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Volume 7, Issue 16
April 20, 2005
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THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANNING THEME
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Two lesson planning themes this week…
Math
Fun: Volume 3
Celebrate Math Awareness Month with Education World's third volume of
"Math Fun" lessons. These five activities can be used to reinforce
a variety of math skills.
--- Homerun Math - Advance the bases with each correct math answer. (Grades
K-12)
--- High, Low, or in Between? – A card game involves predicting
and probability. (K-8)
--- "Weighing the Elephant" - A math problem presented in a
Chinese folktale. (K-12)
--- Decimal Bingo - BINGO game reinforces computation with decimals, other
skills. (3-5)
--- Math "Hoop-la" - Figure the mean, median, and mode of basketball
free-throw data. (3-8)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson338.shtml
Teaching
Grammar Without the Hammer: Five Fun Activities 
Learning grammar has been compared to other fun things -- like having
teeth pulled or being assigned detention. But it needn't be a painful
experience with these five lessons.
--- Synonym Scramble - Fun activity reinforces synonyms, builds vocab
skills. (Grades K-12)
--- Verb-Adverb Charades – Verbs, adverbs take center stage in this
lively activity. (3-8)
--- Proper Noun Gallery Walk Activity - Reinforce the concept of proper
nouns. (3-12)
--- Pair Editing - Students share their edits, then edit solo. Two work
sheets included. (3-8)
--- Parts-of-Speech Tall Tales - Kids write their own fill-in-the-blank
tall tales. (K-12)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson334.shtml
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"TODAY'S LESSON" FROM THE PAST WEEK
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A new lesson plan every day of the week!
Overflowing
the Banks
Hands-on activity teaches about how floods happen. (Grades 3-8)
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2127.shtml
From
One Child to Another: Letters About the Holocaust
Read a “Children of the Holocaust” biography; write a letter
to that child. (3-8)
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2015.shtml
Bark
Art
Learn about Australia’s Aborigines, create Aboriginal bark art.
(K-5)
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2136.shtml
Kids
Bullying Kids
Survey, discuss data about bullying in your school. (Grades 3-8)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/00-2/lp2055.shtml
The
Case of the Disappearing Frogs
Students work to solve “The Case of the Disappearing Frogs.”
(Grades 3-8)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/01-1/lp237_02.shtml
More
Lesson Plans of the Day
See our lessons from previous weeks; or view lessons by subject.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/archives/dailylp.shtml
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MORE NEW LESSON IDEAS
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Vicki
Cobb's Show-Biz Science: Magic Drop Shot
Teach about properties by passing a coin through a solid.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/showbiz_science/showbiz_science033.shtml
Geography
A-Z: Where in the World Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt?
#10 in a series of geo activities. Printable work sheet included.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/geography_az/geography_az035.shtml
Every-Day
Edits
Build language skills -- and cultural literacy -- every day in April.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/edit/edit04.shtml
Writing
Bug
A big orange sign on my desk says "Open at Your Own Risk!" I
...
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug029.shtml
Teacher-Submitted
Lesson: 3R Activity (Reading-Relating-Responding)
"3-R" reading comprehension activity for cooperative groups.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/05-1/lesson015.shtml
Number
Cross Puzzle #32
A fun way to reinforce math skills. Printable work sheet included.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/numbercross/numbercross032.shtml
It
All Adds Up: Puzzle #34
Challenge students to add with precision. Printable work sheet included.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/italladdsup/italladdsup034.shtml
5-Minute
Fillers: Volume 3
Quick educational activities for when you have 5 or 10 minutes to spare.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fillers/fillers003.shtml
Internet
Scavenger Hunt: Write a Poem
Kenn Nesbitt teaches kids how to write a funny poem.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/hunt/hunt032.shtml
Month
of Fun
April calendar of fun events, activities, puzzles, projects...
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fun_month/0405.shtml
Work
Sheet of the Week
"Automobile Costs" -- a real-life math activity.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/worksheets/TCM/math_6_8.shtml#auto
April
Work Sheet: April Showers
Use this template to create an activity sheet for any subject, grade.
http://www.educationworld.com/tools_templates/april_umbrella.doc
Sites
to See: Life Science
Visitors to these sites will find interactive activities, teacher guides,
videos, animations, and virtual labs, as well as hands-on activities for
the classroom.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites060.shtml
Exceptional
Events
Rhyme Time -- a night of poetry.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/exceptional_events/exceptional_events035.shtml
Weekly Issues Spotlight
Issues
Spotlight I: School calendars.
Issues
Spotlight II: Cheating
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/glossary/c.shtml#calendars
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/glossary/c.shtml#cheating
This
Week's NEWS SCOOPS
--- School Seeks Informants
--- Students Use More Profanity
--- Too Much Television Can Spawn Bullies
--- “Cooperative" States Will Get Help With NCLB
--- Teens Engaging in Less Risky Behavior
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/edscoops.shtml
This Week’s Site Reviews
Marine
Navigation in the Age of Exploration
Four basic tools of the great explorers.
Center
for the History of Physics
Rich virtual archive, lots of info on famous scientists.
FAO:
Food and Nutrition
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s
site.
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2005/r0405-11.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2005/r0405-13.shtml
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2005/r0405-15.shtml
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MORE WEEKLY FEATURES
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Columnist
of the Week
Cathy Puett Miller on Literacy: Encouraging Independent Reading
A step-by-step independent reading plan for students in grades 1-12.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/columnists/miller/miller009.shtml
Love
Teaching
Lisa Westrick knew she wanted to be a teacher when she was in second grade.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev114i.shtml
Strategy
of the Week
Character education programs that work.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy048.shtml
Classroom
Problem Solver: The Slob
Dr. Ken Shore explains how to help the messy student clean up his act.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore017.shtml
Classroom
Management Tips: Keep 'Em Laughing
Light-hearted strategies for dealing with student tardiness, absenteeism,
and cheating.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/management_tips/management_tips034.shtml
Teacher
Feature: Regina Stewart
Regina Stewart's Web site reflects her theme-based approach to early childhood
teaching.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature073.shtml
Voice
of Experience: Readiness Differentiation -- Daring to Get Back on My Bike
Max Fischer compares his first steps at creating a differentiated classroom
to learning to ride a bike.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice143.shtml
A
Techtorial
Seven features of Microsoft Word you might not know about.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial001.shtml
Tech
Tips of the Week
Find what you're searching for.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech_tips/tech_tips034.shtml
Interactivity
I
Imagine a world without technology.
Interactivity
II
Watch the Secret Service watch the DC duck.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/archives/interactivity.shtml
Competition
I
Pinnacle Awards honor outstanding school business leaders.
Competition
II
Win a wireless computer lab!
Competition
III
High school and college students make a difference with new software designs.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/contests.shtml#pinnacle
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/contests.shtml#sweepstakes
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/contests.shtml#spoke
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MORE FROM ED WORLD & OUR ARCHIVE
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Blogging?
It's Elementary, My Dear Watson!
Blogging -- or Web logging -- most often is thought of as an activity
for high school students. Did you know, however, that students as young
as kindergarten now blog on a daily basis in a variety of exciting ways?
Read on to find out how elementary blogging works, what topics elementary
students and teachers cover in their blogs, software programs and tools
to consider, and cautions and tips for starting your own blog.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech217.shtml
Community
Evaluates Superintendent Online
Opening oneself up to an evaluation by the community takes some nerve,
but Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools superintendent Dr. Pedro Garcia
was up for it. The responses are leading to changes in how he communicates
with the community.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin404.shtml
Whatever
It Takes: Exploring the Geography of Non-Western Nations
Seventh graders at Bennet Middle School study of non-Western geography.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/WIT/WIT026.shtml
In
the Loop: Teachers and Students Sticking Together for a Second Year, or
More
Knowing students well leads to more productive learning. Is looping right
for your school?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin332.shtml
Mrs.
Burton Means Business
A recycling business run by third-graders teaches business skills, involves
parents, helps the environment.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr003.shtml
Fairy
Tale and Folk Tale Cyber Dictionary
Your students can participate in the Fairy Tale and Folk Tale Cyber Dictionary
project. Suggestions included.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech066.shtml
A
"Signature Event": The Autograph Auction as a School Fundraiser
Marty Kelsey arranged a special fundraiser -- a Celebrity Autograph and
Shoe Auction.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin335.shtml
Wire
Side Chat: Using Different Styles to Help Weak Readers
The National Reading Styles Institute (NRSI) trains teachers to help struggling
readers by adapting instruction to students’ learning styles. EW
interviews NRSI executive director Dr. Marie Carbo.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat140.shtml
Youth
Frontiers: Changing the Way Young People Treat One Another
Daylong school retreats inspire the virtues of kindness, courage, and
respect.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/issues/issues191.shtml
What
Is the Most Serious Problem Facing Earth?
An Earth Day WebQuest: Which threat is the most critical? http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson307.shtml
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