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Education World Lessons Newsletter --------------------------------------------------- Volume 4, Issue 37 September 11, 2002 ********************************************** Dear Education Professionals, Welcome to the Teacher Lesson Plans Newsletter, published weekly as a free service by Education World(R)! You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up to receive summaries of lesson plans recently published at Education World. If you enjoy this newsletter, please feel free to forward it to other teachers! If this newsletter was forwarded to you, you may sign up at http://www.educationworld.com/maillist.shtml ********************************************** The Education World Teacher Lesson Plans Newsletter is brought to you by M & M http://www.educationworld.com/go/base?id=MAR Red & Yellow's Bright Ideas Newsletter It's FREE -- Red & Yellow's FREE Bright Ideas Newsletter! Get great back to school ideas for the classroom, things to spark creativity and encourage togetherness. Each one is quick, easy, creative, and fun! Sign up now! http://www.educationworld.com/go/base?id=MAR ********************************************** The Education World Teacher Lesson Plans Newsletter is brought to you by the Virtual Teachers' Lounge Join the Virtual Teachers' Lounge at http://www.educationworld.com/go/base?id=VTA -- a free learning and support network, by and for educators. This Internet community brings together the collective experience of teachers from all over. Members problem solve on topics from accountability to stress management, share great resources, and find other teachers like themselves to help tackle the challenges of teaching. ********************************************** LESSON PLANS ********************************************** Fifty States, Five Lessons http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson278.shtml Stuck for fun or new ways to teach about the 50 states (or Canadian provinces and Australian states)? This week, Education World offers five lessons to liven up your 50 States unit. Lessons in language, math, phys ed, more! The five lessons that comprise this week's Lesson Planning resource are listed below. Approximate grade levels for each lesson are indicated in parentheses. Searching the States (or Provinces) Scavenger Hunt Send students on a scavenger hunt for specific facts and figures about the 50 U.S. states or other territorial units. (Grades 3-12) Geography Twister A Twister-style geography game leads to fun and exercise. (Grades K-8) ZIP Code Math Students add or subtract to solve ZIP Code Math word problems. A ZIP Code Math work sheet is included. (Grades 3-12) The School Travel Agency Students have been contracted to write and design travel brochures for a variety of states or provinces. After analyzing what makes an attractive and interesting travel brochure, students tackle the job! (Grades 3-12) Fifty States Field Day Hold a field day with 50 stations. Each station offers a physical activity related to a different U.S. state. (Grades K-8) MORE NEW RESOURCES THIS WEEK! Mystery States Game http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson278b.shtml Provide students with a clue a day as they try to guess the Mystery State of the Week! Included: This complete teaching resource includes clues for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Writing Bug Activity #7 http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/writing_bug/writingbug007.shtml A Different Kind of Day I knew today was going to be different when my mother woke me up and said... Teacher Submitted Lesson: Sharing Under the Sea http://www.educationworld.com/a_tsl/archives/02-1/lesson031.shtml Engage students in a novel way to practice spelling. The activity's main ingredient is shaving cream! MORE GREAT IDEAS!! Remembering September 11 http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson277.shtml Education World offers five new lessons to keep alive the spirit of patriotism and tolerance stimulated by the events of 9/11. September 11: Lessons and Resources for Classroom Teachers http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson244.shtml Education World has culled from the Web and listservs a list of possible resources. Included: Many excellent lesson plans and background Web sites. Student Books Capture Feelings About September 11 http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev010.shtml Included: Links to four student-written books. September Coloring Calendar http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/calendar/sept02.shtml Students fill in the numbers and color the picture. For additional ideas for using the calendar, don't miss... Twenty-Five Ideas for Using the Coloring Calendar http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson272.shtml IN THE WEEKS AHEAD Next week: Activities for recognizing the anniversary of the September 11 attack on America. Watch Education World in the weeks ahead for resources to help you teach about * Your State (or Province) * Myths and Folk Tales * Fall * Letter Writing * Building Spelling and Vocabulary Skills ********************************************** Sincerely, Lisa Gryskiewicz =================================== Education World (R) http://www.educationworld.com/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] =================================== ************************************************************************* If you want to unsubscribe, click and send (no body or subject: required) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives for K12 Newsletters can be found at: http://www.classroom.com/community/email/archives.jhtml?A0=K12NEWSLETTERS
