Monday, November 30, 2009
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Websites You Should Check Out 11/19/2009
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
National Months and Weeks
I learned today that this week is National Geography Awareness Week. That's great, but a little late notice. I've found great resources which I've put here. However, this made me think about what other "national" weeks and months may be out there that I am not aware of. Here's a rundown of what I found, both educational and a little unusual:
January is the month for books, hobbies, bread machine baking, and eye health care
February is for African American History, Boost your self-esteem, Dental, American history, and my personal favorite: chocolate lover's. It is also the month for Returning Shopping Carts to the Supermarket and Berry Fresh in the Sunshine State
March celebrates women's history, national nutrition, music in our schools, youth art, noodles, and frozen food
April is the month for Community service, stress awareness, Fresh Florida Tomatoes, and Soft Pretzels
May celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage, National Physical Fitness and Sports, bikes, Share A Story, Artisan Gelato Month, and Chocolate Custard Month
June is for National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Audiobooks and Dairy
July is Lasagna Awareness and Culinary Arts
August is the month for Catfish, Peaches, Harvesting and Water Quality
September celebrates Hispanic Heritage, Self-Improvement, Women of Achievement, and Hug a Texas Chef
October is for Book Fairs, Computer Learning, National Applejack Month, and Popcorn Poppin' Month
November celebrates American Indian Heritage, Novel Writing, Latin Americans, and Raisin Bread
December is for Reading a New Book, Universal Human Rights, and International Calendar Awareness
Months from: http://www.quamada.com/months.html
Some Important Weeks include:
America's Safe Schools Week October 21-27, Red Ribbon Week October 23-31, National Health Education Week October 20-24, Teen Read Week October 19-25,
World Kindness Week October 1-7, Return The Borrowed Books Week March 1-7, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 16-22
Weeks from: http://www.epromos.com/calendar/promotional-calendar.html
January is the month for books, hobbies, bread machine baking, and eye health care
February is for African American History, Boost your self-esteem, Dental, American history, and my personal favorite: chocolate lover's. It is also the month for Returning Shopping Carts to the Supermarket and Berry Fresh in the Sunshine State
March celebrates women's history, national nutrition, music in our schools, youth art, noodles, and frozen food
April is the month for Community service, stress awareness, Fresh Florida Tomatoes, and Soft Pretzels
May celebrates Asian/Pacific American Heritage, National Physical Fitness and Sports, bikes, Share A Story, Artisan Gelato Month, and Chocolate Custard Month
June is for National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Audiobooks and Dairy
July is Lasagna Awareness and Culinary Arts
August is the month for Catfish, Peaches, Harvesting and Water Quality
September celebrates Hispanic Heritage, Self-Improvement, Women of Achievement, and Hug a Texas Chef
October is for Book Fairs, Computer Learning, National Applejack Month, and Popcorn Poppin' Month
November celebrates American Indian Heritage, Novel Writing, Latin Americans, and Raisin Bread
December is for Reading a New Book, Universal Human Rights, and International Calendar Awareness
Months from: http://www.quamada.com/months.html
Some Important Weeks include:
America's Safe Schools Week October 21-27, Red Ribbon Week October 23-31, National Health Education Week October 20-24, Teen Read Week October 19-25,
World Kindness Week October 1-7, Return The Borrowed Books Week March 1-7, National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week November 16-22
Weeks from: http://www.epromos.com/calendar/promotional-calendar.html
Friday, November 13, 2009
Websites You Should Check Out 11/14/2009
The Best Sites For Learning About Pearl Harbor
from Larry Ferlazzo's Websites of the Day...
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Websites You Should Check Out 11/13/2009
All About Adolescent Literacy
- Classic Novels and Literature You're Free to Share
Imagination Prompt Generator: Random Writing Blog Prompts, Writer's Prompt Tool
50 Google Charts Tricks for Your Next Classroom Presentation | College@Home
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Veteran's Day Resources
Our school wanted to share a video during morning announcements on Veteran's Day and taking a look at it made me realize that what I traditionally think of for the word veteran has changed. I, probably like a lot of others, think about World War II, Korea, or Vietnam vets; older soldiers who served years ago. I had to stop to think that soldiers today are also veterans-even if they are still serving in the military. It made me appreciate living and working so close to Quantico and Fort Belvoir.
Here are some resources to help teach students more about Veteran's Day:
Vets Day on Veterans Administration site
History of Veteran's Day
Veterans, We Honor You
DE Streaming Video search for middle school
Want to help out those currently serving?
Donate books to soldiers at http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/or http://operationpaperback.org
Disable American Veterans offers scholarships to students who volunteer in Veterans hospitals. There is an outpatient clinic in Fredericksburg
Want to know what's close by?
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Here are some resources to help teach students more about Veteran's Day:
Vets Day on Veterans Administration site
History of Veteran's Day
Veterans, We Honor You
DE Streaming Video search for middle school
Want to help out those currently serving?
Donate books to soldiers at http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/or http://operationpaperback.org
Disable American Veterans offers scholarships to students who volunteer in Veterans hospitals. There is an outpatient clinic in Fredericksburg
Want to know what's close by?
National Museum of the Marine Corps
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
There's A Surprise in the Jack O' Latern!
Disclaimer: Please excuse the gushing in this post. :)
Our Spanish classes recently learned about the importance of the Day of the Dead in the Mexican culture. This awesome celebration of life and loved ones takes a little twist at our school. Instead of remembering the dead, students pick a teacher in the building to give an ofrenda or special offering to and celebrate them! When a teacher is selected, they are given a questionnaire to explain the project and the day, and asked about their likes and dislikes, hobbies, etc. The students then put together a visual presentation, keeping the questionnaire in mind. When they are finished, they present the ofrenda to the teacher and display it in their room. They also write a letter to the teacher again explaining their project and thanking them for all they do!
This is the second year for the project and both students and teachers get so excited about it! Their ofrendas are very creative and well put together.
I was lucky enough to receive one last year and got a very cute basket with pink and purple flowers, which included some candles, apples, and my favorite--chocolate!
But, I have to say, they did a fantastic job this year! My display board represents the things I like most, the best of Fall with orange leaves, apples, and pumpkins and spiced candles; technology is represented with glittered CD's, my love of books is represented with two victorian style looking bookmarks, and Halloween with a teddy bear dressed as a mummy. I also got some chex mix, granola bars and...of course, chocolate...in the Jack O' Latern!
So thank you, Katelyn, Laurel, Alyssa, and Kaitlyn for my wonderful ofrenda!
Our Spanish classes recently learned about the importance of the Day of the Dead in the Mexican culture. This awesome celebration of life and loved ones takes a little twist at our school. Instead of remembering the dead, students pick a teacher in the building to give an ofrenda or special offering to and celebrate them! When a teacher is selected, they are given a questionnaire to explain the project and the day, and asked about their likes and dislikes, hobbies, etc. The students then put together a visual presentation, keeping the questionnaire in mind. When they are finished, they present the ofrenda to the teacher and display it in their room. They also write a letter to the teacher again explaining their project and thanking them for all they do! This is the second year for the project and both students and teachers get so excited about it! Their ofrendas are very creative and well put together.
"The Day of the Dead project really brings out the students' creativity! Most students start off with no knowledge of the holiday, yet they learn so much as they create their own ofrendas that I think they begin to value the ideas behind this important holiday! And of course the teachers and staff absolutely love the end results! Creating these Day of the Dead projects is by far my favorite time of the school year!" Our Spanish teacher, Mrs. Wheeler
I was lucky enough to receive one last year and got a very cute basket with pink and purple flowers, which included some candles, apples, and my favorite--chocolate!
But, I have to say, they did a fantastic job this year! My display board represents the things I like most, the best of Fall with orange leaves, apples, and pumpkins and spiced candles; technology is represented with glittered CD's, my love of books is represented with two victorian style looking bookmarks, and Halloween with a teddy bear dressed as a mummy. I also got some chex mix, granola bars and...of course, chocolate...in the Jack O' Latern!
So thank you, Katelyn, Laurel, Alyssa, and Kaitlyn for my wonderful ofrenda!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Websites You Should Check Out 11/06/2009
The Ambush Wiki-Professional Development Videos
Professional Development Videos
www.mrnussbaum.com
Drag and Drop numbers to help with long addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Websites You Should Check Out 11/05/2009
Phys Ed, Comics and the Classroom
Mr Robbo – The P.E Geek
resources and links for teachers
A Unit Study on Brazil - EasyFunSchool
EasyFunSchool
from Thoughts from a Tech SpecialistWebCasts « Maine Learning Technology Initiative
Free webinars for 2009-2010 school year
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Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Websites You Should Check Out 11/04/2009
The Complete Guide to Google Wave
How to Use Google Wave
TCEA 2010 "Charting New Waters"
Possible Conference to attend in some future time?
Share ideas, rate ideas, they make donation to Teachers Without Borders
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