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Category Archives: book review
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was the third President of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. The Virginian was an integral part of the American Revolution (SOL VS.5b, USI.6c) and the establishment of the new American … Continue reading
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Martin Luther King, Jr.
The following resources are appropriate to help teach third graders about the contributions Martin Luther King, Jr. made to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States (Virginia Social Studies SOL 3.11 b). Following in the footsteps of his father … Continue reading
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Carving Out a Name for Himself
George Washington Carver made a name for himself with peanuts. He is world-reknowned for having beaten the odds€”as an African-American in the post Civil War era in America in the late 1800s€”to become a scientist and successful inventor. He was director … Continue reading
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Ancient Egypt
This post discusses resources for the second grade Virginia SOL 2.1. In this unit, students learn about the contributions that ancient Egypt has made to the modern world. Specifically, students study how Egypt helped to develop, and influenced, writing, architecture … Continue reading
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Patriotic Symbols
America the Beautiful: Patriotic Symbols Introduction This blog post provides several book reviews, websites that students can access, and additional teacher resources. The material that is found within the links provided can be used with grades ranging from kindergarten to … Continue reading
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James Madison
James Madison, a Virginian, was the fourth president of the United States and is known as the “father of the Constitution.” James Madison University, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, is named after him. The resources listed below would be helpful for … Continue reading
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Teaching Physical Science Through Children’s Literature: Amazing Magnetism
Amazing Magnetism by Rebecca Carmi is another wonderful addition to the Magic School Bus series. This is one of in the collection of chapter books, but even though it is longer than the typical Magic School Bus book, it does … Continue reading
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Teaching Process Skills Through Children’s Literature: What’s That Sound?
What's that Sound by Mary Lawrence with illustrations by Lynn Adams combines science with literature to engage children's problem solving and reasoning skills. Tim and his older sister, Amy, are on vacation in a spooky, old house that Tim believes … Continue reading
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Teaching Earth Science Through Children’s Literature: The Cloud Book
The Cloud Book written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola introduces children to the ten most common types of clouds, what weather will likely occur based on the formation of the clouds, and myths inspired by different cloud shapes. This book … Continue reading
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Teaching Life Science with Children’s Literature: Look Out for the Big Bad Fish
Watch Out for the Big Bad Fish! by Sheridan Cain and illustrated by Tanya Linch is a fun story about a young tadpole who wants to jump so badly. As he grows he meets many different animals who are able … Continue reading
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