Download or read book Ditch That Textbook written by Matt Miller and published by . This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Textbooks are symbols of centuries-old education. They're often outdated as soon as they hit students' desks. Acting "by the textbook" implies compliance and a lack of creativity. It's time to ditch those textbooks--and those textbook assumptions about learning In Ditch That Textbook, teacher and blogger Matt Miller encourages educators to throw out meaningless, pedestrian teaching and learning practices. He empowers them to evolve and improve on old, standard, teaching methods. Ditch That Textbook is a support system, toolbox, and manifesto to help educators free their teaching and revolutionize their classrooms.
Download or read book The Dot written by Peter H. Reynolds and published by Candlewick Press. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind and she goes on to encourage another student who feels the same as she had.
Download or read book I Survived the American Revolution 1776 I Survived 15 written by Lauren Tarshis and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-08-29 with total page 103 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series. Bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tackles the American Revolution in this latest installment of the groundbreaking, New York Times bestselling I Survived series. British soldiers were everywhere. There was no escape. Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He was only eleven years old! He'd barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. How could he, while being worked to the bone by his cruel uncle, Uriah Storch? But when his uncle's rage forces him to flee the only home he knows, Nate is suddenly propelled toward a thrilling and dangerous journey into the heart of the Revolutionary War. He finds himself in New York City on the brink of what will be the biggest battle yet.
Download or read book Coral Reefs of Palau written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Internet Field Trips written by Erin Hovanec and published by PowerKids Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series is devoted to honing students' computer skills while enhancing their knowledge of geography and their curiosity about the world around them. With a personal computer, your students can travel the seven continents with a click of the mouse. Kids will learn about diverse cultures as they take control of their own research and learning with these comprehensive guides to the world of the Web.
Download or read book The Knowledge Gap written by Natalie Wexler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.
Download or read book The ABCs of Black History written by Rio Cortez and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2020-12-08 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER B is for Beautiful, Brave, and Bright! And for a Book that takes a Bold journey through the alphabet of Black history and culture. Letter by letter, The ABCs of Black History celebrates a story that spans continents and centuries, triumph and heartbreak, creativity and joy. It’s a story of big ideas––P is for Power, S is for Science and Soul. Of significant moments––G is for Great Migration. Of iconic figures––H is for Zora Neale Hurston, X is for Malcom X. It’s an ABC book like no other, and a story of hope and love. In addition to rhyming text, the book includes back matter with information on the events, places, and people mentioned in the poem, from Mae Jemison to W. E. B. Du Bois, Fannie Lou Hamer to Sam Cooke, and the Little Rock Nine to DJ Kool Herc.
Download or read book Internet Field Trips written by Gary M. Garfield and published by Good Year Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational resource for teachers, parents and kids!
Download or read book New Virtual Field Trips written by Gail Cooper and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-01-15 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Better than ever, this latest edition brings you more than 440 of the most exciting, educational, and innovative Web sites available for taking your students on unforgettable Internet field trips. The Coopers have responded to your requests with more than 100 new trips to visit sites that tie into National Science Standards, use inquiry-based learning, or encourage independent studies. The book follows the same topical easy-access subject organization, cross-referenced to save you time. Sites that incorporate sound, animation, video, and instructions on downloading software for site navigation are also new to this edition. Whether you are headed to the ocean bottom or outer space, don't hit the information superhighway without this book as your road map. You'll avoid inappropriate and hard-to-navigate sites, and students will thank you for the trouble-free virtual trips.
Download or read book Web Hunts and Virtual Field Trips written by Caryn Dingman and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2002-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Virtual Field Trips written by Gail Cooper and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Internet sites useful for students and teachers including sections on history, world travel, science, sports, famous people, and more.
Download or read book More Virtual Field Trips written by Gail Cooper and published by Libraries Unlimited. This book was released on 1999-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The amazing growth and popularity of the Internet means more opportunities to learn! Responding to the tremendous interest in their previous volume (Virtual Field Trips, Libraries Unlimited, 1997) and to specific requests from users, Cooper and Cooper bring you a host of new and exciting sites for educational field trips into cyberspace. The new trips and topics reflect current curricular requirements and goals such as business, women's history, conflict resolution, and multiculturalism. Trips for physically and emotionally challenged students and for those who wish to get to know them better have been added and there are more sites for physical education, health and safety, rural, and architectural trips. Like the first volume, this book is organized by subject. Together the two books can provide hours of opportunities for educators and students to travel throughout the world and back and forth in time to study natural phenomena and participate in cultural and scientific activities with practicing
Download or read book The Current State of Social Studies written by and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume, one in a series resulting from Project SPAN (Social Studies/Social Science Education: Priorities, Practices, and Needs), reviews and analyzes the current state of K-12 social studies. A major purpose of the review and analysis was to form a basis for recommendations for future directions that might be taken to improve social studies. The report contains six sections. The first section provides a broad and integrative analysis of the interrelated topics of rationales, definitions, approaches, goals, and objectives of social studies. The second section, "Curriculum Organization in Social Studies," describes the typical pattern of social studies programs from kindergarten through grade 12, stating that despite numerous variations that have occurred, the dominant pattern throughout the nation is one that was established more than 60 years ago. "Social Studies Curriculum Materials," the third section of the volume, describes the great extent to which students, teachers, administrators, and the public accept and rely on curriculum materials as essential aids to teaching, learning, and classroom management. Foremost among curriculum materials being used are textbooks. The topic of the fourth section is "Social Studies Teachers." There is general agreement that the teacher is "the central figure," the "key," or "the magic ingredient" in the learning process. The fifth section, "Instructional Practices in Social Studies," presents a detailed report on what teachers do. The last section, "Barriers to Change in Social Studies," focusing on the fact that the new social studies had relatively little impact on the schools, explores reasons for lack of change in schools. (Author/RM)
Download or read book The Big Pocket Guide to Using Creating Virtual Field Trips written by Kim Foley and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is geared toward education professionals who are actively teaching in a K-12 environment, in both traditional and non-traditional settings. It is for teachers who are looking for ways to smoothly integrate technology into their classrooms. It will help teach educators how to use the Internet most effectively in the classroom and guide them to useful tools and free resources that are available. It will also alert teachers to things to watch out for. It will assist veteran educators in augmenting their traditional teaching practices by incorporating some new methods that are becoming an assumed part of the curriculum. This book will also be helpful for those interested in creating virtual field trips or web tours in other disciplines, such as business and industry applications. - p. vii.
Download or read book Web Hunts and Virtual Field Trips written by Deirdre Kelly and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2000-10 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 10 Quick and Fun Internet Field Trips written by Deirdre Kelly and published by Instructor Books. This book was released on 2001-08-06 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for Independent Learning! Visit famous landmarks and historical places, such as Plymouth Rock, Ancient Greece, Washington, D.C., and more.
Download or read book Cybertrips in Social Studies written by Scott Mandel and published by Zephyr Press (AZ). This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
