LESSON> Teacher Lesson Plans Vol. 6, Issue 5
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From: "Education World Lessons Newsletter"
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Subject: Teacher Lesson Plans Vol. 6, Issue 5
Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 17:03:12 -0800 (PST)
Education World Lessons Newsletter
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Volume 6, Issue 5
February 4, 2004
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THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANNING ARTICLE
Electing a President: Lessons for Teaching About the Presidential Primaries
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson331.shtml
Candidates are crisscrossing the country in a quest for the votes that will put
their name on the presidential ballot in November. Capitalize on this
"teachable
moment" with five lessons that teach about the process and engage students in
learning about it.
The five lessons that comprise this week's Lesson Planning resource are listed
below. (Approximate grade levels for each lesson are indicated in parentheses.)
Primary and Caucus Calendar
Create a calendar of upcoming primaries and caucuses. (Grades 3-12)
Getting to Know the Candidates: Analyzing Campaign Ads
Learn about candidates' positions by analyzing their campaign ads. (Grades
3-12)
How Does the Primary Process Work?
Learn how the primary and caucus process works. Work sheet included. (Grades
3-12)
Presidential Eligibility
Could Britney Spears be elected president? Roger Clemens? Learn who can and who
can't run for president. (Grades 3-12)
The Presidential Campaign Game
Experience the political process and learn what it takes to manage a political
campaign. (Grades 9-12)
PLUS -- links to many more resources for explaining the primary process to
students!
MORE NEW LESSON IDEAS
Black History Month
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/black_history.shtml
Our archive of lesson ideas, including the popular "A Black History Treasure
Hunt."
Student work sheets included.
February Holidays
http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/february.shtml
An archive full of lesson ideas for teaching about Valentine's Day and
Presidents Day.
Writing Bug: My Famous Parents
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug065.shtml
If you could choose two famous people to be your parents, who would you choose?
Student work sheet included.
Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plan: Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/04-1/lesson005.shtml
An Internet scavenger hunt, a brief read-aloud story, and a handful of
additional activities.
5-Minute Fillers: Volume 24
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fillers/fillers024.shtml
Quick activities for those moments when you have 5 or 10 minutes to fill.
Internet Scavenger Hunt: Winter Weather Watch
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/hunt/hunt019.shtml
What do you know about winter weather? Student work sheet included.
Work Sheet of the Week
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/worksheets/TCM/soc_sci_3_5.shtml
"Gettysburg Address" -- teach word meaning.
February Coloring Calendar
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/calendar/feb03.shtml
Plus 25 ideas for using the coloring calendar to reinforce skills.
February Month of Fun
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fun_month/fun_month_feb04.shtml
Daily links to interactive puzzles, learning games, crafts, skills...
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NEW! THIS WEEK!
THE WEEKLY SURVEY
This week, Education World introduces its newest feature -- The Weekly Survey.
Cast your vote on questions of interest to all educators.
This week's survey question:
Should parents have a say in choosing to which teachers their children are
assigned?
Cast your vote at:
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/survey.shtml
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MORE NEW RESOURCES!
Planning for a Substitute Was Never This Easy
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice110.shtml
Unhappy with inconsistent results and lousy reports from substitutes, educator
Bob Brems came up with a new strategy for his planned days off. He turns over
the teaching reins to one of his students. Included: Tips for planning for
student-as-teacher days.
Strategies That Work: Mini Whiteboards
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy022.shtml
Individual student whiteboards are the 21st-century version of the chalk slates
used by students in colonial times. Included: Tips for using this terrific
tool.
Teacher Feature: Starring George Musser
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature021.shtml
"After reading more about our U.S. population growing larger and doing less
physical activity, our faculty decided to bring back run, walk, and jog," said
PE teacher George Musser.
Principals Solve Inclusion Challenges
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin340.shtml
In spite of budget and staffing constraints, these five principals are
committed
to educating all students in the least restrictive setting. Included: Ideas for
creating an inclusive environment.
Sites to See: Online Tools
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites018.shtml
Included: A dozen timesaving tools, including rubric makers, WebQuest creators,
Web page builders, and more.
TechTorial: Inserting Narration Into PowerPoint Presentations
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial051.shtml
In this online tutorial, Lorrie Jackson teaches you to record narration for
PowerPoint slide shows.
RECENT POSTINGS FROM ED WORLD & OUR ARCHIVE
Ten Activities for Teaching the Five Senses
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson183.shtml
Encounter sound by making instruments, guess what is inside a feely bag by
using
touch, or rub a homemade scratch 'n' sniff gingerbread boy. Experimenting with
the senses is fun for everyone.
Dinosaurs Sell! An Education World QuickQuest!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson182.shtml
Students learn the reasons for the public's endless fascination with the
mysterious prehistoric creatures as they complete Dinosaurs Sell!, an Education
World QuickQuest.
Teaching Citizenship's Five Themes
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr008.shtml
Activities develop K-6 students' honesty, compassion, respect, responsibility,
and courage.
Principals Recommend Best Professional Books
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin246.shtml
School principals recommend the "best professional books" around.
EXCEL-lent Middle School Math Lessons!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech079.shtml
Teachers share ideas for using Microsoft Excel to excite students about the
power of math in everyday life.
Technology Integration Ideas That Work
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech176.shtml
Ed World's Tech Team offers lessons, activities to help you make better use of
technology.
Fred Jones: Beyond Say, See, Do Teaching -- Exploiting Structured Practice
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/jones/jones006.shtml
It is possible to teach a lesson so effectively that the need for correction is
nearly eliminated.
Math Night by the Numbers
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin339.shtml
Advice from organizers of Math Nights at schools across the country.
The E-Mail ABCs!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech185.shtml
Twenty-six tips for composing and sending e-mail.
Discover Mars On the Internet
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech184.shtml
More than two-dozen online resources for teaching and learning about Mars.
Strategies That Work: Celebrate the 100th Day of School
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy020.shtml
Celebrate the day by organizing a classroom or school celebration!
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Check out our Language Arts and Science Work Sheet Libraries!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/worksheets/TCM/index.shtml
THEMES IN THE WEEKS AHEAD
* Valentine's Day
* Dental Health Month
* Black History Month
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