LESSONS> Teacher Lesson Plans Vol. 5, Issue 47
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Subject: Teacher Lesson Plans Vol. 5, Issue 47
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 12:25:19 -0800 (PST)
Education World Lessons Newsletter
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Volume 5, Issue 47
December 3, 2003
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THIS WEEK'S LESSON PLANNING ARTICLE
Unwrap Five Holiday Lessons
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson327.shtml
We've wrapped up five new lessons just for you -- simply grab the bow and pull!
You'll find lessons to develop vocabulary and reading skills, to teach about
pop
culture and multiculturalism, and to challenge students to create ABC books and
timelines.
The five lessons that comprise this week's Lesson Planning resource are listed
below. (Approximate grade levels for each lesson are indicated in parentheses.)
History of Toys and Games
Students create a timeline to illustrate when popular toys were first
introduced. (Grades 3-12)
Re-Name That Tune: A Vocabulary Activity
Build students' vocabulary skills with this "Re-Name That Tune" activity.
(Grades K-12)
A World of Special Celebrations
Create a display of the world's religious and ethnic celebrations. (Grades
3-12)
Deck the Halls With Literature Trees
"Deck-orate the halls" of the school with literature trees. (Grades PreK-12)
Unwrapping Reading
Guest readers rip off the holiday wrapping and read the book inside! (Grades
PreK-5)
PLUS -- links to many more holiday lessons on Education World's...
December Holidays Page
http://www.educationworld.com/holidays/archives/december.shtml
Find lesson plans for learning about the holidays, making holiday art and gift
projects, plus many more resources.
MORE NEW LESSON IDEAS
Writing Bug Work Sheet: The *New* "Twelve Days of Christmas"
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug058.shtml
You probably have heard the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas." So you know
all
about drummers drumming and swans-a-swimming. What if you could rewrite the
song
to list things you would like to receive? On this work sheet, write the words
you would like to sing when you sing the last verse.
Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plan: Spell, Shoot, and Score
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/03-1/lesson038.shtml
Cynthia Mackel, who teaches at Rosemont Elementary School in Baltimore,
Maryland, submitted this week's lesson, a spelling game that offers fun review
the day before the weekly test.
5-Minute Fillers: Volume 17
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fillers/fillers017.shtml
Quick activities for those moments when you have 5 or 10 minutes to fill.
December Coloring Calendar
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/calendar/dec02.shtml
Plus -- 25 ideas for using the coloring calendar.
December Month of Fun
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fun_month/fun_month_dec03.shtml
Check out this month's Month of Fun calendar from Education World. Each day,
find a link to an interactive puzzle, learning game, or craft that will engage
students while reinforcing important skills.
MORE NEW RESOURCES!
Strategies That Work: The Responsive Classroom
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy015.shtml
Developed by classroom teachers, the Responsive Classroom® approach emphasizes
students' social as well as academic growth. Social skills -- such as
cooperation, assertion, responsibility, empathy, and self-control -- are taught
directly and indirectly through morning meetings, prescribed rules with logical
consequences, and organized play. Other emphases include guided discovery as a
means of engaging students; academic choice to develop self-motivated learners;
and family communication.
Dr. Ken Shore's Classroom Problem Solver: Preparing for a Sub
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore016.shtml
A substitute teacher has one of the more challenging jobs in education. You can
help ease the job of your substitutes by doing some advance planning for the
days you might be absent.
***** Don't miss Education World's Sub Station *****
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr359.shtml
We've got the resources you need in our Sub Station, a special resource for
substitute teachers that every classroom teacher will love.
Teacher Feature: Nicole Nielsen
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature014.shtml
Can kindergartners create their own PowerPoint presentations? Sure they can, as
long as you make it fun and bring the technology to their level...
Techtorial: PowerPoint
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial047.shtml
You will learn how to help students create a PowerPoint slide show.
Sites to See: Current Events
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites011.shtml
Current event Web sites keep users up to date on the top stories of the day,
offer information that students might not be aware of, and provide teachers
with
instructional materials for classroom. The current events Web sites below are
some of the best! Included: Five top-notch news Web sites for kids.
Join the Discussion: Memorable Holiday Gifts
http://forums.educationworld.com/index.php?t=thread&frm_id=2&rid=0&S=bdf867dbaa2
29215fc7e981527373895
Share your most memorable holiday gift from a student.
Competition: Odyssey of the Mind
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/contests/
Odyssey of the Mind is a creative problem-solving competition in which students
work in teams to select a problem, create a solution, and put their solution up
against those of other teams in their age/grade category.
Interactivity: The People's Vote
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/interactivity/index.shtml
Vote for which of 100 documents were the most influential in U.S. history.
Classroom Instruction -- It's About the Journey, Not Racing to the Finish
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice103.shtml
The No Child Left Behind Act and achievement tests that test the entire wide
curriculum require teachers like Max Fischer to examine what it important and
how best to create learning experiences that will make those important concepts
memorable.
In the Loop: Teachers and Students Sticking Together for a Second Year, or More
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin332.shtml
Seeking to make more of an impact on students, some educators are choosing to
remain with their classes a second year -- or longer -- and are finding that
knowing students well leads to more productive learning. Included: Tips from
teachers who have the scoop on the loop!
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MORE RECENT POSTINGS FROM ED WORLD & OUR ARCHIVE
Celebrate Books
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson326.shtml
Five lessons (and links to many more) for celebrating books in the classroom
during Book Week and throughout the year.
Jump Rope Math
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/03-1/lesson037.shtml
A fun-filled game that can be used to reinforce math skills across the grades.
Strategies That Work: Journal Writing
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy013.shtml
Learn from teachers who value journal writing in the classroom.
Reading, Writing... and Moral Intelligence
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat055.shtml
A few minutes of daily re-enforcement can help build children's moral skills.
Techtorial: Creating Test Forms With Microsoft Word
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial020.shtml
Learn how to make simple interactive test forms using Microsoft Word.
Whiteboards Stimulate Student Learning
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson251.shtml
Lesson plan ideas for using mini whiteboards in the classroom.
Volcanoes: Nature's Explosive Spectacles!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson189.shtml
Bring the drama of volcanoes alive with lessons that capture students'
interest,
extend learning.
Lit to Fit: Literature Lessons for Every Grade
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson150.shtml
Marcia Goudie's Web site, Children's Literature Activities for the Classroom,
highlights lessons for every grade.
All the Classroom's a Stage!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr226.shtml
A comprehensive list of drama resources you can use now. Included: Ideas from
Aaron Shepard.
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