Integrate chemistry and art with hands-on activities and fascinating demonstrations that enable students to see and understand how the science of chemistry is involved in the creation of art. Investi
The literature of science fiction packs up the facts and discoveries of science and runs off to futures filled with both wonders and warnings. Kids love to take the journeys it offers for the thrill
This collection of scripts includes readers theatre scripts based on Shakespeare's comedies, tragedies, and romances. Each script includes a summary, presentation suggestions, and a character list.
These dynamic literature-based activities will help teachers and school librarians energize the science curriculum and implement national standards. Fredericks presents hundreds of "hands-on, minds-on
Resources provides detailed lesson plans and recommendations for using the latest in technology and software in conjunction with children's literature to teach story elements, vocabulary, genres, boo
William Shakespeare comes alive for students with these engaging activities. This book introduces four plays: "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Macbeth," "Hamlet," and "Romeo and Juliet." Complete script
Tap into students' inherent awe of storms, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, avalanches, landslides, and tsunamis to open their minds to the wonders and power of the natu
Presents suggestions for a literature-based history program for middle school students, recommending titles for whole class and small group reading, providing information on content and grade level, a
Well-known authors, Carol and John Butzow consider over 25 picture books and correlating integrated activities in all curricular areas that provide examples in nature for children to observe, describ
This step-by-step introduction to teaching thinking skills in the primary grades will be useful to teachers, librarians, and staff development personnel, and of particular interest to teachers of the
This resource helps you use fiction and nonfiction titles (e.g., Year of Impossible Goodbyes, The Gold Cadillac, Just Like Martin, Journey of the Sparrows, and The Shimmershine Queens) to teach middl
Teach your students essential scientific principles and basic mechanics through hands-on, cooperative learning activities that are not only easy to teach, but also inexpensive and fun. Learn how to b
Written for children reading at first and second grade levels, this readers theatre book uses Mother Goose rhymes as its basis, making it especially valuable to teachers and librarians working on buil
Using the book, Art in Story, teachers, parents, grandparents, and all those working with children, can develop their love for art by simply telling them wonderful stories.
Give students a "you are there" perspective on the unfolding of critical milestones, memorable circumstances, and colorful venues that have shaped the American experience. Arranged chronologically, t
Based on 20 popular children's books, these service learning projects will help you integrate service learning with your literature curriculum while teaching students new concepts and building valuabl
Based on nine years of design, research, and open-inquiry lab teaching experience with over 600 children annually, this resource contributes practical methods that make this instructional approach ef
Using the format of the original "Through Children's Literature" series, Dr. Rogers expands the original series focus by discussing how instruction today and the use of integrated children's literatu
Enliven your literature and drama programs with these terrific Readers Theatre scripts! Featuring 16 original scripts that have been adapted from classic works of English literature, this book is per
Teachers - even those with no formal art training - can bring the inspiration of art into the classroom with this resource! Following basic principles and elements of design (composition, line, textu
The authors provide an overview of leadership in the crucial grades of 6-12. Drawing upon theories based on cognitive leadership, affective leadership, and the role of leadership in gifted education,
Build reading skills with these charming scripts based on folktales and fables from around the world. Each of the 20 reproducible scripts has been evaluated using the Flesch-Kincaid Readability Scale
