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1. PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 7-10 Our Pennsylvania Community
2. PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 5-7 Mexican traditions
3. K12> Early Childhood Publications, Satellite Town Meeting
4. RESOUR> Re: Looking for internet hoax posting
5. K12> [Innovative-Teachers] A free and private online voting service for
groups.
6. K12> SCIENCE: Anatomia - Interactive lessons about anatomy
7. K12> Educational websites
8. K12> Focus on Handhelds at TIES Technology Leadership Camp
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:47:39 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 7-10 Our Pennsylvania Community
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Sent: Tue, 14 May 2002 19:48:43 -0700
Subject: [Hilites => Projects] Ages 7-10 Our Pennsylvania Community
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Project Information
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Project Author: Linda Mullen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Project Title: Our Pennsylvania Community
Project Begin & End Dates: 5/15/02 to 6/03/02
Project Summary:
This is a statewide collaborative projects with students, grades 2 through
5 from all over Pennsylvania. In connection with our 3rd grade Social Studies
unit on Pennsylvania, we would like to learn about other regions and communities
in PA. Please tell us, in a few paragraphs, what is special about your community.
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Project Details
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Project Level: Basic
Curriculum Area: History and Social Studies
Technologies Used: Email
Full Project Description:
This is a statewide collaborative projects with students, grades 2 through
5 from all over Pennsylvania. In connection with our 3rd grade Social Studies
unit on Pennsylvania, we would like to learn about other regions and communities
in PA. Please tell us, in a few paragraphs, what is special about your community.
There are many things that could make a community special. Perhaps some famous
person is from your community. Or maybe your community contains a notable
tourist attraction? Maybe your community played an important role in Pennsylvania
or U.S. history. Your community may be notable for its physical or geographical
features. Perhaps your community is notable for the mix of people who live
there.
Please e-mail us and include
the following information:
Name of school, grade,
name of teacher, location (town or city and county), description of your community
and what makes it special. You may also include a picture of something in
your community. (The picture can be e-mailed to us as an attachment--.jpg
is preferable. If you want to send hard copy by snail mail, that would be
fine, but we will not be able to return your picture.)
We will post your responses on our webpage
Objectives:
To illustrate the diversity of communities in Pennsylvania through a webpage.
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Project Registration Information
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Project Email Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Registration Acceptance Dates: 5/15/02 to 6/02/02
Number of Classrooms: open
Age Range: 7 to 10 years
Target Audience: Regional
Project URL: http://www.ea1785.org/htm/Units/LSdevon/PACommunity.htm
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Project Contact Information
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Linda Mullen - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Technology Coordinator - Episcopal Academy Lower School at Devon
Devon, Pennsylvania US
http://www.ea1785.org/htm/Units/LSdevon/lsdindex.htm
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:48:08 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: PROJ> [Hilites => Projects] Ages 5-7 Mexican traditions
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Subject: [Hilites => Projects] Ages 5-7 Mexican traditions
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Project Author: Monica Rosas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Project Title: Mexican traditions
Project Begin & End Dates: 5/01/02 to 7/30/02
Project Summary:
We are a mexican bilingual kindergarden that wants to compare our traditions with the
traditions of other countries. We are looking for a bilingual (spanish) kindergarden
or elementary from the USA to work with us.
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Project Details
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Project Level: Basic
Curriculum Area: Community Interest, History and Social Studies, Language
Technologies Used: CU-SeeMe or Other Video Conferencing
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Project Registration Information
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Project Email Address: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Registration Acceptance Dates: 5/01/02 to 5/30/02
Number of Classrooms: 20 - 25
Age Range: 5 to 7 years
Target Audience: International (United States)
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Project Contact Information
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Monica Rosas - mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Proyectos Especiales - Kindergarden Thomas Jefferson
Naucalpan, Estado de Mexico, MX
http://www.itj.edu.mx
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:49:01 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Early Childhood Publications, Satellite Town Meeting
From: "Winters, Kirk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Information from & about the U.S. Department of Education publications & more .
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Sent: Wed, 15 May 2002 10:27:25 -0400
Subject: Early Childhood Publications, Satellite Town Meeting
TWO NEW EARLY CHILDHOOD publications were added this month
to our website. Also, early childhood is the focus of this
month's Satellite Town meeting.
A 28-page booklet for parents of newborns & a 38-page guide
for preschool teachers & child care providers were distributed
at an April 30 summit on early childhood cognitive development
as part of the Department's effort to make sure that no child
is left behind. First Lady Laura Bush participated in the
summit, "Ready to Read, Ready to Learn: A Call to Leadership,"
held in Little Rock, Arkansas. The booklet, guide, & summit
presentations are at
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/earlychildhood/
Below are...
* the tables of contents for the guide & booklet
* an excerpt from the guide for preschool teachers & child
care & family providers.
Both publications can be ordered from ED Pubs, the
Department's online ordering system:
http://www.ed.gov/about/ordering.jsp
==> THE MAY SATELLITE TOWN MEETING will focus on Early Childhood
Education. During the meeting, May 21, 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ET,
Under Secretary Hickok and his guests will explore challenges
that include...
* How can communities make sure that all young children
learn the skills needed to be successful in school?
* What do effective preschool & early literacy programs
look like?
* What resources are available for helping prepare children
for success in school?
* What does the medical community tell us about the latest
research on brain development & its implications for
early learning?
* How can early childhood programs meet the needs of all
students despite drastic preparation levels?
For satellite coordinates & additional information, please see
http://registerevent.ed.gov/downlink/event-flyer.asp?intEventID=155
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"Healthy Start, Grow Smart: Your Newborn" --
Prepared by: U.S. Department of Agriculture,
U.S. Department of Education, & U.S. Department
of Health & Human Services, 2002
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* Congratulations on Your New Baby!
* Newborn Health Screening
* What a Healthy Newborn Looks Like
* Newborn Reflexes
* Your Baby Depends on You for Checkups
* A Special Word to Fathers
* The Baby Blues
* Your Baby Should Sleep on Her Back
* Breastmilk Is Best for Your Baby
* Breastfeeding Is Natural
* Tips on Bottle Feeding
* Checkups & Shots
* What's It Like To Be a Newborn?
* Changing Baby's Diaper
* Keep a Memory Book
* Install Car Seats Carefully
* Wonders of the Brain
* Guide Your Baby Every Day
* Babies Have People Skills, Too
* Learning to Communicate
* Babies Cry for Lots of Reasons
* Ways to Soothe Your Baby
* Preparing Your Baby's Bath
* Bathing Your Baby
* Be Gentle When Bathing Your Baby
* Information Resources for Families
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"Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool
Teachers & Child Care & Family Providers" --
Prepared by the Early Childhood-Head Start Task
Force, U.S. Department of Education & U.S.
Department of Health & Human Services, 2002
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* Creating a Learning Environment for Young Children
* Reading Aloud to Children
* Developing Listening & Speaking Skills
* Teaching about the Sounds of Spoken Language
* Teaching about Print
* Teaching about Books
* Teaching about Letters
* Building Children's Background Knowledge & Thinking Skills
* Teaching about Numbers & Counting
* Checking Children's Progress
* Communicating with Parents & Caregivers
* Some Helpful Terms to Know
* Suggested Reading
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Excerpt from "Teaching Our Youngest: A Guide for Preschool Teachers
& Child Care & Family Providers" -- Prepared by the Early
Childhood-Head Start Task Force, U.S. Department of Education &
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2002
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Reading Aloud to Children
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In the landmark 1986 review Becoming a Nation of Readers, the
Commission on Reading called reading aloud to children "the single
most important activity for building the knowledge required for
success in reading." The best time to begin reading books with
children is when they are infants-babies as young as six weeks old
enjoy being read to & looking at pictures. By age two or three,
children begin to develop an awareness of printed letters & words.
They see adults around them reading, writing, & using printed words
for many purposes. Toddlers & preschoolers are especially ready to
learn from adults reading to & with them.
Reading aloud to young children is important because it helps them
acquire the information & skills they need to succeed in school &
life, such as:
* Knowledge of printed letters & words & the relationship
between sound & print.
* The meaning of many words.
* How books work & a variety of writing styles.
* The world in which they live.
* The difference between written language & everyday
conversation.
* The pleasure of reading.
Here are some suggestions for reading aloud to children.
* Make reading books an enjoyable experience. Choose a
comfortable place where the children can sit near you. Help
them feel safe & secure. Be enthusiastic about reading. Show
the children that reading is an interesting & rewarding
activity. When children enjoy being read to, they will grow
to love books & be eager to learn to read.
* Read to children frequently. Read to the children in your
care several times a day. Establish regular times for reading
during the day, & find other opportunities to read:
- Start or end the day with a book.
- Read to children after a morning play period which also
helps settle them down.
- Read to them during snack time or before nap time.
* Help children to learn as you read. Offer explanations, make
observations, & help the children to notice new information.
Explain words that they may not know. Point out how the
pictures in a book relate to the story. If the story takes
place in an historic era or in an unfamiliar place, give
children some background information so that they will better
understand & enjoy the story. Talk about the characters'
actions & feelings. Find ways to compare the book that you
are reading with what the children have been doing in the
classroom.
* Ask children questions as you read. Ask questions that help
children connect the story with their own lives or that help
them to compare the book with other books that they have read.
Ask questions that help the children to notice what is in the
book & ask them to predict what happens next.
* Encourage children to talk about the book. Have a
conversation with the children about the book you are reading.
Answer their questions. Welcome their observations, & add to
what they say. Continue to talk about the book after you have
read it. Invite the children to comment on the story. Ask
them to talk about their favorite parts & encourage them to
tell the story in their own words.
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Teacher Talk
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* This story is about Gregory, a little goat that didn't
like to eat what his parents thought he should. Do you
feel this way sometimes?
* Does this book remind you of any other books we've read?
Yes, we've read other books about Clifford, the big red
dog. Do you remember Clifford? What do you remember
about him?
* What is similar about Gregory & Clifford? What is
different?
Teacher Talk
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* Why do you think Max asked his grandmother if he could
play outside? Could it be because he wanted to throw a
ball? Sometimes it is better to throw balls outside
because things could be broken inside. What are some
other games that are better to play outside?
* Yes, that bird in the picture does have a seed in its
mouth. It's probably going to eat it.
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* Read many kinds of books. Children need to be read different
kinds of books. Storybooks can help children to learn about
times, cultures, & peoples other than their own; stories can
help them understand how others think, act, & feel.
Informational books can help children learn facts about the
world around them. These books also introduce children to
important concepts & vocabulary that they will need for
success in school. Read books that relate to the children's
backgrounds: their experiences, cultures, languages &
interests. Read books with characters & situations both
similar & dissimilar to those in the children's lives so they
can learn about the world.
* Choose books to help you teach. Use alphabet books to help
you teach the names of the letters & the sounds that each
letter represents & use counting books to teach children how
to count & to recognize numbers. Use poetry or rhyming books
to support your teaching of phonological awareness. Use big
books (oversized books that your children can easily see) to
point out letters, words, & other features of print & to teach
book handling. Choose stories that help children learn about
social behavior, for example books about friendship to help
children learn to share & cooperate. Also choose stories that
show children how the world around them works for example,
what is happening with the eggs that are hatching in your
science area.
* Reread favorite books. Children love to hear their favorite
books over & over again. Hearing books read several times
helps children understand & notice new things. For example,
they may figure out what an unfamiliar word means when they
have heard the story several times. They may notice repeated
sound patterns. If you point out some letters & words as you
read the book repeatedly, children also may pick up specific
words that are easily recognized & specific letter-sound
relationships.
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 10:30:29 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RESOUR> Re: Looking for internet hoax posting
From: "Jon Barker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 15 May 2002 08:17:33 -0700
Subject: Re: Looking for internet hoax posting
This site has a fairly comprehensive list of hoaxes.
http://www.truthorfiction.com/
jon
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Holy Rosary School
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 11:01:38 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> [Innovative-Teachers] A free and private online voting service
for groups.
From: "lakeside789" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 15 May 2002 15:40:14 -0000
Subject: [Innovative-Teachers] A free and private online voting service for groups.
We have recently launched a new online voting service intended for
groups such as schools and school classes. It's free, private and
anonymous and we hope you will give it a try. We call it the "World
Voting Booth". You can learn more about it at
http://www.worldvotingbooth.com . Many schools have tried it and
found it to be instructive, fun and helpful.
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 11:33:34 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> SCIENCE: Anatomia - Interactive lessons about anatomy
From: "Classroom Connect -- Connected Teacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:26:23 -0700
Subject: SCIENCE: Anatomia - Interactive lessons about anatomy
Anatomia - Multinligual interactive lessons about anatomy (already
available in 9 languages)
http://www.anatomia.learningtogether.net
Do you know about anatomy ? This site presents to you in different
languages interactive activities about skeleton, eye, skull, digestive
system, respiratory system, skin. In different playing-views, learning
the human-body will be a pleasure for everyone. A work book is available
to keep a written part too.
Bernard Dupriez
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Computer teacher
Institut de la Providence
Brussels - Belgium - Europe
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 11:39:05 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Educational websites
Sent: Wed, 15 May 2002 09:34:11 -0700
Subject: Educational websites
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Charlie Croker)
Newsgroups: alt.education
Learning Register : online teaching resources database for schools and teachers
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http://www.learningregister.com
The Learning Register is a specialist directory for online teaching resources.
Website owners:
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* Free, quick and easy to search - get access to the ideas you
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Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 12:09:51 -0500
From: Gleason Sackmann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: K12> Focus on Handhelds at TIES Technology Leadership Camp
From: "schmaus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wed, 15 May 2002 10:06:54 -0600
-- Explore innovative ways of using handheld computing in
the classroom through an array of exciting hands-on
workshops at TIES Technology Leadership Camp, June 25-27, 2002.
-- Apply to win a lab of 15 M505 devices, donated by Palm,
and free training from TIES for your school.
Go to http://www.ties.k12.mn.us to register for TIES
Technology Leadership Camp and apply for the Palm Scholarship Lab.
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