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ET Resource Pack 6 - 12
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009
Welcome to our sample Resource Pack!
We hope you enjoy the resources, and of course, we do hope you will also explore all of our resources!
1. DAILY WAKEUP! ACTIVITY
TIME OUT!
Instead of first thing in the morning, it's fun instead to start this WakeUP! activity sometime during your lessons. Interrupt them with a "Time Out!" and ask students to take out a piece of paper and a pencil. Then instruct them to draw the portrait, in only 10 minutes or so, of the person sitting in front of them (behind, beside -- whatever works best in your classroom). Only one caveat: they must keep their eyes steady on the person they are drawing; they cannot look at either their pencils nor their papers at any time until you say "Stop!". It's loads of fun, everyone's papers are weird so no one has to worry about drawing skills, and it provides a great icebreaker for back-to-school.
2. DAILY INSPIRATION
"Kindness is always fashionable."
- Amelia E. Barr
DAILY QUOTE JOURNAL WORKSHEET:
Use our quote of the day to get your students thinking... We'll always find something inspiring, and you can use the accompanying worksheets for an accessible, daily student writing exercise.
CLASSROOM QUOTE POSTER:
You can change out your classroom posters weekly (or even daily) with our quotable posters series. Today's printable poster features a quote by Amelia E. Barr.
3. ON THIS DAY
SEPTEMBER 3RD, 1783 . . .
The Treaty of Paris was signed today at Hotel d'York in Paris, France. The document officially ended the Revolutionary War between America and Great Britain. Britain yielded all claims to the colonies, as well as fishing rights off the east Atlantic coast.
TREATY OF PARIS WEB TREK:
[Answer Key]
The Treaty of Paris effectively ended the American Revolutionary War, establishing America's independence from Britain and yielding considerable territory and rights as well. Students will research the preliminary treaty and the components of the final peace treaty, as well as learn which other key players were involved. An answer key is provided.
4. INTERNET ACTIVITIES
TIME CAPSULE:
PBS and History Detectives bring you this online game, where students uncover a virtual time capsule to investigate the varied contents and place them in a time period, then narrow it down to choose one of three dates. It's a great little journey back in time -- even nostalgic for some of us!
YOUR CARBON DIET:
Wow, some of these statistics are astounding, and provide a great lead-in to educate your students about their "carbon diets". How much energy will they use for video games and computers? Can they help reduce their individual release of 20 tons of carbon dioxide each year? Try this game and make a start, where students will click on a normal New England house to see where the energy consumption goes.
5. TEACHING RESOURCES
DECORATING THE HIGH SCHOOL CLASSROOM:
There are many resources for decorating and arranging elementary classrooms, music rooms, or art rooms, but what about the high school classroom? This site will help you out with some great tips, all submitted by teachers. I really love the idea of using plants -- they'll help filter the air for you as well as look beautiful!
LABEL MAKER:
What do you need a label for? Okay, let's revise that. You're in your classroom and organizing everything for the school year: what don't you need a label for :) Here's an online label generator with several appealing choices to help you to -- well, label things!
MAKE A DIFFERENCE KIT FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS:
Request one of these kits for your classes and or school, and start your year off on the right foot for the planet as well, by engaging your students in a campaign to promote and practice green awareness and living strategies. The kit includes teaching resources, numerous double-sided posters, tips and strategies for green shopping, materials for understanding the life cycle of electronics and sports equipment, strategies and ideas for making a difference at school, science fair activities, service learning guides, and ideas for packing a waste-free lunch -- a great way to start the school year! See if you and your students can make a commitment to making a difference in some small way at least, for the school year, and pave the way as role models for other classes (and perhaps even your entire school) to be inspired and follow your lead.
ONLINE GRADE & ATTENDANCE BOOK:
While registration is required for this online tool, the Engrade gradebook is available free to teachers, along with progress reports and assignment calendars to communicate with students and parents. A demo is available.
6. PRINTABLES & HANDOUTS
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT BOOKMARKS:
No more missing assignments -- well, okay; that might simply be a bit of wishful thinking :) But print out these bookmarks for your students to easily keep track of assignments due that week, in all subject areas.
MEMOS AND LISTS:
Perfect for autumn with a gentle fall leaf theme, our printable memos and lists will help you to remember your to-do lists or send a quick note to students, families, or staff.
7. WEEKLY FOCUS
MANAGING MONEY;
As middle students head back to school, they're probably loaded down with options for back-to-school supplies, clothing, tunes, etc. Help them to understand money -- an essential lesson in today's economy -- with these online guides and activities from PBS.
EVERYONE'S BUSINESS ACTIVITY PACK:
Find a wealth of topics and resources on the right side bar to explore the topics of entrepreneurialism, business, consumerism, marketing, innovators, politics, and the economy, to use throughout your school year with middle and high school classes. Lessons in managing money are also included.
BE YOUR OWN BOSS:
Students will select from three different businesses: car wash, comic book publisher, or dog walker -- and learn how to become entrepreneurs through an interactive exhibit, taking students through the various steps involved in working toward success.
MAD MONEY:
In this online game, students make choices to ensure they will earn and save enough money to purchase on object of their choosing. They will have to shop accordingly, make wise choices, and sometimes take risks in this money smarts game.
8. EXPLORE
WHAT WAS THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION?
Key battles, the strengths and weaknesses of both sides of the battle, the competing goals of various groups, the roles of slaves, and the various outcomes are all examined in this critical review of the American Revolutionary War. Students will conduct research along problems or crucial questions, and write essays to evaluate the results and defend their positions. Assessment criteria are included.
THE AMERICAN ELECTION PROCESS:
We've had an exciting year last year, and it might seem like the elections are old news. Not so. Students need to understand the American Presidential process in order to participate in it when they come of age. For instance, who can vote for President? What is involved in the campaign trail? (It's not for the feint of heart!) Another lesson plan examines the history of political cartoons and lampooning candidates, in order that students can become aware of the issues and then design their own political cartoons.
9. LITERACY
DIGITAL INDEX CARDS:
Here's a handy-dandy tool to share with your students, where they will create their own bibliographic index cards digitally. Fill in the required parameters and generate citations with this online resource.
EVALUATING INTERNET-BASED INFORMATION:
The internet is now a major -- if not primary -- source of information for your students, and they will almost certainly use it for a research project at some point this year. It's best then, that they know how to evaluate the sites. A form is included for web site evaluation and information collection, along with tips on how to design assignments that are addressed to goals-based projects.
10. MATHS
ALIEN ALGEBRA MAZE:
Use this printable worksheet as an assessment tool to see where your students are at with their algebra at the beginning of the school year, or use it for homework assignments or desk or bell work. With correct answers, students will find a path to help the alien find a path back to its spaceship.
11. EDUCATION IN THE NEWS
SCHOOLS ON FRONT LINE OF FLU FIGHT:
There's much talk of another flu epidemic this fall. The swine flu, or, more properly, H1N1, is the potential culprit. Schools could be a possible hotbed for spreading the virus, so the CDC is looking at mass immunizations of school children. School campuses may even be used as sites for vaccinations for the general public, though it hasn't yet been decided which segments of the American population will receive top priority for obtaining the vaccines. Whatever the outcome, look for an enormous immunization program the size and scope of the 1960s polio vaccination program. You may want to discuss the issue with older students: who should get the vaccines? Why aren't there enough for everyone? How do we decide which segments of our population deserve the vaccine over others?
12. SUBSCRIPTION & CONTACT INFORMATION
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