FLYER> Riverdeep's Classroom Flyer, Wednesday, October 29th, 2003
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Subject: Riverdeep's Classroom Flyer, Wednesday, October 29th, 2003
THE CLASSROOM FLYER
>From Riverdeep: http://www.riverdeep.net/
Communications: classroomflyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Wednesday Edition Focus: Grades 4-6
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
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1. TODAY IN HISTORY: The Year was 1962 . . .
Courageous Colonists and Speeches.
2. RESEARCH AND RESOURCES: The Great Monarch
Migration.
3. ONLINE LEARNING: Virtual Voyage on the May-
flower.
4. TEACHING TOOLS: Printable Reminder Notices;
Printable Outline Maps; NCBL Resources.
5. LESSONS AND SKILLS: Pilgrim Unit; Compar-
ing Children in Modern and Colonial America;
Native American Influences on Colonial America.
6. EXPLORE: MLS Bibliographic Formatting.
7. TEACHER'S FORUM: Changing Public Education;
Excessive Testing; Responsible Feedback and
Responses Needed; Leave the Controversial Sub-
jects to the Parents.
8. TEACHER TO TEACHER: E-pals Wanted; Written
Language Illustrations Needed; Thanksgiving Ideas
Needed for Deaf Ed Students.
9. RIVERDEEP CATALOG REQUEST
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No
Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nev-
ertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving."
- H.U. Westermayer
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1. TODAY IN HISTORY
The Year was 1962 . . .
and in a televised speech to the American public today,
President John F. Kennedy announced the threat of Russian
missiles harbored in Cuba. The resulting events became
known as the Cuban Missile Crisis.
COURAGEOUS COLONISTS:
http://etc.sccoe.org/I99/CorcolH.htm
Three components to this lesson plan introduce students
to famous colonists. They will research one of them,
dress in costume, and present an oral report. They will
also give clues about their colonists to e-pals, filling
in an American Flag template with a star or a stripe each
time they correctly identify a clue. (Keypal Wanted ads
can be included in the Classroom Flyer Teacher section.
Please write to: classroomflyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with
epals or penpals in the subject line.)
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2. RESEARCH AND RESOURCES
THE GREAT MONARCH MIGRATION:
http://www.riverdeep.net/current/2000/09/092900_migrations.jhtml
What do Monarch butterflies do when they sense the com-
ing of autumn? They cannot turn up the heat, so they
must travel in search of warmer climes, as they would
become paralyzed and unable to fly in cold temperatures.
Learn about all of the factors involved in the great mi-
gration to California and Mexico, track their expected
latitudes as the fall days pass, and learn how Monarch
habitats are becoming endangered with encroaching human
developments. Three levels of quizzes on Monarch biology
are also included.
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3. ONLINE LEARNING
VOYAGE ON THE MAYFLOWER:
http://teacher.scholastic.com/thanksgiving/mayflower/index.htm
Welcome aboard. Your voyage should take approximately
two months. Pack well--there is no going back. You will
need to consider an unknown climate and land... and did
we mention that you will be sharing a small space for
the duration with 101 other passengers? Hope you're
feeling friendly... Explore the Mayflower ship here,
and learn the various functions and parts of this his-
toric vessel.
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4. TEACHING TOOLS
REMINDER NOTICES:
http://www.ehhs.cmich.edu/~tbushey/reminder/reminder.htm
Send notices home with students to remind them of an up-
coming exam, a book that's late, or an assignment that is
due, with these printable notices.
OUTLINE MAPS:
http://abcteach.com/directory/researchreports/maps/
This site offers a large collection of blackline outline
maps to print out for classroom use, including all fifty
states, world maps, continents, world countries, and re-
gions of the United States.
NCBL RESOURCES:
http://nclb.riverdeep.net/index.jhtml
Riverdeep has assembled a helpful list of No Child Left
Behind resources to assist educators in responding to
these requirements. Find FAQ's, a correlation chart to
federal funding, and various relevant articles on the
topic.
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5. LESSONS AND SKILLS
PILGRIM UNIT:
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/lesson-plans/lesson-793.html
Fully seven lesson plans explore all facets of life in
early America for the Pilgrims. From planning for the
rough voyage, to life aboard the Mayflower, to the very
first winter in a new land, to cultures meeting, and the
first Thanksgiving, students will examine this important
part of American history through a variety of learning
activities. Pilgrim fact cards are included.
COMPARING CHILDREN IN MODERN AND COLONIAL AMERICA:
http://www.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1990/5/90.05.04.x.html
This unit integrates learning centers across the curric-
ulum, with creative writing and journal keeping activi-
ties included. Students will learn some colonial vocab-
ulary, participate in a paper quilting bee, dye fabric
and dry fruit, and learn how everyday life operated for
children in early America.
NATIVE AMERICAN INFLUENCES ON COLONIAL AMERICA:
http://oswego.org/staff/cchamber/themes/NativeAmerican.htm
Most school children know the story of how the Pilgrims
could not have survived their first winter without the
assistance of nearby Native Americans. But just how did
these indigenous peoples assist colonists? And what were
the conflicts about? After completing research--using
both online and print resources--students will complete
comparison charts and discussion questions to gain a
better perspective on early relations and influences.
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6. EXPLORE
MLS BIBLIOGRAPHIC FORM:
http://www.bcps.org/offices/lis/models/tips/bibform.html
How should your students properly document sources used
for their research projects? Find MLS bibliographic for-
mats here for articles, books, encyclopedias, internet,
and television.
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tion Reading and get a FREE LAB PACK!
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7. TEACHER'S FORUM
FORUM TOPIC -- CHANGING PUBLIC EDUCATION:
What one thing would you change about public education?
Send your responses to: classroomflyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
for consideration for printing in this column.
RESPONSES . . .
EXCESSIVE TESTING:
"I'd get rid of all of this excessive testing we do. You
cannot teach because of all of the tests we must give. It's
gotten way out of control."
M. Cross
RESPONSIBLE FEEDBACK AND RESPONSE NEEDED:
"More feedback from psychologists regarding how the schools
are reinforcing inappropriate behaviors and the response
to recommendations, by the school district, to implement
needed changes; including parent participation."
LEAVE CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECTS TO THE PARENTS:
"If I could change anything about public education, it would
be to restrict the system from teaching subjects that should
be the parents responsibility, for example: the Theory of
Evolution vs. Creationism, and Sex Education."
Angel Smith
North Carolina
Homeschool Mom
Send your replies, comments, and requests to:
classroomflyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
We will include your letters in this column. Anonymous let-
ters are welcome.
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8. TEACHER TO TEACHER
EPALS WANTED:
"Can you help me find e-pals for my three classes? I have
thirty 6th graders, fourteen 7th graders, and thirteen
eighth graders. We are just looking for an informal way to
practice our e-mail skills and language arts. We also have
videoconferencing equipment that would be fun to use with
another class. I would like to write once a week if possible.
Thanks."
Karen
Computer Teacher, New York
stamblab@xxxxxxxxxxxx
www.rcdaschools.org/stambrose
WRITTEN LANGUAGE ILLUSTRATIONS NEEDED:
"I am looking for illustrations of written language dating
back to primitive times for use by my students."
Margo
Send your suggestions to:
classroomflyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
We will include them in this column.
THANKSGIVING IDEAS NEEDED FOR DEAF ED:
"Hi. I am Mrs. Garcia, and this is my first year teaching
Deaf Ed. (I've taught Kindergarten for 6 years and 1st grade
for a year.) I need some Thanksgiving ideas for our Deaf Ed.
class (1st grade - 5th graders) to present to the CISD Admin-
istrative Staff for our Thanksgiving feast on November 21st.
Any ideas are welcome and appreciated."
Cynthia
Send your suggestions to:
classroomflyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
We will include them in this column.
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9. CATALOG REQUEST
To request the Riverdeep catalog, please visit:
http://www.riverdeep.net/products/prod_cat_request.jhtml
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Customer Service and Sales Team:
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http://www.riverdeep.net/support/support.jhtml
We welcome all of your comments & letters. Please send them to:
Brenda Barron, Editor
classroomflyer@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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