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Following Directions: Lessons to help develop this important skill. Vicki Cobb’s Show-Biz Science: Simple experiment teaches about muscles. 5-Minute Fillers: Volume 23.
Word Walls: Activities from teachers who use word walls in their classrooms. Bulletin Boards That Teach: Merry Christmas around the world. Teacher Lesson Plan: Help students write excellent descriptions. Best Books for Teaching About… The five senses, oceans, more.
Writing About Math: Wendy Petti offers resources for getting students started writing about math. Reader’s Theater: Trevor Turkey calls for a law that would take turkey off the Thanksgiving menu. Eric Baylin: They tell me it’s only November…. Dr. Ken Shore: Dealing with a student with severe asthma. Strategy of the Week: Timelines are visual tools for studying brief periods of time -- or for examining a topic across centuries. Emma McDonald: The days of closing the classroom door and creating a self-contained world are over.
Partners for Student Success: One school’s Math Mates program is increasing math confidence and achievement.
Principal for a Day: The PFAD experience builds lasting connections. Plus tips for starting a program. Carlton Ashby: Why are so few of our African-American boys completing high school and going on to college? Diane Hodges’ Looking Forward to Monday Morning: Drive your staff happy with Holiday Caring. Focus On… “Just for fun” activities.
Miguel Guhlin: Use technology to R.E.A.C.H. out to parents and create opportunities for learning and dialogue. Gadget of the Week: With Thinkature, users collaborate in real time as they chat inside a visual workspace.
Chatting With Historical Figures : Students create a chat bot representing an historical figure. Template of the Week: A Thanksgiving worksheet. A Techtorial: Learn how to create screen shots on a PC.
History You Can Touch: Historical Fishwrap uses newspaper reproductions to teach history. Education Humor With Regina Barreca: Home, work families share dys-similarities.
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Fit To Be Taught, Vol. 55:
Backpacks are weighty problem for some students.
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Gone are the days when pensions and Social Security could guarantee you a comfortable retirement. Financial planners discuss how to establish financial foundations and then start building savings for retirement or other life plans.
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