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Education World Weekly Newsletter
Volume 8 Issue 16
April 20, 2004
Dear Education Professionals,
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LATEST ARTICLES
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LESSON PLANNING
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Math Fun (Volume 3)
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson338.shtml
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. Included: Activities that teach critical thinking, math facts and
computation, decimals, more.
Writing Bug: Future World
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug076.shtml
The world 25 years from now.
5-Minute Fillers
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/fillers/fillers035.shtml
Quick activities when you have five minutes to spare -- Volume 35.
Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plan: Pizza Biography
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/04-1/lesson016.shtml
Do your students love pizza? If so, they'll love creating pizza biographies!
Internet Scavenger Hunt: What Kind of Animal Is That?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/hunt/hunt072.shtml
Learn about all kinds of animals.
Work Sheet of the Week
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/worksheets/TCM/math_3_5.shtml#patterns
"Number Patterns" -- two complete-the-patterns activities.
Celebrate Library Week!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/library_week.shtml
April is a special month for libraries. It's School Library Media Month, and
April 18-24, 2004, is National Library Week. In celebration, Education World
presents dozens of book-themed activities, lessons, and projects, from our
archive!
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Strategies That Work: Timelines
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/strategy/strategy033.shtml
Many teachers have discovered the value of using timelines (including
student-created timelines) to help put curriculum in perspective. The ultimate
graphic organizers, timelines provide a visual tool for studying a brief period
of time -- a day, a year, or an individual's life -- or for examining a topic
across the centuries. Researching and creating timelines appeals to students'
visual, mathematic, and kinesthetic intelligences.
Dr. Ken Shore's Classroom Problem Solver
Creativity Flourishes in the Structured Classroom
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/shore/shore034.shtml
"Specials," just like regular classroom teachers, need to give careful
consideration to discipline in their classrooms. Structure and limits are
important educational tools; tools that give rise to a climate in which
creativity can emerge and flourish. Seven tips for establishing order in phys
ed, music, art?
Teacher Feature: Starring Brenda Rutland
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/teacher_feature/teacher_feature032.shtml
Brenda Rutland's students are library scavengers!
Voice of Experience: Poetry Writing: A Comprehension Tool Across the Curriculum
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/voice/voice120.shtml
Educator Max Fischer's most recent Aha! moment came when he let students use
poetry to demonstrate their comprehension of the history curriculum. Now
Fischer
has one more tool for engaging students, one more tool for his growing bag of
tricks.
Teacher Diary
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/diary_2003/teacherdiaryJS029.shtml
Jennifer Sinotte's top ten tips for surviving the certification process.
Contests and Competitions
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/contests/index.shtml
Flag of Freedom contest asks, "What does the flag mean to you?"
Endangered Species Thrive (In Cyberspace)!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr133.shtml
While many animal and plant species are in short supply, there is no shortage
of
Web sites that teachers and students can use to explore this popular classroom
topic. This week, Education World explores some of the most valuable
"endangered
species" sites for teachers and students. Also included, endangered species
activities and online projects for students of all ages!
Tools for Teaching
http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/archives/jones.shtml
Dr. Fred Jones writes about classroom management strategies you can use.
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TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
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Experience: The Best Teacher
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech189.shtml
Experience might not necessarily be the "best" teacher, but it almost always
results in the most enduring lessons. Members of the Education World Tech Team
reveal the best, the worst, the funniest, and the most embarrassing experiences
of their teaching careers. Included: An opportunity to share your best lessons.
Sites to See: Earth Day
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/sites/sites029.shtml
On April 22, the world will celebrate the 34th anniversary of Earth Day, an
event designed to focus public attention on environmental issues. These sites
help make students aware of the risks of neglecting the environment and of
their
responsibility for maintaining it. Included: Three dozen links to sites about
ecology and the environment.
A Techtorial: Teaching to Your Tech Type
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/techtorial/techtorial014.shtml
Every teacher has different technology skills and attitudes, yet each teacher
can use technology successfully. The key is to know your tech type! Your tech
type is a measure of both your technology aptitude and attitude. Knowing your
tech type can help you decide when to use -- and not use -- technology in your
professional life.
Cool School of the Week
http://www.educationworld.com/cool_school/2003/honor_roll_041404.shtml
Walker High School, West Allis, WI.
The Inter-Activity Center
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/interactivity/index.shtml
ImagiNations promotes international interaction, understanding.
FirstGov.gov: Government Resources at Your Fingertips!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech/tech097.shtml
Whether you're looking for the text of last night's presidential address, facts
about current political situations in specific foreign countries, satellite
photos of Earth, or nutritional requirements for school lunches, you'll find
what you need at FirstGov.gov, a Web portal created and maintained by the U.S.
government.
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SCHOOL ISSUES
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Outstanding Young Educator Connects Learning With Life
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat101.shtml
"Jennifer Morrison is known for using her classroom as a living laboratory for
best practices and for sharing research-based knowledge with her colleagues,"
said ASCD executive director Gene R. Carter. "She is the embodiment of what we
envisioned when the Outstanding Young Educator Award was implemented."
Stopping School Violence
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/school_violence.shtml
While some of the shock associated with major school shootings, such as the
rampage at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999, has subsided, school safety
remains a concern for most educators. Many continue to search for more reliable
ways to identify and stop violent students before they act. Education World has
compiled resources to help school staff members keep violence out of their
schools.
No Educator Left Behind: Calculating Adequate Yearly Progress
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/NELB/NELB069.shtml
How do schools calculate adequate yearly progress?
The Weekly Survey
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/survey/survey012.shtml
Would you transfer to a "school in need of improvement" for more money?
Last Week's Survey Results
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/survey/survey011.shtml
Would you encourage your child to be a teacher?
News Scoops: Education News Headlines for Busy Educators
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/archives/edscoops.shtml
1. Teacher Spreads Passion for Historical Awareness -- Robert Rinehart, a
social
studies teacher at Southampton Middle School in Maryland, shares his passion
for
the American Civil War and historical awareness with his students. Rinehart's
great-great-grandfather was a Union soldier.
2. Students "Celebrate Generations" -- Eighth graders at Rapid Run Middle
School
in Ohio researched their family histories and shared them with relatives during
a "Celebration of the Generations" day at school.
3. Holocaust Denial Lesson Honored -- Connecticut history teacher Patrick
Richardson's lesson about Holocaust denial has earned an award from the
University of Hartford. Students use primary sources, such as eyewitness
accounts of the Holocaust, in considering Holocaust denial arguments.
4. What is Finland's Secret? -- International educators are visiting Finnish
schools to learn their recipe for success. Finnish students outscored those in
31 countries in mathematics, science, and reading, test results released last
year showed.
5. Students, Parents, May Rate Teachers -- The Nashua, New Hampshire Board of
Education is considering reinstating a program that allows students and parents
to submit anonymous written evaluations of teachers.
Community Service in Action
http://www.educationworld.com/a_special/community_service.shtml
The terms "community service" and "service learning" are often used
interchangably. This special page offers definitions of those terms and many
sample projects from teachers who believe that involving students in service
projects is an effective strategy for engaging interest in the curriculum and
in
their communities.
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ADMINISTRATOR'S DESK
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Good Morning! -- A.M. Announcements Build School Community
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin351.shtml
Are morning announcements at your school deadly dreary and dull? Education
World's "Principal Files" team shares how they have used their daily
announcements to build school "community." Included: Ideas for spicing things
up, getting kids involved, more.
The Interview: Principals Share 30 Favorite Questions for Future Teachers
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin352.shtml
It's springtime, which means it's also the beginning of job-interview season in
schools. Since principals are starting to interview candidates for open
teaching
positions, we asked our "Principal Files" principals to share their favorite
questions to ask applicants.
Teacher Training: Web Resources for Staff Development
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/teacher_training/teacher_training008.shtml
A first year teacher feels overwhelmed. A principal needs an evaluation rubric
for integrating technology. You're looking for a listing of summer workshops
for
teachers in your area. Where do you turn?
How I Handled Bickering Between Two Girls That Threatened to Turn Explosive
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/how_i_handled/how_i_handled032.shtml
Bickering between two girls over a boy (who often couldn't care less about
either of them) is a common phenomenon in middle schools. The situation must be
dealt with quickly, before it escalates into something much more explosive.
Principal Profile
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/pprofile/pprofile013.shtml
Bridget Braney, Orchard Hill Elementary School, South Windsor, Connecticut.
Grants
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/grants/index.shtml
Awards support outstanding K-12 educators.
Conventions and Conferences
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/conventions/
What's coming up?
Join the Conversation
http://forums.educationworld.com/index.php?t=msg&th=97&start=0&rid=17&S=d320a0b9
6420162313fdf38bc53c21e9
What is your favorite question to ask during an interview with a job candidate?
Teachers Observing Teachers: A Professional Development Tool for Every School
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin297.shtml
Typically evaluative by nature, teacher observation is usually linked to
classroom performance. More and more schools, however, are using observation --
teachers observing teachers -- as a form of professional development that
improves teaching practices and student performance. In this article, Education
World's Michele Israel talks with experts about the benefits of this emerging
professional development strategy.
Classroom Management: Principals Help Teachers Develop Essential Skills
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin299.shtml
Almost everybody agrees that strong classroom management skills are essential
for successful teaching. But many teacher education programs don't provide
courses to help future teachers develop those skills. So what is a principal to
do with a new teacher who has great potential but needs help with classroom
management? Education World's "Principal Files" principals have "The Plan."
Starting School Reform from the Inside
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat099.shtml
Teachers and principals know their schools best, which is why they need to take
the lead in school reform, says author Roland S. Barth. Only when everyone in a
school commits to lifelong learning will education change.
What Do Principals Do?
http://www.educationworld.com/a_admin/admin/admin090.shtml
Students at Orangewood Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona, share their
unique
perspectives on what their principal -- Dr. Peggy George -- does!
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SITE REVIEWS
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Reading Online
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2004/r0404-05.shtml
Professional site from one of the largest organizations in education.
Campfire Stories with George Catlin
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2004/r0404-07.shtml
Multimedia site about an American explorer and painter of the early 1800s.
Planetary Tourism
http://www.educationworld.com/awards/2004/r0404-09.shtml
Teacher-created site for solar system study.
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