newsletter - Volume 10, Number 4b
April 15, 2007
This Issue Contains:
--More Lesson Plans--
--ChalkTalk Goes Live!--
--Highlighted Special Feature--
--Sites For Teachers--
--Earth Day and Arbor Day Lessons--
--Featured Lesson Plan--
--Featured Educational Link--
--Coming Soon--
~~Earn a Drexel Education Degree or Certification ONLINE!
With 24/7 online access and financial aid available - furthering your education and your career has never been more convenient! Drexel Online offers top-ranked programs for busy educators, like you. Earn your Bachelor's, Master's or Certificate in the specialty of your choice. MORE:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-drexel~~
--More Lesson Plans--
This month we have added a good collection of lesson plans that cover all subjects; 32 lessons in all. These lessons are all listed on our Most Recent Additions page:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/MRA.htm
Here are some of this month's highlights:
Math: Smarties and Skittles graphing, AM and PM activities, teaching time with The Grouchy Ladybug, and single digit addition
Science: Magnets experiment, cohesion/adhesion, and the life cycle of a flowering plant
Art: Negative and positive space and from still life to abstract
Computers & Internet: Creating Excel charts of the solar system and Internet research scavenger hunts
Language Arts: Collaborative sentence writing to tell a musical story, foreign language lessons, and adjectives ideas
Social Studies: Henry Ford and the assembly line, good and bad bacteria (washing hands), and state alphabet books
Other: The values of getting along with others
Music: Musical phrases (form) and a music theory webquest
Physical Education / Health: Tripods and headstands and personal hygiene
--ChalkTalk Goes Live!--
Last week marked the launch of the flagship blog ChalkTalk. According to the author, Scott Spampinato, HotChalk's Director of Community Leadership, ChalkTalk will be a "centralized meeting point for all HotChalkers to hear what's new both up front and behind the scenes." Users can expect to find important announcements, program updates, helpful education-related content, and an assortment of surprises at ChalkTalk. Stay in touch with what's new in the educational world with ChalkTalk!
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-HC-Blog
--Highlighted Special Feature--
We're currently running an article written by StepWare about helping your students read more efficiently. It includes tips on helping your students read more efficiently by reading faster and with improved comprehension:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-StepWare
Their new version includes an improved interface, a course mode that can automate your students' training activities, and is Windows Vista certified. They also received an award from Technology & Learning magazine as the top educational program of 2006 as well as the top winner among other award winners including Microsoft, Apple, Plato, and Scholastic! Read the article and learn how you can help your students read more efficiently!
--Sites For Teachers--
Visit other great sites for teachers and spread the word about HotChalk and LessonPlansPage.com at the same time simply by clicking the link below:
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/cgi-bin/in.cgi?id=EdScope
You can find another collection of great teacher sites here:
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/cgi-bin/bestof/topsites.cgi?lessonplansp
Please consider visiting these sites each day you visit our site. Voting for us helps other teachers to find out about our websites! The more you vote, the more likely other teachers are to find out about HotChalk and LessonPlansPage.com!
--Earth Day and Arbor Day Lessons--
Just as a quick reminder for the upcoming holidays, we have a collection of Earth Day lesson plans here:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/EarthDay.htm
and more ideas and lessons for Arbor Day here:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/ArborDay.htm
--Featured Lesson Plan--
The lesson we're featuring this month is on Bacteria: Friend or Foe? This is a well-planned lesson for grades 4-5 that covers what bacteria are, how they can be helpful, how they can be harmful, and the necessary steps in washing hands:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-bacteria
--Featured Educational Link--
This month's featured educational link is exclusively a math resource for teachers, parents, and students. Cut-The-Knot.org has over 800 instructional and interactive math puzzles, illustrations, too many other math resources to list! Take a look:
http://www.Cut-The-Knot.org
--Coming Soon--
In early May our newsletter will feature some helpful resources for Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and the end of the school year (can you believe we're almost there?).
--That's All For Now!--
Thanks for being a part of HotChalk and LessonPlansPage.com! You will receive another message next time we make a major update or have other news to share.
Take care,--
Kyle Yamnitz Vice President, HotChalk Network
http://www.HotChalk.com
The Lesson Plans Page: http://www.LessonPlansPage.com
HotChalk's LessonPlansPage.com Newsletter - Volume 10, Number 4b
April 15, 2007
This Issue Contains:
--More Lesson Plans--
--ChalkTalk Goes Live!--
--Highlighted Special Feature--
--Sites For Teachers--
--Earth Day and Arbor Day Lessons--
--Featured Lesson Plan--
--Featured Educational Link--
--Coming Soon--
~~Earn a Drexel Education Degree or Certification ONLINE!
With 24/7 online access and financial aid available - furthering your education and your career has never been more convenient! Drexel Online offers top-ranked programs for busy educators, like you. Earn your Bachelor's, Master's or Certificate in the specialty of your choice. MORE:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-drexel~~
--More Lesson Plans--
This month we have added a good collection of lesson plans that cover all subjects; 32 lessons in all. These lessons are all listed on our Most Recent Additions page:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/MRA.htm
Here are some of this month's highlights:
Math: Smarties and Skittles graphing, AM and PM activities, teaching time with The Grouchy Ladybug, and single digit addition
Science: Magnets experiment, cohesion/adhesion, and the life cycle of a flowering plant
Art: Negative and positive space and from still life to abstract
Computers & Internet: Creating Excel charts of the solar system and Internet research scavenger hunts
Language Arts: Collaborative sentence writing to tell a musical story, foreign language lessons, and adjectives ideas
Social Studies: Henry Ford and the assembly line, good and bad bacteria (washing hands), and state alphabet books
Other: The values of getting along with others
Music: Musical phrases (form) and a music theory webquest
Physical Education / Health: Tripods and headstands and personal hygiene
--ChalkTalk Goes Live!--
Last week marked the launch of the flagship blog ChalkTalk. According to the author, Scott Spampinato, HotChalk's Director of Community Leadership, ChalkTalk will be a "centralized meeting point for all HotChalkers to hear what's new both up front and behind the scenes." Users can expect to find important announcements, program updates, helpful education-related content, and an assortment of surprises at ChalkTalk. Stay in touch with what's new in the educational world with ChalkTalk!
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-HC-Blog
--Highlighted Special Feature--
We're currently running an article written by StepWare about helping your students read more efficiently. It includes tips on helping your students read more efficiently by reading faster and with improved comprehension:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-StepWare
Their new version includes an improved interface, a course mode that can automate your students' training activities, and is Windows Vista certified. They also received an award from Technology & Learning magazine as the top educational program of 2006 as well as the top winner among other award winners including Microsoft, Apple, Plato, and Scholastic! Read the article and learn how you can help your students read more efficiently!
--Sites For Teachers--
Visit other great sites for teachers and spread the word about HotChalk and LessonPlansPage.com at the same time simply by clicking the link below:
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/cgi-bin/in.cgi?id=EdScope
You can find another collection of great teacher sites here:
http://teachers.teach-nology.com/cgi-bin/bestof/topsites.cgi?lessonplansp
Please consider visiting these sites each day you visit our site. Voting for us helps other teachers to find out about our websites! The more you vote, the more likely other teachers are to find out about HotChalk and LessonPlansPage.com!
--Earth Day and Arbor Day Lessons--
Just as a quick reminder for the upcoming holidays, we have a collection of Earth Day lesson plans here:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/EarthDay.htm
and more ideas and lessons for Arbor Day here:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/ArborDay.htm
--Featured Lesson Plan--
The lesson we're featuring this month is on Bacteria: Friend or Foe? This is a well-planned lesson for grades 4-5 that covers what bacteria are, how they can be helpful, how they can be harmful, and the necessary steps in washing hands:
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/to/07-04b-bacteria
--Featured Educational Link--
This month's featured educational link is exclusively a math resource for teachers, parents, and students. Cut-The-Knot.org has over 800 instructional and interactive math puzzles, illustrations, too many other math resources to list! Take a look:
http://www.Cut-The-Knot.org
--Coming Soon--
In early May our newsletter will feature some helpful resources for Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and the end of the school year (can you believe we're almost there?).
--That's All For Now!--
Thanks for being a part of HotChalk and LessonPlansPage.com! You will receive another message next time we make a major update or have other news to share.
Take care,--
Kyle Yamnitz Vice President, HotChalk Network
http://www.HotChalk.com
The Lesson Plans Page: http://www.LessonPlansPage.com
National Coin Week
http://www.money. org/AM/PrinterTe mplate.cfm? Section=National _Coin_Week
ANA National Coin Week
April 15-21, 2007
The Presidents Are Coming
Each year during the third week of April, the American Numismatic Association celebrates National Coin Week with exhibits, presentations and other activities at civic centers, libraries, and schools to let the world know about the joys of collecting and studying coins, paper notes, and other forms of money.
This year on Sunday, April 15, ANA club-members across the country are spending specially marked quarters in local retail stores and coffee shops.
If you find one of the quarters, contact the club nearest you from the List of Participating Clubs.
The first person to contact their local club wins a Mint set. Everyone who finds a specially marked quarter is entered into a drawing and the grand prize winner receives a First Spouse $10 Gold Coin, valued at over $400.
Each National Coin Week has a theme chosen to engage people in learning more about money's role in culture, art, history and science.
The 2007 National Coin Week theme "The Presidents are Coming!" celebrates the United States Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Program which begins in 2007. The Mint is honoring our Nation's Presidents by issuing $1 circulating coins featuring images of the Presidents in the order they served, beginning with Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison in 2007.
The $1 coins feature the Statue of Liberty on the reverse; and, the mottos "In God We Trust" and "E Pluribus Unim," the date and mintmark on the edge.
Here are some additional ideas for what you can do to celebrate National Coin Week:
Work with your local school, bank or library to develop an educational display on the Presidents and associated numismatic collectibles for National Coin Week. Download and print the ANA's exhibit The Presidents Are Coming!
Hold a numismatic Open House during April. Invite the public to attend a special educational program. Ask several club members to prepare short presentations on Washington, Adams, Jefferson or Madison. Include at least one mini-presentation on the history of the U.S. dollar.
Make mini-presentations to local Scout groups, schools, libraries, civic groups, etc. and distribute U.S. coins in 2X2 flips with interesting numismatic information about the President depected on the coin on one side of the insert and club information on the other (web address, meeting times and place, etc).
Customize a National Coin Week flyer with details about your club's events.
Send a press release out to publicize your activities.
Try these suggestions or make up your own. Remember, the fun of collecting can begin with the brand new change in your pocket!
ANA National Coin Week
April 15-21, 2007
The Presidents Are Coming
Each year during the third week of April, the American Numismatic Association celebrates National Coin Week with exhibits, presentations and other activities at civic centers, libraries, and schools to let the world know about the joys of collecting and studying coins, paper notes, and other forms of money.
This year on Sunday, April 15, ANA club-members across the country are spending specially marked quarters in local retail stores and coffee shops.
If you find one of the quarters, contact the club nearest you from the List of Participating Clubs.
The first person to contact their local club wins a Mint set. Everyone who finds a specially marked quarter is entered into a drawing and the grand prize winner receives a First Spouse $10 Gold Coin, valued at over $400.
Each National Coin Week has a theme chosen to engage people in learning more about money's role in culture, art, history and science.
The 2007 National Coin Week theme "The Presidents are Coming!" celebrates the United States Mint's Presidential $1 Coin Program which begins in 2007. The Mint is honoring our Nation's Presidents by issuing $1 circulating coins featuring images of the Presidents in the order they served, beginning with Washington, Adams, Jefferson and Madison in 2007.
The $1 coins feature the Statue of Liberty on the reverse; and, the mottos "In God We Trust" and "E Pluribus Unim," the date and mintmark on the edge.
Here are some additional ideas for what you can do to celebrate National Coin Week:
Work with your local school, bank or library to develop an educational display on the Presidents and associated numismatic collectibles for National Coin Week. Download and print the ANA's exhibit The Presidents Are Coming!
Hold a numismatic Open House during April. Invite the public to attend a special educational program. Ask several club members to prepare short presentations on Washington, Adams, Jefferson or Madison. Include at least one mini-presentation on the history of the U.S. dollar.
Make mini-presentations to local Scout groups, schools, libraries, civic groups, etc. and distribute U.S. coins in 2X2 flips with interesting numismatic information about the President depected on the coin on one side of the insert and club information on the other (web address, meeting times and place, etc).
Customize a National Coin Week flyer with details about your club's events.
Send a press release out to publicize your activities.
Try these suggestions or make up your own. Remember, the fun of collecting can begin with the brand new change in your pocket!
Pretty Copywork pages
Make your own pretty copywork pages
http://www.ourlosbanos.com/homeschool/printablesnotebooking.html
http://www.ourlosbanos.com/homeschool/printablesnotebooking.html
States noteboking pages
More links shared by Marni on the Old Fashioned Education e-list! THANK YOU MARNI!
http://www.notebookingpages.com/Notebooking_Pages_Free_Notebooking_Pages.html
There may be a states worksheet here.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/FreeStuffForHomeschoolers/Geography+Stuff/
I can't get this page to load so there might be something there
http://www.notebooking.org/build/states.html
http://www.geocities.com/homeschoolforms/page9.html
http://www.notebookingpages.com/Notebooking_Pages_Free_Notebooking_Pages.html
There may be a states worksheet here.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/FreeStuffForHomeschoolers/Geography+Stuff/
I can't get this page to load so there might be something there
http://www.notebooking.org/build/states.html
http://www.geocities.com/homeschoolforms/page9.html
Notebooking the Presidents links
More links received on the Old Fashioned Education e-list. THANK YOU, MARNI, FOR SHARING!
http://www.notebookingpages.com/Notebooking_Pages_President_Notebooking_Pages.html
http://www.donnayoung.org/history/forms/president.pdf
*This one looks neat! You can "build" your own journal page with pictures of the Presidents*
http://www.notebooking.org/build/presidents.html
http://www.notebooking.org/journal/amhistory/index.html
http://www.notebooking.org/timeline/build/print/index.html
http://www.notebookingpages.com/Notebooking_Pages_President_Notebooking_Pages.html
http://www.donnayoung.org/history/forms/president.pdf
*This one looks neat! You can "build" your own journal page with pictures of the Presidents*
http://www.notebooking.org/build/presidents.html
http://www.notebooking.org/journal/amhistory/index.html
http://www.notebooking.org/timeline/build/print/index.html
Literature links
I've received quite a few links in my e-mail the past several days (ok, couple of weeks) that I keep saving the e-mail "as new" thinking I'll get back to it, and just haven't had time. SO, I'm going to go on and post the links without checking them. I don't want to lose the links, but until we get this house-finding/financing/eventually moving business finished I don't know when I'll have time to sit down and actually check them out and categorize them!
Dawn~
http://palmm.fcla.edu/juv/
Miss Maggie (the creator of the Old Fashioned Education website) says: "This collection has grown leaps and bounds since I last looked it over. Some great resources here. The PDF versions are relatively easy to download too."
From the website: "Literature for Children is a collection of the treasures of children's literature published largely in the United States and Great Britain from before 1850 to beyond 1950. At the core of this Collection are books from the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, housed in the Department of Special Collections and Area Studies at the University of Florida. Books from the Departments of Special Collections at the Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida join volumes from the Baldwin Library to complete the Collection. The foundation for this Collection was a cataloging and preservation microfilming project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The NEH project included a digital color management strategy for the reproduction of illustrations as children saw them."
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Received this block of links in a couple of e-mails from the Old Fashioned Education e-list. THANK YOU FOR SHARING MARNI!!
From the e-mail: "I've used some of these sites but not all of them. I can't find a couple that I've used in the past but will keep looking for them"
http://www.edhelper.com/books/literature_units_all.htm All Book Units (alphabetical listing)
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/units/units_with_books.htm Reading Units
http://www.homeschoolshare.com/Unit%20Studies.htm
www.homeschoolzone.com/unit-study/index.htm
www.easyfunschool.com
http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives.shtml
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/cyberguide.html
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000534.shtml
http://teach.fcps.net/trt14/LiteratureGuides.htm
http://www.abcteach.com
http://gardenofpraise.com/lesson.htm
http://www.eclectichomeschool.org/departments/department_manager.asp?deptid=17
http://www.unitstudy.com/
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
http://www.edhelper.com/books/literature_units.htm
http://www.sparknotes.com
Dawn~
http://palmm.fcla.edu/juv/
Miss Maggie (the creator of the Old Fashioned Education website) says: "This collection has grown leaps and bounds since I last looked it over. Some great resources here. The PDF versions are relatively easy to download too."
From the website: "Literature for Children is a collection of the treasures of children's literature published largely in the United States and Great Britain from before 1850 to beyond 1950. At the core of this Collection are books from the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature, housed in the Department of Special Collections and Area Studies at the University of Florida. Books from the Departments of Special Collections at the Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, and the University of South Florida join volumes from the Baldwin Library to complete the Collection. The foundation for this Collection was a cataloging and preservation microfilming project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The NEH project included a digital color management strategy for the reproduction of illustrations as children saw them."
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Received this block of links in a couple of e-mails from the Old Fashioned Education e-list. THANK YOU FOR SHARING MARNI!!
From the e-mail: "I've used some of these sites but not all of them. I can't find a couple that I've used in the past but will keep looking for them"
http://www.edhelper.com/books/literature_units_all.htm All Book Units (alphabetical listing)
http://www.mce.k12tn.net/units/units_with_books.htm Reading Units
http://www.homeschoolshare.com/Unit%20Studies.htm
www.homeschoolzone.com/unit-study/index.htm
www.easyfunschool.com
http://happyhomeschool.familyclassroom.net/Archives.shtml
http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/cyberguide.html
http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000534.shtml
http://teach.fcps.net/trt14/LiteratureGuides.htm
http://www.abcteach.com
http://gardenofpraise.com/lesson.htm
http://www.eclectichomeschool.org/departments/department_manager.asp?deptid=17
http://www.unitstudy.com/
http://www.webenglishteacher.com
http://www.edhelper.com/books/literature_units.htm
http://www.sparknotes.com
Friday, April 13, 2007
PBS Teachers Newsletter: April 15 - 21, 2007
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: April 15 - 21, 2007
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Welcome to the PBS Teachers Newsletter, the weekly newsletter from PBS designed specifically for PreK-12 educators.
Save Time! Customize This Newsletter!
Create a profile, http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/, at PBS Teachers and identify your local PBS station, your subject area, and/or the grade level you teach. This will help us arrange newsletter content so that you see the most relevant information right away.
The program times listed below are for PBS's national schedule and may not be accurate for your station. Please check your local station TV Schedules, http://www.pbs.org/teachers/tvschedules/, for the most accurate dates and times.
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PBS IN EDUCATION
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PBS Teachers "Media Infusion" Blog to Share in Earth Day Celebration
Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
When PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! kicks off its Earth Day celebration on April 16 with brand new programming and online activities, PBS Teachers will also share in the celebration with its newest blog "Media Infusion." Media Infusion's guest blogger for April is environmental science teacher Anthony Augustin. He will write about ways teachers of grades 3-12 can use media and technology to help students learn about the environment and meet academic standards.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/
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THE ARTS
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Independent Lens
Inside Indies
Online9-12
Read interviews with the filmmakers and subjects behind three "Independent Lens" documentaries and discover how the power of film has had an impact on individuals and society as a whole. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/insideindies/infocus/change/index.html
Great Performances
A Musical Place and Space
Lesson Plan
6-8
Describe architectural and acoustical elements that go into the construction and design of performance halls. Design a "dream music space" using these elements. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_disneyhall_overview.html
Barney
Kazoo
Lesson Plan
PreK / K-2
Identify different kinds of musical instruments. Make a toilet paper tube kazoo and play a song as a band. http://pbskids.org/barney/pareduc/educators/lesson709.html
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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Arthur
Just Desserts
Lesson Plan
K-2 / 3-5
Identify advertising techniques designed to encourage children to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Explore the motives behind advertising and use your knowledge to think critically about ads all around you. http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/medialiteracy/index.html
Scientific American Frontiers
Wisdom of the Worms
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
Explore scientific research in gene mapping, and discover the way genes regulate aging in people. View actual DNA after isolating it from onion cells. http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/4_class/44_guides/guide_1003/44103_worms.html
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MATH
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PBS Mathline
Meadows or Malls?
Lesson Plan
9-12
Explore the use of matrices and graphing calculators to solve a complex linear programming problem. Solve a linear programming problem with six variables, then increase the complexity to determine the best division of land use for a fictitious city. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/lessonplans/hsmp/meadowsmalls/meadowsmalls_procedure.shtm
ZOOM
Paper Puzzle
Offline Activity/Project
K-2 / 3-5
Solve the challenge to assemble a collection of paper strips of different sizes into two equal-length rows. http://pbskids.org/zoom/printables/activities/
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READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
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The Civil War
Civil War Letters
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
Investigate the role of letters as primary source documents in historical research. Role-play Civil War letter writers from all walks of life to explore critical events and the roles ordinary citizens, both male and female, played in making history. http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/classroom/lesson_letters.html
Maya and Miguel
It's All About Word Play
Lesson Plan
3-5 / 9-12
Identify picture-word associations, develop visual recognition skills, model correct language usage and identify specific graphics and words. Interpret conversational language through role play. http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans/wordplay.html
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SCIENCE AND TECH
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Nature
Voyage of the Lonely Turtle
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 15, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
A female loggerhead turtle sets off to lay eggs in the place where she was born. Her voyage will take her across the Pacific, from the west coast of Mexico to Japan. It is the longest journey undertaken by any animal on land or sea and she will make it all alone. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Download our lesson plan in which students use real data to plot loggerheads' migratory routes. http://www.pbs.org/nature/turtles
(Available April 12, 2007)
NOVA
First Flower
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, April 17, 20078 - 9:00 pm
Join NOVA on a spectacular journey of discovery to a remote mountain region of China to explore our fascination with flowers and solve the puzzle of their beginnings. (CC, Stereo,DVI, HDTV, 1 year)
Play our online game ""Pick the Pollinator;" test your knowledge of how insects, birds and other pollinators help flowering plants flourish. http://www.pbs.org/nova/flower
Secrets of the Dead
Tomb of Christ?
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, April 18, 20078 - 9:00 pm
A mystery as old as the Christian faith is closer to being solved with proof that Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre might be the actual location of Christ's burial. Using a balance of traditional and modern archaeological techniques, an archaeological team is unearthing some astonishing new evidence. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Download our lesson plan in which students create their own thermographs. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_tomb/index.html
NOVA Wants to Hear From You
Online
6-8 / 9-12
NOVA wants to hear from you. They are starting development on an activity to accompany "Car of the Future," a program about innovations in clean and efficient vehicles, currently scheduled to air in the fall. They would like to know what you think a good activity would be. Join the discussion to let them know what would work for your classroom at the "Car of the Future" Educators' Forum. http://discussions.pbs.org/viewforum.pbs?f=185
KQED QuestStation
6-8 / 9-12
KQED's "Quest" is a new multimedia series about the people behind San Francisco Bay Area science and environmental issues and how their work is changing the way we live. The Web site includes online explorations, a community science blog, an interactive map and online discussion groups. http://www.kqed.org/quest
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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America at a Crossroads
JIHAD: The Men and Ideas Behind Al Qaeda
On-Air & Online
9-12
Sunday, April 15, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
This series of 11 documentaries, hosted by journalist Robert MacNeil, explores the challenges confronting the world post 9/11. Tonight's episode provides an in-depth look at the ideas and beliefs that inspire modern, radical Islamic groups, along with the challenges they pose for governments in the Middle East and the West. (CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/14/12)
Use our "Educator's Page" to find out how to adapt our online discussion guide for high school students. The guide addresses current issues related to world history and U.S. government policy. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
America at a Crossroads
Warriors and Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, April 16, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
"Warriors" profiles a handful of Army soldiers filmed during the spring and fall of 2005 in some of the most dangerous areas in and around Baghdad. "Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience" is a documentary that explores the searing firsthand accounts of American troops through their own words-- fiction, verse, letters, essays and personal journals. (CC,Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/15/12)
Explore our online timelines which look at the intersections of key events across four major timelines including the war on terrorism, the war in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan and Middle East modern history. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
Frontline and America at a Crossroads
Gangs of Iraq
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
Day after day, scores of bodies litter the streets of Baghdad. To stanch the violence, the U.S. has spent billions to "standup" the Iraqi forces. In this joint production of "Frontline"and the "America at a Crossroads" series, "Frontline" takes a hard look at how the four-year training effort has failed and how the Coalition-trained forces have themselves been infiltrated by various sectarian militias. (CC, Stereo, DVI,Unlimited through 4/16/12)
At the companion Web site, watch home video, shot by Iraqis, showing the physical and social destruction of their neighborhoods caused by sectarian hatred. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gangsofiraq/
America at a Crossroads
The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
With debate over the war in Iraq reaching a fever pitch, this program follows one of the advocates for the war against Saddam Hussein. Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Richard Perle travels the globe articulating, defending and debating the neo-conservative case for an assertive American foreign policy.(CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/16/12)
Log on to washingtonpost.com/liveonline to discuss the program with Richard Perle on April 17 at 11 am. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
America at a Crossroads
Europe's 9/11 and The Muslim Americans
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
The first episode explores in-depth the phenomenon of homegrown terrorism, examining the bombings in Madrid, Spain, and the connections between those bombers and al Qaeda cell activities in Milan, Italy, and the Van Gogh murder in the Netherlands. The second episode explores the diversity of Muslims in America today, focusing on communities' experience after 9/11 and contrasting life for Muslims here in the United States with Muslims in Britain and Europe. (CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/17/12)
Join the national conversation about the television series with screenings and panel discussion events in several U.S. cities.
Check out our Web site for a listing of events located near you. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
America at a Crossroads
Faith Without Fear and Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia
On-Air & Online
9-12
Thursday, April 19, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
Muslim dissident Irshad Manji is on a journey to help restore humanity and reason to Islam. Trekking through Yemen, Europe and North America, she discovers that Islamic faith can be reconciled with individual freedom -- if Muslims have the courage to change. The second episode explores Indonesia's long history of moderation in its practice of Islam and how Islamist radicals have made the country a flashpoint in the global war on terror. (CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/18/12)
Learn more about the films and the filmmakers at the companion Web site. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
NOW
On-Air & Online
9-12
Friday, April 20, 2007
8:30 - 9:00 pm
Through documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, "NOW" goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives you the context to explore your relationship with the larger world. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Travel with NOW to Egypt for an international perspective on America, Americans and the war in Iraq. http://www.pbs.org/now
America at a Crossroads
Security Versus Liberty: The Other War and The Brotherhood
On-Air & Online
9-12
Friday, April 20, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
Following 9/11, the U.S. government adopted some controversial new policies to help prevent terrorism at home. The film explores this urgent national debate by talking with both critics and advocates of the new policies and telling the compelling real-life stories of people whose lives have been directly affected. The second episode investigates the Muslim Brotherhood -- a movement dedicated to the spread of a fundamental form of Islam throughout the world. (CC, Stereo,DVI, Unlimited through 4/19/10)
Find out what people around the world have to say about the issues raised in the "America at a Crossroads" series. Watch personal video diaries submitted by viewers from around the globe. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
Learning Matters
Lessons of War
Online
9-12
What is life like in a school where half of the children have a parent in a combat zone? What can a teacher do to comfort a child whose mother or father has just deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan and at the same time stay focused on the writing lesson of the day? "Learning Matters" produced a series of podcasts that provide an in-depth and personal look into the lives of parents, children and teachers who are associated with the war in Iraq. http://www.pbs.org/merrow/tv/newshour/lessons_of_war.html
Online NewsHour EXTRA
Dogs Give Researchers Clues on Cancer
Online
6-8 / 9-12
Researchers are finding that purebred dogs may help provide answers about the genetic basis of cancer -- in dogs and humans. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june07/cancer_4-04.html
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PBS BLOGS
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Learning.now with Andy Carvin
Wikipedia's New Competition: CitizendiumOnline
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
This week Andy reports on Citizendium, a new wiki created by the co-founder of Wikipedia. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2007/04/wikipedias_new_competition_cit_1.html
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PBS PARENTS
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Connecting Kids to Nature
Online
Preschool / K-2
There are many reasons to get your kids outdoors. It's good for their bodies, it stimulates their minds and the more they are exposed to nature the more they appreciate this wonderful resource and want to preserve it. But did you know that playing outside also helps kids learn and be more creative? Check out our online guide for tips on how to get your kids engaged with nature. http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/earthday.html
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: April 15 - 21, 2007
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PBS IN EDUCATION
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PBS Teachers "Media Infusion" Blog to Share in Earth Day Celebration
Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
When PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! kicks off its Earth Day celebration on April 16 with brand new programming and online activities, PBS Teachers will also share in the celebration with its newest blog "Media Infusion." Media Infusion's guest blogger for April is environmental science teacher Anthony Augustin. He will write about ways teachers of grades 3-12 can use media and technology to help students learn about the environment and meet academic standards.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mediainfusion/
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THE ARTS
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Independent Lens
Inside Indies
Online9-12
Read interviews with the filmmakers and subjects behind three "Independent Lens" documentaries and discover how the power of film has had an impact on individuals and society as a whole. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/insideindies/infocus/change/index.html
Great Performances
A Musical Place and Space
Lesson Plan
6-8
Describe architectural and acoustical elements that go into the construction and design of performance halls. Design a "dream music space" using these elements. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_disneyhall_overview.html
Barney
Kazoo
Lesson Plan
PreK / K-2
Identify different kinds of musical instruments. Make a toilet paper tube kazoo and play a song as a band. http://pbskids.org/barney/pareduc/educators/lesson709.html
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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Arthur
Just Desserts
Lesson Plan
K-2 / 3-5
Identify advertising techniques designed to encourage children to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Explore the motives behind advertising and use your knowledge to think critically about ads all around you. http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/medialiteracy/index.html
Scientific American Frontiers
Wisdom of the Worms
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
Explore scientific research in gene mapping, and discover the way genes regulate aging in people. View actual DNA after isolating it from onion cells. http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/4_class/44_guides/guide_1003/44103_worms.html
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MATH
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PBS Mathline
Meadows or Malls?
Lesson Plan
9-12
Explore the use of matrices and graphing calculators to solve a complex linear programming problem. Solve a linear programming problem with six variables, then increase the complexity to determine the best division of land use for a fictitious city. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/lessonplans/hsmp/meadowsmalls/meadowsmalls_procedure.shtm
ZOOM
Paper Puzzle
Offline Activity/Project
K-2 / 3-5
Solve the challenge to assemble a collection of paper strips of different sizes into two equal-length rows. http://pbskids.org/zoom/printables/activities/
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READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
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The Civil War
Civil War Letters
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
Investigate the role of letters as primary source documents in historical research. Role-play Civil War letter writers from all walks of life to explore critical events and the roles ordinary citizens, both male and female, played in making history. http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/classroom/lesson_letters.html
Maya and Miguel
It's All About Word Play
Lesson Plan
3-5 / 9-12
Identify picture-word associations, develop visual recognition skills, model correct language usage and identify specific graphics and words. Interpret conversational language through role play. http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans/wordplay.html
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SCIENCE AND TECH
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Nature
Voyage of the Lonely Turtle
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 15, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
A female loggerhead turtle sets off to lay eggs in the place where she was born. Her voyage will take her across the Pacific, from the west coast of Mexico to Japan. It is the longest journey undertaken by any animal on land or sea and she will make it all alone. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)Download our lesson plan in which students use real data to plot loggerheads' migratory routes. http://www.pbs.org/nature/turtles
(Available April 12, 2007)
NOVA
First Flower
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, April 17, 20078 - 9:00 pm
Join NOVA on a spectacular journey of discovery to a remote mountain region of China to explore our fascination with flowers and solve the puzzle of their beginnings. (CC, Stereo,DVI, HDTV, 1 year)
Play our online game ""Pick the Pollinator;" test your knowledge of how insects, birds and other pollinators help flowering plants flourish. http://www.pbs.org/nova/flower
Secrets of the Dead
Tomb of Christ?
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, April 18, 20078 - 9:00 pm
A mystery as old as the Christian faith is closer to being solved with proof that Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre might be the actual location of Christ's burial. Using a balance of traditional and modern archaeological techniques, an archaeological team is unearthing some astonishing new evidence. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Download our lesson plan in which students create their own thermographs. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_tomb/index.html
NOVA Wants to Hear From You
Online
6-8 / 9-12
NOVA wants to hear from you. They are starting development on an activity to accompany "Car of the Future," a program about innovations in clean and efficient vehicles, currently scheduled to air in the fall. They would like to know what you think a good activity would be. Join the discussion to let them know what would work for your classroom at the "Car of the Future" Educators' Forum. http://discussions.pbs.org/viewforum.pbs?f=185
KQED QuestStation
6-8 / 9-12
KQED's "Quest" is a new multimedia series about the people behind San Francisco Bay Area science and environmental issues and how their work is changing the way we live. The Web site includes online explorations, a community science blog, an interactive map and online discussion groups. http://www.kqed.org/quest
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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America at a Crossroads
JIHAD: The Men and Ideas Behind Al Qaeda
On-Air & Online
9-12
Sunday, April 15, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
This series of 11 documentaries, hosted by journalist Robert MacNeil, explores the challenges confronting the world post 9/11. Tonight's episode provides an in-depth look at the ideas and beliefs that inspire modern, radical Islamic groups, along with the challenges they pose for governments in the Middle East and the West. (CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/14/12)
Use our "Educator's Page" to find out how to adapt our online discussion guide for high school students. The guide addresses current issues related to world history and U.S. government policy. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
America at a Crossroads
Warriors and Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience
On-Air & Online
9-12
Monday, April 16, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
"Warriors" profiles a handful of Army soldiers filmed during the spring and fall of 2005 in some of the most dangerous areas in and around Baghdad. "Operation Homecoming: Writing the Wartime Experience" is a documentary that explores the searing firsthand accounts of American troops through their own words-- fiction, verse, letters, essays and personal journals. (CC,Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/15/12)
Explore our online timelines which look at the intersections of key events across four major timelines including the war on terrorism, the war in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan and Middle East modern history. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
Frontline and America at a Crossroads
Gangs of Iraq
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
Day after day, scores of bodies litter the streets of Baghdad. To stanch the violence, the U.S. has spent billions to "standup" the Iraqi forces. In this joint production of "Frontline"and the "America at a Crossroads" series, "Frontline" takes a hard look at how the four-year training effort has failed and how the Coalition-trained forces have themselves been infiltrated by various sectarian militias. (CC, Stereo, DVI,Unlimited through 4/16/12)
At the companion Web site, watch home video, shot by Iraqis, showing the physical and social destruction of their neighborhoods caused by sectarian hatred. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gangsofiraq/
America at a Crossroads
The Case for War: In Defense of Freedom
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
With debate over the war in Iraq reaching a fever pitch, this program follows one of the advocates for the war against Saddam Hussein. Former Assistant Secretary of Defense Richard Perle travels the globe articulating, defending and debating the neo-conservative case for an assertive American foreign policy.(CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/16/12)
Log on to washingtonpost.com/liveonline to discuss the program with Richard Perle on April 17 at 11 am. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
America at a Crossroads
Europe's 9/11 and The Muslim Americans
On-Air & Online
9-12
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
The first episode explores in-depth the phenomenon of homegrown terrorism, examining the bombings in Madrid, Spain, and the connections between those bombers and al Qaeda cell activities in Milan, Italy, and the Van Gogh murder in the Netherlands. The second episode explores the diversity of Muslims in America today, focusing on communities' experience after 9/11 and contrasting life for Muslims here in the United States with Muslims in Britain and Europe. (CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/17/12)
Join the national conversation about the television series with screenings and panel discussion events in several U.S. cities.
Check out our Web site for a listing of events located near you. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
America at a Crossroads
Faith Without Fear and Struggle for the Soul of Islam: Inside Indonesia
On-Air & Online
9-12
Thursday, April 19, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
Muslim dissident Irshad Manji is on a journey to help restore humanity and reason to Islam. Trekking through Yemen, Europe and North America, she discovers that Islamic faith can be reconciled with individual freedom -- if Muslims have the courage to change. The second episode explores Indonesia's long history of moderation in its practice of Islam and how Islamist radicals have made the country a flashpoint in the global war on terror. (CC, Stereo, DVI, Unlimited through 4/18/12)
Learn more about the films and the filmmakers at the companion Web site. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
NOW
On-Air & Online
9-12
Friday, April 20, 2007
8:30 - 9:00 pm
Through documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, "NOW" goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives you the context to explore your relationship with the larger world. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Travel with NOW to Egypt for an international perspective on America, Americans and the war in Iraq. http://www.pbs.org/now
America at a Crossroads
Security Versus Liberty: The Other War and The Brotherhood
On-Air & Online
9-12
Friday, April 20, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
Following 9/11, the U.S. government adopted some controversial new policies to help prevent terrorism at home. The film explores this urgent national debate by talking with both critics and advocates of the new policies and telling the compelling real-life stories of people whose lives have been directly affected. The second episode investigates the Muslim Brotherhood -- a movement dedicated to the spread of a fundamental form of Islam throughout the world. (CC, Stereo,DVI, Unlimited through 4/19/10)
Find out what people around the world have to say about the issues raised in the "America at a Crossroads" series. Watch personal video diaries submitted by viewers from around the globe. http://www.pbs.org/crossroads
Learning Matters
Lessons of War
Online
9-12
What is life like in a school where half of the children have a parent in a combat zone? What can a teacher do to comfort a child whose mother or father has just deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan and at the same time stay focused on the writing lesson of the day? "Learning Matters" produced a series of podcasts that provide an in-depth and personal look into the lives of parents, children and teachers who are associated with the war in Iraq. http://www.pbs.org/merrow/tv/newshour/lessons_of_war.html
Online NewsHour EXTRA
Dogs Give Researchers Clues on Cancer
Online
6-8 / 9-12
Researchers are finding that purebred dogs may help provide answers about the genetic basis of cancer -- in dogs and humans. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june07/cancer_4-04.html
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PBS BLOGS
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Learning.now with Andy Carvin
Wikipedia's New Competition: CitizendiumOnline
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
This week Andy reports on Citizendium, a new wiki created by the co-founder of Wikipedia. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2007/04/wikipedias_new_competition_cit_1.html
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PBS PARENTS
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Connecting Kids to Nature
Online
Preschool / K-2
There are many reasons to get your kids outdoors. It's good for their bodies, it stimulates their minds and the more they are exposed to nature the more they appreciate this wonderful resource and want to preserve it. But did you know that playing outside also helps kids learn and be more creative? Check out our online guide for tips on how to get your kids engaged with nature. http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/earthday.html
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Saturday, April 7, 2007
History Chanel Educational Programming Update
The History Channel is pleased to bring you this week's educational programming update:
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Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll
Monday, April 9th at 9PM/8c
Meteors: Fire in the Sky
Tuesday, April 10th at 8PM/7c
Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange
Friday, April 13th at 7PM/6c
Coming Soon!
Special Presentation, Sherman's March
Sunday, April 22nd at 9PM/8c
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Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll
Monday, April 9th at 9PM/8c
In the depths of an Israeli cave, archaeologists found rolls of dusty manuscripts dating to the 1st century AD, and they are inscribed on a copper scroll! Scholars believe the copper scrolls represent a detailed treasure map--a list of hiding places where the priests of Jerusalem's Second Temple stored their most precious silver and gold artifacts during times of trouble. The Second Temple, a major site of worship from the 6th century BC through the 1st century AD, was a significant historical and religious site in Jerusalem. In this one hour Digging for the Truth episode, follow along with host Josh Bernstein as he attempts to unravel the ancient mystery of the copper scrolls. Along the way, viewers will travel with Josh as he rappels into caves outside Qumran, creates his own scroll, and searches the area using ground-penetrating radar. Throughout his journey, new insights into this complex past are revealed through Josh's examination of artifacts and the clues they provide. Educators will find that this program provides students with an engaging and exciting way to discover how new archeological methods can reveal fresh insights into the cultures and social structures of long ago.
Curriculum Links
Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll, as well as this entire series, would be useful for World History, European History, Geography, World Civilization, Science and Technology and Global History courses. It is appropriate for middle school and high school students. This program fulfills the following guidelines outlined by the National Council for History Education: (1) Patterns of Social and Political Interaction, (2) Civilization, Cultural Diffusion and Innovation, (3) Human Interaction with the Environment, and (4) Comparative History of Major Developments.
Special Clue Journal Available: a614.g.akamai.net/7/614/2201/v001/aetn.download.akamai.com/2201/thc/classroom/pdfs/digging_clue_journal.pdf
Check Out The Latest Digging for the Truth DVD Releases:
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Meteors: Fire in the Sky
Tuesday, April 10th at 8PM/7c
They cross the solar system and hold clues about our planet and universe. Can they destroy civilizations? Did they wipe out the dinosaurs? Have they brought life to our planet? And when will the next one hit? Aided by elaborate animation and live-action footage, Meteors: Fire in the Sky explores what likely happened 65-million years ago, when an object plowed into the Yucatan Peninsula and generated unceasing speculation about these puzzling phenomena. Viewers will learn how certain spectacular meteor falls throughout history have advanced our understanding of what they are and the danger that they pose. With commentary from leading experts such astronomers and geologists, this program calls upon the insights of NASA scientists and others to learn how an increased knowledge of Earth-threatening asteroids and comets can be a safeguard for the future. Educators and their students will find that this documentary is a fascinating introduction to the strange world of meteors and the threats they pose.
Curriculum Links:
Meteors: Fire in the Sky would be useful for History, Science and Technology, Astronomy, Current Events, and Social Studies Courses. It is appropriate for middle school and high school. This documentary fulfills several National Standards guidelines as outlined by theNational Council for History Education including: (1) Human Interaction with the Environment, and (2) Civilization, Cultural Diffusion and Innovation.
Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think it's possible to control the course of meteors in the sky?
2. Why do meteors develop at certain times in certain places?
Get Meteors: Fire in the Sky on DVD: store.aetv.com/html/referer_entry.jhtml?vid=HCE_Email_News&dest=/html/product/index.jhtml%3fid%3d73163
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Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange
Friday, April 13th at 7PM/6c
Welcome to the Stock Exchange, the fast-paced, fast-trading center of the American economy that is truly a marvel of organization. On any given day, nearly 90 million dollars changes hands every minute. This compelling episode in the Modern Marvels series traces this American institution from its inception through the modern era. Students will learn about how the modern, technology-driven market of today has its origins in ancient maritime trade and exploration. Students will follow along as commentators trace the history of this key economic institution. Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange traces the story of American economic growth from its origins through the rise of Wall Street barons like J.P. Morgan, Hettie Green and J. Gould. Students will learn how these titans funded the industrial revolution -- railroads, canals and westward expansion. Investors traded by telegraph, tickertape and telephone, and then followed their stocks in the Wall Street Journal. The stock market crash of 1929 wiped out fortunes and rocked markets all over the world, but a new, improved stock exchange rebounded, targeting post-war investors with pension funds, mutual funds and portfolio diversification. Today, computer technology and the communications revolution fuel a vibrant world-wide market in which many transactions are still conducted face to face on trading floors along Wall Street. Educators and their students will find that an examination of the Stock Exchange reveals a wealth of knowledge about the development of the American economy, pivotal events in American history, and the broader ramifications of the international monetary system.
Curriculum Links:
Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange would be an excellent contribution to courses in American History, American Culture, Social Studies and Economics. This program fulfills the following guidelines outlined by the National Center for History Education: (1) Patterns of Social and Political Interaction and (2) Comparative History of Major Developments. It is appropriate for middle school and high school students.
Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think were the three most important moments in the history of the Stock Exchange? Why?
2. What is the main purpose of the Stock Exchange today? How has it changed since it was first created?
Check Out What's New in Our Modern Marvels Shop: store.aetv.com/html/referer_entry.jhtml?vid=HCE_Email_news&dest=/html/subject/index.jhtml%3fid%3dmm1000
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Coming Soon! Special Presentation, Sherman's March
Sunday, April 22nd at 9PM/8c
General William Tecumseh Sherman is one of the truly enigmatic and complex figures in American history. In his infamous Civil War campaign known as Sherman's March, the general blazed through the South with 60,000, leaving astounding destruction in his wake and paving the way for the end of the Civil War. This world premiere documentary, Sherman's March, draws upon new scholarship and uses innovative filming techniques to retell the story of Sherman's life and this significant chapter in American history. Educators and their students will find this program to be a revealing and gripping new window through which to view the Civil War. Stay tuned for a teacher's guide and more information about this special presentation.
On DVD- See how Sherman's destruction of the South laid the foundation for a new generation of warfare: store.aetv.com/html/referer_entry.jhtml?vid=HCE_Email_News&dest=/html/product/index.jhtml%3fid%3d73362
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Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll
Monday, April 9th at 9PM/8c
Meteors: Fire in the Sky
Tuesday, April 10th at 8PM/7c
Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange
Friday, April 13th at 7PM/6c
Coming Soon!
Special Presentation, Sherman's March
Sunday, April 22nd at 9PM/8c
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Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll
Monday, April 9th at 9PM/8c
In the depths of an Israeli cave, archaeologists found rolls of dusty manuscripts dating to the 1st century AD, and they are inscribed on a copper scroll! Scholars believe the copper scrolls represent a detailed treasure map--a list of hiding places where the priests of Jerusalem's Second Temple stored their most precious silver and gold artifacts during times of trouble. The Second Temple, a major site of worship from the 6th century BC through the 1st century AD, was a significant historical and religious site in Jerusalem. In this one hour Digging for the Truth episode, follow along with host Josh Bernstein as he attempts to unravel the ancient mystery of the copper scrolls. Along the way, viewers will travel with Josh as he rappels into caves outside Qumran, creates his own scroll, and searches the area using ground-penetrating radar. Throughout his journey, new insights into this complex past are revealed through Josh's examination of artifacts and the clues they provide. Educators will find that this program provides students with an engaging and exciting way to discover how new archeological methods can reveal fresh insights into the cultures and social structures of long ago.
Curriculum Links
Digging for the Truth: Lost Treasure of the Copper Scroll, as well as this entire series, would be useful for World History, European History, Geography, World Civilization, Science and Technology and Global History courses. It is appropriate for middle school and high school students. This program fulfills the following guidelines outlined by the National Council for History Education: (1) Patterns of Social and Political Interaction, (2) Civilization, Cultural Diffusion and Innovation, (3) Human Interaction with the Environment, and (4) Comparative History of Major Developments.
Special Clue Journal Available: a614.g.akamai.net/7/614/2201/v001/aetn.download.akamai.com/2201/thc/classroom/pdfs/digging_clue_journal.pdf
Check Out The Latest Digging for the Truth DVD Releases:
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Meteors: Fire in the Sky
Tuesday, April 10th at 8PM/7c
They cross the solar system and hold clues about our planet and universe. Can they destroy civilizations? Did they wipe out the dinosaurs? Have they brought life to our planet? And when will the next one hit? Aided by elaborate animation and live-action footage, Meteors: Fire in the Sky explores what likely happened 65-million years ago, when an object plowed into the Yucatan Peninsula and generated unceasing speculation about these puzzling phenomena. Viewers will learn how certain spectacular meteor falls throughout history have advanced our understanding of what they are and the danger that they pose. With commentary from leading experts such astronomers and geologists, this program calls upon the insights of NASA scientists and others to learn how an increased knowledge of Earth-threatening asteroids and comets can be a safeguard for the future. Educators and their students will find that this documentary is a fascinating introduction to the strange world of meteors and the threats they pose.
Curriculum Links:
Meteors: Fire in the Sky would be useful for History, Science and Technology, Astronomy, Current Events, and Social Studies Courses. It is appropriate for middle school and high school. This documentary fulfills several National Standards guidelines as outlined by theNational Council for History Education including: (1) Human Interaction with the Environment, and (2) Civilization, Cultural Diffusion and Innovation.
Discussion Questions:
1. Do you think it's possible to control the course of meteors in the sky?
2. Why do meteors develop at certain times in certain places?
Get Meteors: Fire in the Sky on DVD: store.aetv.com/html/referer_entry.jhtml?vid=HCE_Email_News&dest=/html/product/index.jhtml%3fid%3d73163
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Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange
Friday, April 13th at 7PM/6c
Welcome to the Stock Exchange, the fast-paced, fast-trading center of the American economy that is truly a marvel of organization. On any given day, nearly 90 million dollars changes hands every minute. This compelling episode in the Modern Marvels series traces this American institution from its inception through the modern era. Students will learn about how the modern, technology-driven market of today has its origins in ancient maritime trade and exploration. Students will follow along as commentators trace the history of this key economic institution. Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange traces the story of American economic growth from its origins through the rise of Wall Street barons like J.P. Morgan, Hettie Green and J. Gould. Students will learn how these titans funded the industrial revolution -- railroads, canals and westward expansion. Investors traded by telegraph, tickertape and telephone, and then followed their stocks in the Wall Street Journal. The stock market crash of 1929 wiped out fortunes and rocked markets all over the world, but a new, improved stock exchange rebounded, targeting post-war investors with pension funds, mutual funds and portfolio diversification. Today, computer technology and the communications revolution fuel a vibrant world-wide market in which many transactions are still conducted face to face on trading floors along Wall Street. Educators and their students will find that an examination of the Stock Exchange reveals a wealth of knowledge about the development of the American economy, pivotal events in American history, and the broader ramifications of the international monetary system.
Curriculum Links:
Modern Marvels: The Stock Exchange would be an excellent contribution to courses in American History, American Culture, Social Studies and Economics. This program fulfills the following guidelines outlined by the National Center for History Education: (1) Patterns of Social and Political Interaction and (2) Comparative History of Major Developments. It is appropriate for middle school and high school students.
Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think were the three most important moments in the history of the Stock Exchange? Why?
2. What is the main purpose of the Stock Exchange today? How has it changed since it was first created?
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Coming Soon! Special Presentation, Sherman's March
Sunday, April 22nd at 9PM/8c
General William Tecumseh Sherman is one of the truly enigmatic and complex figures in American history. In his infamous Civil War campaign known as Sherman's March, the general blazed through the South with 60,000, leaving astounding destruction in his wake and paving the way for the end of the Civil War. This world premiere documentary, Sherman's March, draws upon new scholarship and uses innovative filming techniques to retell the story of Sherman's life and this significant chapter in American history. Educators and their students will find this program to be a revealing and gripping new window through which to view the Civil War. Stay tuned for a teacher's guide and more information about this special presentation.
On DVD- See how Sherman's destruction of the South laid the foundation for a new generation of warfare: store.aetv.com/html/referer_entry.jhtml?vid=HCE_Email_News&dest=/html/product/index.jhtml%3fid%3d73362
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Thursday, April 5, 2007
PBS Teachers Newsletter: April 8 - 14, 2007
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: April 8 - 14, 2007
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Welcome to the PBS Teachers Newsletter, the weekly newsletter from PBS designed specifically for PreK-12 educators.
Save Time! Customize This Newsletter!
Create a profile, http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/, at PBS Teachers and identify your local PBS station, your subject area, and/or the grade level you teach.
This will help us arrange newsletter content so that you see the most relevant information right away.
The program times listed below are for PBS's national schedule and may not be accurate for your station. Please check your local station TV Schedules, http://www.pbs.org/teachers/tvschedules/, for the most accurate dates and times.
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PBS IN EDUCATION
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Online Discussion
PreK / K-2 / 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Want to learn about the new features of the PBS Teachers site and the wide array of the Social Studies resources that PBS has to offer? Join us in TAPPED IN at 8 pm ET on April 11 for an online discussion about ways the new site can help PreK-12 teachers find and use fun and interesting teaching and learning resources. http://www.tappedin.org
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THE ARTS
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Masterpiece Theatre
The Wind in the Willows
On-Air & Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 8, 2007
9 - 10:30 pm
Mole, Water Rat, Badger and Mr. Toad pursue their merry adventures in a charming adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's magical tale of animals who behave like Edwardian country gentlemen in a world gone slightly mad. (CC, Stereo, DVI, HDTV,1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to see how Kenneth Grahame's original novel is adapted into a scene as filmed by director Rachel Talalay. How is the world of the great river and the wild wood made real in character, costume and setting?
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece/willows
The Blues
Blues Masters
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
Explore the history of Muddy Waters' and B.B. King's musical careers, recognize contributions made by both men to the role of electric guitar in blues music and understand the important role each has played in bringing the blues to wider audiences. http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/defmasters.html
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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When Parents Are Deployed
On-Air & Online
PreK / K-2
Monday, April 9, 2007
10:30 - 11:00 pm
This special telecast, hosted by actor Cuba Gooding Jr., is a behind-the-scenes look at an extraordinary effort by the producers of "Sesame Street" to help the approximately 700,000 children under the age of five who are waiting for a deployed mother or father to come home. This program is full of valuable information for parents in the military and those who care about them. (CC, Stereo, 10-day fair use)
Access our list of online resources designed to help families who are coping with the various stages of deployment.
http://www.pbs.org/wpad
Fat: What No One Is Telling You
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
This program provides a window into the intense human dramas that rage inside people who have been labeled obese and the difficulty of solving their weight problem. (CC, Stereo, 1year, HDTV, Spanish audio track, Spanish captions)
Take 20 steps to better health; check out our online list of activities designed to move you toward a healthier body, mindand future.
http://www.pbs.org/takeonestep/fat
It's My Life
Bullies
Interactive/Online Activity
6-8 / 9-12
Understand different types of bullying behaviors, the factors involved and real-life solutions. Explore the issue further with a "Beat The Bully" online game, polls, a printable journal page, suggested discussion questions and lesson plan.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/
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MATH
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Mathline
Earth Day -- Adventures With The Fish Pond
Offline Activity/Project
6-8 / 9-12
Investigate recursive equations and use a calculator for exploring a population model. Determine a general rule to describe what happens to a fish population from one year to the next and translate it into a NOW-NEXT equation. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/concepts/designandmath/activity3.shtm
Dragon Tales
Tasting Carnival
Lesson Plan
PreK / K-2
Participate in a taste test and chart your likes and dislikes of various fruits. Interpret the chart to identify the opinions of other students.
http://pbskids.org/dragontales/parentsteachers/lesson03.html
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READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
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Novel Reflections on the American Dream
The Voice of Dreams
Lesson Plan
9-12
Students explore the idea of the "American dream" in the past and present and through real and fictional human stories.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americannovel/classroom2.html
Concepts Across the Curriculum
Shakespeare and the Renaissance
Offline Activity/Project
3-5 / 9-12
Explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, perform lines from his plays, study his characters and examine the rhythm of his sonnets.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/shakespeare/index1.html
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SCIENCE AND TECH
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Georgia Aquarium: Keepers Of The Deep
On-Air
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 8, 2007
10:30 - 11:00 pm
Measured by water volume at more than eight million gallons, the Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world. Go behind the scenes to see how scientists, engineers and veterinarians are creating and managing the aquarium. (CC, 1year)
Nature
Encountering Sea Monsters
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 8, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
Imagine coming face to face with a cannibalistic creature that is as tall as you are and has long tentacles, a razor-sharp beak and skin that flashes with bizarre, dazzling color. This program does just that, as underwater cameraman Bob Cranston explores the remarkable world of marine creatures called cephalopods. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Explore the companion Web site and meet cephalopod expert Dr.Mark Norman and see the first photographs of a live giant squidin its ocean home.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/seamonsters
NOVA
Sinking the Supership
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
In April 1945, the largest battleship ever built set out on the ultimate suicide mission. "Yamato," the pride of Japan's fleet, sailed to a solo confrontation with the U.S. Navy; the battleship sank within minutes. A NOVA team discovers the wreck and retells the "Yamato's" saga through the eyes of the few Japanese crewmembers who survived the sinking. (CC, Stereo,DVI, 1 year)
Download our classroom activity in which students describe the Battleship "Yamato's" design, capabilities and significance.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/supership
Secrets of the Dead
Shroud of Christ?
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
This program reveals new evidence about the Shroud of Turin, one of the Catholic Church's most precious and controversial artifacts (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Download our high school science lesson plan in which students learn about carbon-14 dating, perform an analogous activity to solve a mystery and then analyze the validity and reliability of certain science practices.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_shroudchrist/index.html
KSMQ -- Austin, Minnesota
Pet Connections
Station
6-8 / 9-12
This KSMQ-produced series is designed for pet lovers and owners alike who want to ensure their pets live long, healthy and happy lives. Check out the companion Web site to watch archived videos of episodes on topics including birds, cats and dogs.
http://www.ksmq.org/connections/pet_connections.html
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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American Experience
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, April 9, 2007
9 - 10:30 pm
This film reveals the true, tragic story behind enigmatic preacher Jim Jones and the largest mass murder-suicide in history. It goes beyond the salacious headlines to provide a revealing portrait of Jones, his followers and the times that produced the calamity in the Guyanese jungle. (CC, Stereo, DVI,1 year)
Watch our online video interviews with eight former Temple members -- including one who survived the deaths at Jonestown.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/jonestown
Frontline/World
Afghanistan: The Other War
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
Correspondent Sam Kiley confronts the reality of the West's struggling campaign in Afghanistan, with exclusive access to the NATO command in Afghanistan and provocative reporting from the front lines in the run up to a major offensive the Taliban has promised this spring. (CC, Stereo, DVI, HDTV, 1 year)
Learn more about the situation in Afghanistan at the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/Independent Lens
Black Gold
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
10 - 11:30 pm
Multinational companies have made coffee the second most valuable trading commodity in the world. But as westerners revel in designer lattes, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice. Tracing one man's fight for fair trade, this film is an eye-opening look at the $80 billion coffee industry. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to find out what's really behind the label on that can of dark roast in your kitchen cabinet.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blackgold
The Hidden Child
On-Air
6-8 / 9-12
Thursday, April 12, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
Of the 1.6 million Jewish children who lived in Europe before WWII, only 100,000 survived the Holocaust. This documentary chronicles the experiences of Maud Dahme, one of an estimated 5,000 Jewish children hidden from the Nazis by "righteous gentiles" in the Netherlands. (CC, Stereo, HDTV, 1 year)
NOW
On-Air & Online
9-12
Friday, April 13, 2007
8:30 - 9:00 pm
Through documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, "NOW" goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives you the context to explore your relationship with the larger world. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Tell us what you think in our online weekly poll; should the U.N. Security Council impose new sanctions on Iran to curb their nuclear ambitions?
http://www.pbs.org/now
Online NewsHour EXTRA
Campaign 2008, The Role of Technology and the Internet
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
This lesson focuses on the use of technology in the political and campaign process and examines how this new medium might impact the outcome of the 2008 presidential election.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/politics/vote2008_internet.html
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PBS BLOGS
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Learning.now with Andy Carvin
Stop Cyberbullying Day: My Own Story
Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
As part of Andy's contribution to Stop Cyberbullying Day, he shares his experiences with online harassment.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2007/03/stop_cyberbullying_day_my_own.html
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PBS PARENTS
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A Primer on Dyslexia
Online
Preschool / K-2
Dyslexia is a term used to describe a specific kind of reading difficulty in which children have trouble perceiving differences among sounds and remembering how letters and sounds go together. Learn the facts about dyslexia, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated. In addition, find resources, including books for children, books for parents, Websites and organizations that focus on dyslexia.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/articles/dyslexia/main.html
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PBS Teachers Newsletter: April 8 - 14, 2007
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Welcome to the PBS Teachers Newsletter, the weekly newsletter from PBS designed specifically for PreK-12 educators.
Save Time! Customize This Newsletter!
Create a profile, http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/, at PBS Teachers and identify your local PBS station, your subject area, and/or the grade level you teach.
This will help us arrange newsletter content so that you see the most relevant information right away.
The program times listed below are for PBS's national schedule and may not be accurate for your station. Please check your local station TV Schedules, http://www.pbs.org/teachers/tvschedules/, for the most accurate dates and times.
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PBS IN EDUCATION
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Online Discussion
PreK / K-2 / 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Want to learn about the new features of the PBS Teachers site and the wide array of the Social Studies resources that PBS has to offer? Join us in TAPPED IN at 8 pm ET on April 11 for an online discussion about ways the new site can help PreK-12 teachers find and use fun and interesting teaching and learning resources. http://www.tappedin.org
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THE ARTS
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Masterpiece Theatre
The Wind in the Willows
On-Air & Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 8, 2007
9 - 10:30 pm
Mole, Water Rat, Badger and Mr. Toad pursue their merry adventures in a charming adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's magical tale of animals who behave like Edwardian country gentlemen in a world gone slightly mad. (CC, Stereo, DVI, HDTV,1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to see how Kenneth Grahame's original novel is adapted into a scene as filmed by director Rachel Talalay. How is the world of the great river and the wild wood made real in character, costume and setting?
http://www.pbs.org/masterpiece/willows
The Blues
Blues Masters
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
Explore the history of Muddy Waters' and B.B. King's musical careers, recognize contributions made by both men to the role of electric guitar in blues music and understand the important role each has played in bringing the blues to wider audiences. http://www.pbs.org/theblues/classroom/defmasters.html
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HEALTH AND FITNESS
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When Parents Are Deployed
On-Air & Online
PreK / K-2
Monday, April 9, 2007
10:30 - 11:00 pm
This special telecast, hosted by actor Cuba Gooding Jr., is a behind-the-scenes look at an extraordinary effort by the producers of "Sesame Street" to help the approximately 700,000 children under the age of five who are waiting for a deployed mother or father to come home. This program is full of valuable information for parents in the military and those who care about them. (CC, Stereo, 10-day fair use)
Access our list of online resources designed to help families who are coping with the various stages of deployment.
http://www.pbs.org/wpad
Fat: What No One Is Telling You
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
9 - 11:00 pm
This program provides a window into the intense human dramas that rage inside people who have been labeled obese and the difficulty of solving their weight problem. (CC, Stereo, 1year, HDTV, Spanish audio track, Spanish captions)
Take 20 steps to better health; check out our online list of activities designed to move you toward a healthier body, mindand future.
http://www.pbs.org/takeonestep/fat
It's My Life
Bullies
Interactive/Online Activity
6-8 / 9-12
Understand different types of bullying behaviors, the factors involved and real-life solutions. Explore the issue further with a "Beat The Bully" online game, polls, a printable journal page, suggested discussion questions and lesson plan.
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/bullies/
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MATH
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Mathline
Earth Day -- Adventures With The Fish Pond
Offline Activity/Project
6-8 / 9-12
Investigate recursive equations and use a calculator for exploring a population model. Determine a general rule to describe what happens to a fish population from one year to the next and translate it into a NOW-NEXT equation. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/mathline/concepts/designandmath/activity3.shtm
Dragon Tales
Tasting Carnival
Lesson Plan
PreK / K-2
Participate in a taste test and chart your likes and dislikes of various fruits. Interpret the chart to identify the opinions of other students.
http://pbskids.org/dragontales/parentsteachers/lesson03.html
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READING AND LANGUAGE ARTS
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Novel Reflections on the American Dream
The Voice of Dreams
Lesson Plan
9-12
Students explore the idea of the "American dream" in the past and present and through real and fictional human stories.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americannovel/classroom2.html
Concepts Across the Curriculum
Shakespeare and the Renaissance
Offline Activity/Project
3-5 / 9-12
Explore the life and times of William Shakespeare, perform lines from his plays, study his characters and examine the rhythm of his sonnets.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/thismonth/shakespeare/index1.html
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SCIENCE AND TECH
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Georgia Aquarium: Keepers Of The Deep
On-Air
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 8, 2007
10:30 - 11:00 pm
Measured by water volume at more than eight million gallons, the Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world. Go behind the scenes to see how scientists, engineers and veterinarians are creating and managing the aquarium. (CC, 1year)
Nature
Encountering Sea Monsters
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Sunday, April 8, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
Imagine coming face to face with a cannibalistic creature that is as tall as you are and has long tentacles, a razor-sharp beak and skin that flashes with bizarre, dazzling color. This program does just that, as underwater cameraman Bob Cranston explores the remarkable world of marine creatures called cephalopods. (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)
Explore the companion Web site and meet cephalopod expert Dr.Mark Norman and see the first photographs of a live giant squidin its ocean home.
http://www.pbs.org/nature/seamonsters
NOVA
Sinking the Supership
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
In April 1945, the largest battleship ever built set out on the ultimate suicide mission. "Yamato," the pride of Japan's fleet, sailed to a solo confrontation with the U.S. Navy; the battleship sank within minutes. A NOVA team discovers the wreck and retells the "Yamato's" saga through the eyes of the few Japanese crewmembers who survived the sinking. (CC, Stereo,DVI, 1 year)
Download our classroom activity in which students describe the Battleship "Yamato's" design, capabilities and significance.
http://www.pbs.org/nova/supership
Secrets of the Dead
Shroud of Christ?
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
8 - 9:00 pm
This program reveals new evidence about the Shroud of Turin, one of the Catholic Church's most precious and controversial artifacts (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Download our high school science lesson plan in which students learn about carbon-14 dating, perform an analogous activity to solve a mystery and then analyze the validity and reliability of certain science practices.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_shroudchrist/index.html
KSMQ -- Austin, Minnesota
Pet Connections
Station
6-8 / 9-12
This KSMQ-produced series is designed for pet lovers and owners alike who want to ensure their pets live long, healthy and happy lives. Check out the companion Web site to watch archived videos of episodes on topics including birds, cats and dogs.
http://www.ksmq.org/connections/pet_connections.html
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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American Experience
Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Monday, April 9, 2007
9 - 10:30 pm
This film reveals the true, tragic story behind enigmatic preacher Jim Jones and the largest mass murder-suicide in history. It goes beyond the salacious headlines to provide a revealing portrait of Jones, his followers and the times that produced the calamity in the Guyanese jungle. (CC, Stereo, DVI,1 year)
Watch our online video interviews with eight former Temple members -- including one who survived the deaths at Jonestown.
http://www.pbs.org/amex/jonestown
Frontline/World
Afghanistan: The Other War
On-Air & Online
6-8 / 9-12
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
9 - 10:00 pm
Correspondent Sam Kiley confronts the reality of the West's struggling campaign in Afghanistan, with exclusive access to the NATO command in Afghanistan and provocative reporting from the front lines in the run up to a major offensive the Taliban has promised this spring. (CC, Stereo, DVI, HDTV, 1 year)
Learn more about the situation in Afghanistan at the companion Web site.
http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/Independent Lens
Black Gold
On-Air & Online
9-12
Tuesday, April 10, 2007
10 - 11:30 pm
Multinational companies have made coffee the second most valuable trading commodity in the world. But as westerners revel in designer lattes, impoverished Ethiopian coffee growers suffer the bitter taste of injustice. Tracing one man's fight for fair trade, this film is an eye-opening look at the $80 billion coffee industry. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Log on to the companion Web site to find out what's really behind the label on that can of dark roast in your kitchen cabinet.
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/blackgold
The Hidden Child
On-Air
6-8 / 9-12
Thursday, April 12, 2007
10 - 11:00 pm
Of the 1.6 million Jewish children who lived in Europe before WWII, only 100,000 survived the Holocaust. This documentary chronicles the experiences of Maud Dahme, one of an estimated 5,000 Jewish children hidden from the Nazis by "righteous gentiles" in the Netherlands. (CC, Stereo, HDTV, 1 year)
NOW
On-Air & Online
9-12
Friday, April 13, 2007
8:30 - 9:00 pm
Through documentary segments and interviews with original thinkers, "NOW" goes beyond the noisy churn of the news cycle and gives you the context to explore your relationship with the larger world. (CC, Stereo, 1 year)
Tell us what you think in our online weekly poll; should the U.N. Security Council impose new sanctions on Iran to curb their nuclear ambitions?
http://www.pbs.org/now
Online NewsHour EXTRA
Campaign 2008, The Role of Technology and the Internet
Lesson Plan
6-8 / 9-12
This lesson focuses on the use of technology in the political and campaign process and examines how this new medium might impact the outcome of the 2008 presidential election.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/teachers/lessonplans/politics/vote2008_internet.html
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PBS BLOGS
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Learning.now with Andy Carvin
Stop Cyberbullying Day: My Own Story
Online
3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
As part of Andy's contribution to Stop Cyberbullying Day, he shares his experiences with online harassment.
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/learning.now/2007/03/stop_cyberbullying_day_my_own.html
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PBS PARENTS
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A Primer on Dyslexia
Online
Preschool / K-2
Dyslexia is a term used to describe a specific kind of reading difficulty in which children have trouble perceiving differences among sounds and remembering how letters and sounds go together. Learn the facts about dyslexia, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated. In addition, find resources, including books for children, books for parents, Websites and organizations that focus on dyslexia.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/articles/dyslexia/main.html
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Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Learning Page April 2007 Newsletter
April 2007
In this issue:
New "April Showers" Worksheets
Free Resources for Teacher Appreciation Week
National Poetry Month Is Here
Celebrate Earth Day!
Keep Students Reading All Summer
Sites for Teachers: Adventures in Reading
Comments of the Month: A Great Fit for All Ages
We Welcome Your Input
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NEW "APRIL SHOWERS" WORKSHEETS
April showers bring May flowers. And spring is the time for birds, bunnies, butterflies, and being able to play outside as the weather warms up. This month, Learning Page brings you a collection of fun springtime activities that include:
A spring crossword puzzle
A rainy day maze
A spring picture find
A weather paragraph activity
Spring poetry writing
And more! You'll also find three great printable books in this month's "April Showers" activities:
How Is the Weather Today?: A girl introduces various types of weather and the clothing and activities that suit each weather type.
Just the Wind: Enjoy this poetic tribute to spring winds.
Tommy's Disastrous Day: When RK-5's tracking device is remotely activated, Tommy is launched on a mysterious adventure.
Next month, Learning Page will celebrate May with a collection of activities related to Mother's Day and plants.
All of the thousands of resources at Learning Page are FREE! If you aren't already a member, register today for access to all the materials at Learning Page. It's quick and easy!
FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7–11. In honor of teachers everywhere, the Learning Page sister sites are opening up one website each day of that week FOR FREE! The schedule is as follows:
May 7: Reading-Tutors
May 8: Raz-Kids
May 9: Reading A-Z
May 10: Writing A-Z
May 11: Vocabulary A-Z
Mark your calendar! The LearningPage family of websites invites you to enjoy timesaving online books, lessons, activities, and worksheets for differentiated instruction. Just download, print, and they're yours to keep!
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH IS HERE
April is National Poetry Month. Learning Page joins schools, libraries, booksellers, publishers, and poetry lovers everywhere in celebration of poetry's vital place in our culture. When the showers start to fall in April, Learning Page suggests you curl up and enjoy the rain while reading your favorite poems.
Reading A-Z, a Learning Page sister site, has a nice collection of poetry books and nursery rhymes, including many classics. Be sure to check out Reading A-Z's poetry writing program, too!
Reading A-Z's poetry books are just a fraction of the website's more than 2,270 printable books. The website also offers lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, flashcards, and reader's theater scripts--everything you need to teach reading at a very affordable price. Guided reading, phonics, alphabet, and so much more, all with just the click of your mouse and for only a few pennies per book!
Visit Reading A–Z to try free samples and subscribe today. Annual subscriptions cost between $49.95 and $79.95 (depending on the license type required).
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!
April 22 is Earth Day, a time to reflect on the preservation of our home planet. These are just a few of Reading A-Z's books for Earth Day.
Introducing Planet Earth
Katie's Forest Finds
Plight of the Polar Bear
The Three-R Plan
Threats to Our Atmosphere
For more Earth Day resources, check out Vocabulary A-Z, another Learning Page sister site. Vocabulary A-Z has entire categories of words relevant to Earth Day, including:
Conservation
Habitats
Animals
Plants
Water
Landforms
Space
and more!
Just choose the words you want to use, and Vocabulary A–Z does the rest, creating five days worth of customized lessons, worksheets, and assessments. Generate your first few custom vocabulary lessons for free and subscribe today.
KEEP STUDENTS READING ALL SUMMER
Summer will be here before you know it. How will the young people in your life keep up their reading skills? Raz-Kids, a Learning Page sister site, is a great resource for keeping kids interested in reading all summer long.
Raz-Kids combines kids' love of animation with effective online reading instruction. The website offers interactive books--now 137 books at 27 levels--to motivate students and help them learn to read. The books have laugh-out-loud animation and sound effects to hold readers' interest.
Kids can browse in the interactive bookroom and choose books that appeal to them the most.
Annual subscriptions cost between $29.95 and $59.95 per classroom (depending on the license type required). Check out free samples, subscribe today, and support your young people in maintaining their reading skills without giving up a minute of their summer fun.
SITES FOR TEACHERS: ADVENTURES IN READING
Want to find hundreds of the best websites for teachers? Sites for Teachers provides a comprehensive list of Internet resources ranked by their popularity. Here are a few of our favorite websites:
Book Adventure
Children create their own book lists from more than 6,000 titles, take multiple-choice quizzes on the books they've read offline, and earn points and prizes for their literary success.
Online Learning Haven
A comprehensive home-schooling and distance-learning resource covering history, science, language arts, math, crafts, and cooking.
UsingEnglish.com
Teacher resources of all levels for English, including ESL handouts, lesson plans, online quizzes, jobs, education news, and forums.
To find hundreds of teaching resources, visit Sites for Teachers. Many of the materials are free.
COMMENTS OF THE MONTH: A GREAT FIT FOR ALL AGES
"I am directing a program for gifted children, and I find that many of your materials support the inquiry-based, hands-on, collaborative program our students are involved in. Thank you for all the great resources."— Fran Hertzberg
"Learning Page is a great site. Thank you for all the fun, seasonal worksheets and theme packs. I really enjoy having free and easy-to-download materials for all ages."— Jennifer Larson
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In this issue:
New "April Showers" Worksheets
Free Resources for Teacher Appreciation Week
National Poetry Month Is Here
Celebrate Earth Day!
Keep Students Reading All Summer
Sites for Teachers: Adventures in Reading
Comments of the Month: A Great Fit for All Ages
We Welcome Your Input
Opt Out
NEW "APRIL SHOWERS" WORKSHEETS
April showers bring May flowers. And spring is the time for birds, bunnies, butterflies, and being able to play outside as the weather warms up. This month, Learning Page brings you a collection of fun springtime activities that include:
A spring crossword puzzle
A rainy day maze
A spring picture find
A weather paragraph activity
Spring poetry writing
And more! You'll also find three great printable books in this month's "April Showers" activities:
How Is the Weather Today?: A girl introduces various types of weather and the clothing and activities that suit each weather type.
Just the Wind: Enjoy this poetic tribute to spring winds.
Tommy's Disastrous Day: When RK-5's tracking device is remotely activated, Tommy is launched on a mysterious adventure.
Next month, Learning Page will celebrate May with a collection of activities related to Mother's Day and plants.
All of the thousands of resources at Learning Page are FREE! If you aren't already a member, register today for access to all the materials at Learning Page. It's quick and easy!
FREE RESOURCES FOR TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7–11. In honor of teachers everywhere, the Learning Page sister sites are opening up one website each day of that week FOR FREE! The schedule is as follows:
May 7: Reading-Tutors
May 8: Raz-Kids
May 9: Reading A-Z
May 10: Writing A-Z
May 11: Vocabulary A-Z
Mark your calendar! The LearningPage family of websites invites you to enjoy timesaving online books, lessons, activities, and worksheets for differentiated instruction. Just download, print, and they're yours to keep!
NATIONAL POETRY MONTH IS HERE
April is National Poetry Month. Learning Page joins schools, libraries, booksellers, publishers, and poetry lovers everywhere in celebration of poetry's vital place in our culture. When the showers start to fall in April, Learning Page suggests you curl up and enjoy the rain while reading your favorite poems.
Reading A-Z, a Learning Page sister site, has a nice collection of poetry books and nursery rhymes, including many classics. Be sure to check out Reading A-Z's poetry writing program, too!
Reading A-Z's poetry books are just a fraction of the website's more than 2,270 printable books. The website also offers lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, flashcards, and reader's theater scripts--everything you need to teach reading at a very affordable price. Guided reading, phonics, alphabet, and so much more, all with just the click of your mouse and for only a few pennies per book!
Visit Reading A–Z to try free samples and subscribe today. Annual subscriptions cost between $49.95 and $79.95 (depending on the license type required).
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!
April 22 is Earth Day, a time to reflect on the preservation of our home planet. These are just a few of Reading A-Z's books for Earth Day.
Introducing Planet Earth
Katie's Forest Finds
Plight of the Polar Bear
The Three-R Plan
Threats to Our Atmosphere
For more Earth Day resources, check out Vocabulary A-Z, another Learning Page sister site. Vocabulary A-Z has entire categories of words relevant to Earth Day, including:
Conservation
Habitats
Animals
Plants
Water
Landforms
Space
and more!
Just choose the words you want to use, and Vocabulary A–Z does the rest, creating five days worth of customized lessons, worksheets, and assessments. Generate your first few custom vocabulary lessons for free and subscribe today.
KEEP STUDENTS READING ALL SUMMER
Summer will be here before you know it. How will the young people in your life keep up their reading skills? Raz-Kids, a Learning Page sister site, is a great resource for keeping kids interested in reading all summer long.
Raz-Kids combines kids' love of animation with effective online reading instruction. The website offers interactive books--now 137 books at 27 levels--to motivate students and help them learn to read. The books have laugh-out-loud animation and sound effects to hold readers' interest.
Kids can browse in the interactive bookroom and choose books that appeal to them the most.
Annual subscriptions cost between $29.95 and $59.95 per classroom (depending on the license type required). Check out free samples, subscribe today, and support your young people in maintaining their reading skills without giving up a minute of their summer fun.
SITES FOR TEACHERS: ADVENTURES IN READING
Want to find hundreds of the best websites for teachers? Sites for Teachers provides a comprehensive list of Internet resources ranked by their popularity. Here are a few of our favorite websites:
Book Adventure
Children create their own book lists from more than 6,000 titles, take multiple-choice quizzes on the books they've read offline, and earn points and prizes for their literary success.
Online Learning Haven
A comprehensive home-schooling and distance-learning resource covering history, science, language arts, math, crafts, and cooking.
UsingEnglish.com
Teacher resources of all levels for English, including ESL handouts, lesson plans, online quizzes, jobs, education news, and forums.
To find hundreds of teaching resources, visit Sites for Teachers. Many of the materials are free.
COMMENTS OF THE MONTH: A GREAT FIT FOR ALL AGES
"I am directing a program for gifted children, and I find that many of your materials support the inquiry-based, hands-on, collaborative program our students are involved in. Thank you for all the great resources."— Fran Hertzberg
"Learning Page is a great site. Thank you for all the fun, seasonal worksheets and theme packs. I really enjoy having free and easy-to-download materials for all ages."— Jennifer Larson
WE WELCOME YOUR INPUT
We depend on you to let us know what sorts of new materials you'd like to see on Learning Page. Please feel free to email your suggestions and comments about Learning Page to: learningpage@learningpage.com.
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Happy Earth Day!
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© 2007 LearningPage.com is among the LearningPage family of websites.
Please distribute this newsletter freely.
Timeline links
I received these in an e-mail and haven't had time to check them all out yet.
Dawn~
Classroom clipart - this link takes you to History, but there are other topics too
Tamra's Ancient History timeline clipart
Tamra's site - look for "timeline characters"
Free Book of Centuries to download
Timeline - Book of Centuries blank pages to print
Colourful clip art for all subjects, holidays & more
Biblical history portrayed on Israel's stamps
How Linda Made A Timeline
Biographies & pics of famous scientists
Kings & Queens of England full-colour pics
Everything you want to know about making a timeline,,,, and then some!
HOW's how-to create a timeline book
Heads From History
Portrait Gallery of Historical Figures
Timeline Maker
B&W Bible Pictures for many chapters of the Bible
Online Timeline Maker
With special thanks to Marni on the Old Fashioned Education yahoo group!
Thank you for sharing Marni!
Dawn~
Classroom clipart - this link takes you to History, but there are other topics too
Tamra's Ancient History timeline clipart
Tamra's site - look for "timeline characters"
Free Book of Centuries to download
Timeline - Book of Centuries blank pages to print
Colourful clip art for all subjects, holidays & more
Biblical history portrayed on Israel's stamps
How Linda Made A Timeline
Biographies & pics of famous scientists
Kings & Queens of England full-colour pics
Everything you want to know about making a timeline,,,, and then some!
HOW's how-to create a timeline book
Heads From History
Portrait Gallery of Historical Figures
Timeline Maker
B&W Bible Pictures for many chapters of the Bible
Online Timeline Maker
With special thanks to Marni on the Old Fashioned Education yahoo group!
Thank you for sharing Marni!
Monday, April 2, 2007
Earth Day ideas
April 22 is Earth Day. =c)
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/EarthDay.htm
LPP is one of my favorite resources! This page has approximately 20 lesson plans and ideas on erosion, litter, recycling, rain forests and more.
http://www.earthday.net/
Earth Day Network's homepage. Take a quiz to see what your Ecological Footprint is and check out the resources in the Teacher's Corner.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/index.htm
Lessons plans and activities from the EPA on acid rain, ozone, endangered species, global warming, ecosystems, water sheds, and more.
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/resources/educk12.shtml
Educational resources for K-12 students and teachers about Invasive Species.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday/
Ever had Dirt Cups or Mudpie cookies? This site has Earth Day crafts, recipes, and activities. LOTS of fun to be had here!
http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html
More Earth Day activities than you can shake a stick at!
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/earthday/load.htm?f
Interactive storybook Every Day is Earth Day from starfall.com. For younger kids.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/earthday/
These crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc.
http://www.education-world.com/holidays/archives/earthday.shtml
Activities include a Jeopardy-type game about "101 Amazing Earth Facts" and many more.
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/seasonalholidays/earth_day/
Activities and printables for elementary students.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth.html
Coloring pages, crafts, games and more.
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/earthday.htm
Printables for primary grades. Includes Earth Day stationary for K-1 (with dashed midline) and up (lined, no midline).
http://www.allspecies.org/neigh/blocka.htm
Ideas for organizing a neighborhood Earth Day "party," includes ideas for younger organizers.
http://www.kid-at-art.com/
Creative ways to recycle by making art.
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/craftsbyproduct/a/trashcrafts.htm
Trash to Treasures! Creative and fun craft ideas from things you might normally throw away. Turn an empty oatmeal cannister into a pretty kitchen utensil holder or a fun Native American drum. There's more to do with a used coffee can than make a bank! How about a bird feeder, time capsule, or a TP storage container? Plenty of craft ideas to keep your kids creating AND recycling!
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/cool/NRcolBk.pdf
Printable Nature's Recyclers coloring book
http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/recycle/
Experiments in recycling.
http://epa.gov/region5/publications/happy/happy.pdf
Printable Happy Earth Day coloring and activity book.
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/k12_schools/KidsBrochure.pdf
Printable A Beautiful World Starts With You coloring and activity book.
http://www.epa.gov/espp/coloring/cbook.pdf
Printable Save Our Species coloring and activity book about endangered species in the U.S.
http://www.LessonPlansPage.com/EarthDay.htm
LPP is one of my favorite resources! This page has approximately 20 lesson plans and ideas on erosion, litter, recycling, rain forests and more.
http://www.earthday.net/
Earth Day Network's homepage. Take a quiz to see what your Ecological Footprint is and check out the resources in the Teacher's Corner.
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/education/index.htm
Lessons plans and activities from the EPA on acid rain, ozone, endangered species, global warming, ecosystems, water sheds, and more.
http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/resources/educk12.shtml
Educational resources for K-12 students and teachers about Invasive Species.
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday/
Ever had Dirt Cups or Mudpie cookies? This site has Earth Day crafts, recipes, and activities. LOTS of fun to be had here!
http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html
More Earth Day activities than you can shake a stick at!
http://www.starfall.com/n/holiday/earthday/load.htm?f
Interactive storybook Every Day is Earth Day from starfall.com. For younger kids.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/earthday/
These crafts projects are for preschool, kindergarten and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like egg cartons, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, etc.
http://www.education-world.com/holidays/archives/earthday.shtml
Activities include a Jeopardy-type game about "101 Amazing Earth Facts" and many more.
http://www.abcteach.com/directory/seasonalholidays/earth_day/
Activities and printables for elementary students.
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth.html
Coloring pages, crafts, games and more.
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/earthday.htm
Printables for primary grades. Includes Earth Day stationary for K-1 (with dashed midline) and up (lined, no midline).
http://www.allspecies.org/neigh/blocka.htm
Ideas for organizing a neighborhood Earth Day "party," includes ideas for younger organizers.
http://www.kid-at-art.com/
Creative ways to recycle by making art.
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/craftsbyproduct/a/trashcrafts.htm
Trash to Treasures! Creative and fun craft ideas from things you might normally throw away. Turn an empty oatmeal cannister into a pretty kitchen utensil holder or a fun Native American drum. There's more to do with a used coffee can than make a bank! How about a bird feeder, time capsule, or a TP storage container? Plenty of craft ideas to keep your kids creating AND recycling!
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/cool/NRcolBk.pdf
Printable Nature's Recyclers coloring book
http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/recycle/
Experiments in recycling.
http://epa.gov/region5/publications/happy/happy.pdf
Printable Happy Earth Day coloring and activity book.
http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/k12_schools/KidsBrochure.pdf
Printable A Beautiful World Starts With You coloring and activity book.
http://www.epa.gov/espp/coloring/cbook.pdf
Printable Save Our Species coloring and activity book about endangered species in the U.S.
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