This lesson unit provides an insight into the navigational methods of the …
This lesson unit provides an insight into the navigational methods of the Bronze Age Mediterranean peoples. The students explore the link between history and astronomical knowledge. Besides an overview of ancient seafaring in the Mediterranean, the students use activities to explore early navigational skills using the stars and constellations and their apparent nightly movement across the sky. In the course of the activities, they become familiar with the stellar constellations and how they are distributed across the northern and southern sky.
Open Education Resources for Science Education PD We are now posting open …
Open Education Resources for Science Education PD
We are now posting open education resources for professional development! Our STEM Teaching Tools have been used to support extended professional development (PD) sessions. We are now posting open educational resource (OER) versions of those PD sessions. They include all of the resources that PD facilitators need to adapt and run the sessions—including slides, speaker notes, facilitator guide, and embedded resources. We are starting with PD focused on supporting 3D formative assessment. We will keep adding more over time.
An adaptable writing frame for teacher to comments; self evaluation and an …
An adaptable writing frame for teacher to comments; self evaluation and an indicator of whether the work was independent, shared or teacher assisted etc.
Physical Geography, also called earth science, is the study of our home …
Physical Geography, also called earth science, is the study of our home planet and all of its components: its lands, waters, atmosphere, and interior. In this book, some chapters are devoted to the processes that shape the lands and impact people. Other chapters depict the processes of the atmosphere and its relationship to the planets surface and all our living creatures. For as long as people have been on the planet, humans have had to live within Earths boundaries. Now human life is having a profound effect on the planet. Several chapters are devoted to the effect people have on the planet.The journey to better understanding Earth begins here with an exploration of how scientists learn about the natural world and introduces you to the study of physical geography and earth science.
This resource gives information about our solar system which is made up …
This resource gives information about our solar system which is made up of the sun, planets and all the amazing objects that travel around it. Information about the plant sizes, distances in the solar system and the size and shape of orbits is also explained. The universe is filled with billions of star systems. And the star system we are most familiar with is our own.
Introduce Book and Preview Technical Vocabulary This book is called Maps and …
Introduce Book and Preview Technical Vocabulary This book is called Maps and Globes. It was written by Jack Knowlton and illustrated by Harriett Barton. The difference between a map and a globe. Teach Text Structure Model a Comprehension Strategy and Ask Questions During Reading Engage Students in Discussion Teach Sentence Composing Assign or Model Written Response Review and Share Written Responses
This is a fun way to review the features of a map! …
This is a fun way to review the features of a map! Enjoy! To see more social studies activities, click on the links below: Social Studies Interactive Notebook Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook Activities 5 Major Religions Interactive Notebook Activities*Please rate me :) *Remember to "follow" m...
This basic social studies lesson regarding map keys is most appropriate for …
This basic social studies lesson regarding map keys is most appropriate for kindergarten through third grade students with minimal modification needed, if any at all, but could be adjusted for any grade. The lesson targets three principal objectives: students will be able to identify and interpret the key of a map as well as the explicit symbols it defines, students will be able to practice reading the explicit symbols on a map using a key to define them, as well as students will be able to design a map with the explicit symbols defined in a key. The lesson reflects gradual release and focuses on interactive activities that directly involve students in their learning.
Complete your social studies unit with this fun travel brochure activity! This …
Complete your social studies unit with this fun travel brochure activity! This resource allows your students to demonstrate their knowledge by connecting the geography, culture, and history of the places that they have learned about.
This "State Capitals of the USA" freebie includes 3 fun worksheets for …
This "State Capitals of the USA" freebie includes 3 fun worksheets for Alaska (largest state), Rhode Island (smallest state) and Georgia (my home state!). Each activity aims to build and strengthen the following skillsets for Pre-K thru 1st Grade students:1. Trace it-Spelling and Penmanship.2. Find ...
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