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Monthly Archives: November 2010
Introducing Division
Introduction This post includes a variety of resources (books, websites, lesson plans, games, printables, etc.) that can be used to introduce basic division concepts to students and aid them in committing the basic division facts (dividends to 144) to memory. … Continue reading
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Teaching About Electricity
Introduction Chosen books could be used to help students investigate and understand the characteristics of electricity, such as conductors and electricity, basic circuits, static electricity, transformation of electrical energy into light, heat and mechanical energy, electromagnets, and historical contributions in … Continue reading
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Classification of Living Things
Scientist have tried to classify living organisms into groups since Aristotle’s time. Over time this classification system has changed and evolved as we have learned more about organisms. Advances in technology have fueled many of these changes. Scientist are now … Continue reading
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Cells: Fifth Grade
In fifth grade, students study cells as part of the living systems unit. Students must understand that organisms are made up of cells, which have defining characteristics that contribute to the organism’s survival (SOL 5.5). This resource set will support … Continue reading
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Trees, Trees, Trees….
Trees have always provided us with essentials to life: both food and oxygen. As technology has advanced trees have been used more and more, for shelter, medicine and tools. Trees improve our air quality, conserve water, preserve soil, and … Continue reading
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Shaking It Up: Earthquakes!
Even though we may not feel it, the ground beneath us is in almost constant motion. There are hundreds of earthquakes each year; however, many are not felt or occur far away from civilization. Tectonic plates move along fault lines … Continue reading
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Learning About Plants
All the books listed below are great resources teachers and readers can use in and out of the classroom to learn about the different parts of a plant. In these books, not only can you find important information, but ideas … Continue reading
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Hibernation
Introduction The common meaning of the word hibernate is the state that an animal sleeps for the entire winter, to protect themselves and help themselves survive when the temperatures are cold and food is hard to find. There are several … Continue reading
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Ulysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant The following resources are relevant when teaching about Ulysses S. Grant and his contributions to the United States of America (VA SOL United States History to 1865 USI.9 d). He was a war hero during the Civil … Continue reading
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Counting on Number Sense
Number sense is an intuitive feel for numbers and their relationships. Since number sense is something that develops over time, it is imperative that teachers provide students with a variety of materials and resources. Literature is a great way to … Continue reading
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