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Reeko’s Mad Scientist Lab

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How It Works

A collection of science experiments which can be done at home or school. No guides as to how they might fit into curriculum, but plenty of warnings regarding parental supervision.

In the Classroom

Search the site before class and examine the free activities provided in the webpage. (some of the experiments may not be age-appropriate, so it is best to get familiar with the site before you let your students loose on it.) Save the games and activities you like to the desktop, and use it as a learning center or station. Kids will love the mad scientist appeal of the website, along with the interesting ideas for science at home!

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Tag(s): experiments,

The Mississippi Writers’ Page

— Univ. of Mississippi

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How It Works

Created by the University of Mississippi, this page offers articles, biographies, and discussion of the works of dozens of Mississippi-born writers. It’s an impressive list!

In the Classroom

If you’re planning a sortie into 20th century American literature, this site is a must for planning purposes.

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Tag(s): literature,

People, Places & Pictures

— Yale University

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How It Works

This unit enhances awareness and appreciation of various cultures through a study of film. Writing is the main activity with a large emphasis on poetry.

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Tag(s): cultures, video,

Exploring Geometric Solids

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How It Works

This selection from NCTM’s collection offers an interactive tool for manipulating geometric solids on-screen. Users can rotate, scale, and select specific figures to examine. There are, of course, lots of links to additional information, as well as guides for the teacher.

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Tag(s): operations,

Dave’s Math Tables

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6-11 0 favorites 0 promising practices http://math2.org/ Last updated: Fri, 08/27/2021 - 11:47 share

How It Works

Here’s a huge collection of math tables, formulas, constants, and other important numbers! Topics are grouped by area - algebra, geometry, trigonometry, etc. This site could be used as a reference by students, or as a source for end-of-unit review materials by teachers.

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Tag(s): geometric shapes, numbers,

Algebra Word Problems

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6-11 0 favorites 0 promising practices http://www.hawaii.edu/suremath/intro_algebra.html Last updated: Fri, 08/27/2021 - 11:47 share

How It Works

Here is one teacher’s collection of problems perfect for "problem of the day" or independent study for students who want extra practice.

In the Classroom
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Tag(s): operations,

Multiculturalism Through African Folk Tales And Mayan Myths

— Yale University

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How It Works

By studying the folktales and myths of Africa and the Mayas, students understand the nature of myth and the variety of culture.

In the Classroom

Read some of these Mayan and African folktales as a class, discussing their similarities and differences. Demonstrate what the children learned by reading or listening by having them make a picture or rewrite a tale using aspects of American culture instead. After examining folktales, have students create and practice their own storytelling skills. Use plot diagrams and story maps to assist in the organization of their own stories. Use paper and pencil for the story map or a tool like StoryMap, <a href="/single.cfm?id=16818">reviewed here</a>. Have student finalize their stories using Book Creator, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17988">reviewed here</a>. Students can combine their books later as a class book.

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Tag(s): folktales,

Puerto Rican Folktales

— Yale University

6-11 0 favorites 0 promising practices http://teachersinstitute.yale.edu/curriculum/units/1993/2/93.02.12.x.html Last updated: Fri, 08/27/2021 - 11:47 share

How It Works

Explore the cultural heritage of Puerto Rico through a study of the myths, legends, folktales, and fairy tales. Students learn to analyze tales by identifying the character, problem, setting, sequence of events, ultimate solution, and implied lesson/moral.

In the Classroom

Read some of these Puerto Rican folktales with your students. After finishing, discuss the characters, problem, setting, sequence of events, ultimate solution, and implied lesson/moral. Alternate readers so that everyone is invested in presenting these tales.

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Tag(s): folk tales,

Heroes and Heroines in the Family

— Yale University

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How It Works

Students analyze Native American, European, Puerto Rican, African, and American folk tales while strengthening vocabulary development, reading and writing abilities, interpersonal skills, and creativity. Folktales chosen as the basis for this unit explore the universal theme of using strength and intellect to accomplish great feats.

In the Classroom

Discuss what qualities heroes share. After going through the lessons students are asked to write their own folk or fairy tale about present day life. Have them write their modern-day version of a heroic tale. Discuss who modern heroes are, and what characteristics they share with the classical ones.

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Tag(s): folk tales,

Folktales - The Mirror of Humanity

— Yale University

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How It Works

This six-week unit uses a broad selection of tales, spanning many cultures and geographic regions, to introduce students to the imagery and symbolism universally found in this genre. Timeless questions about our human existence are examined as students move toward a clearer, more compassionate understanding of the human condition across cultural, geographic, and chronological boundaries. Detailed lesson plans and related activities are included.

In the Classroom

To begin, read the folk tales as class, and then discuss the idea of symbols. What do certain elements in the stories represent? As you read more and more, remind your students to try to identify which symbols or images play an important role in the story development, and discuss what these items mean after you finish reading.

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Tag(s): folk tales,
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