Category Archives: thematic book list

The Sun for 1st Grade

Posted on December 13, 2010 by openwidearchive

These students will understand basic relationships between the sun and earth.  They will learn that the sun is the source of energy and light and that it warms the land, air, and water.  Students will also be able to identify … Continue reading →

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First Grade Addition and Subtraction

Posted on December 2, 2010 by openwidearchive

This resource set is geared toward teaching first grade addition and subtraction. Students can use various manipulatives and activities to help students understand the concepts of addition and subtraction and recall basic facts up to 10. Text Annotations 1. Domino … Continue reading →

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Teaching Fractions: Second Grade

Posted on December 1, 2010 by openwidearchive

Introduction I have chosen Fractions for my Instructional Resource Set. The following books, websites, activities, and resources can all be used to help children better understand the concept of Fractions in the Second Grade.  The resources I’m listing below could … Continue reading →

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Shaking It Up: Earthquakes!

Posted on November 27, 2010 by openwidearchive

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

Posted on November 27, 2010 by openwidearchive

 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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Counting on Number Sense

Posted on November 26, 2010 by openwidearchive

 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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Veterans Day

Posted on November 23, 2010 by openwidearchive

Veterans Day is a national holiday that recognizes and honors men and women who have served to protect America and its freedom.  Students in the third grade will learn the significance of this day and the implications of having a … Continue reading →

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Teaching Map Skills

Posted on October 18, 2010 by openwidearchive

(VA Geography 2.5, 2.6) –    2.5  The student will develop map skills by: a) locating the equator, the seven continents, and the five oceans on maps and globes; b) locating selected rivers (James River, Mississppi River, Rio Grande, Huang He, and … Continue reading →

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Pond and Marsh Ecosystems

Posted on October 6, 2010 by openwidearchive

This blog post is a combination of different resources regarding the VA Science SOL 3.6 and 4.5 on ecosystems, specifically ponds and wetlands (marshes). The lesson(s) regarding this material should cover the following: what is an ecosystem? what kind of … Continue reading →

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Animal Life Cycles

Posted on October 5, 2010 by openwidearchive

Introduction This topic introduces second graders to the exciting changes that can occur in a butterfly and frog’s life cycles. Through numerous activities children are guided through the process known as Metamorphosis and given the opportunity to become engaged with … Continue reading →

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