Metaphors & Analogies (Read the entire book on-line)

Metaphors & Analogies

(Read the entire book on-line)

Power Tools for Teaching Any Subject

http://www.stenhouse.com/shop/pc/viewprd.asp?idProduct=9178&r=sb100331

Metaphors and analogies are more than figurative language suitable only for English classes and standardized test questions. They are “power tools” that can electrify learning in every subject and at all grade levels. Metaphors show students how to make connections between the concrete and the abstract, prior knowledge and unfamiliar concepts, and language and image.

Rock cycle -Gr 7- some links to pass along.

Rocks and soils.

A complete unit of work that includes a pre-test and online lessons that utilize Learning Objects as a means of facilitating the understanding of content.

http://celebrate.digitalbrain.com/celebrate/web/demo_objects/Year%203%20Science%20Rocks/home/?backto&verb

Geological Survey of Canada (Location of different kinds of rocks in Vancouver and BC)

http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/urbgeo/vanrock/index_e.php

Great rock cycle animations.

http://www.learner.org/interactives/rockcycle/index.html

Interactive Rock Cycle Animation

http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/investigations/es0602/es0602page02.cfm

Flash animation of 3 kinds of rocks

http://www.uky.edu/AS/Geology/howell/goodies/elearning/module05swf.swf

Identify elements of the Rock cycle: drag and drop descriptions

http://www.kscience.co.uk/animations/rock_cycle.htm

Rock Identification slide show (images and descriptions

http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/old.site/ebook/rocks2/rock_index.html

Moh's hardness scale (description and pictures)

http://www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/faq3.html

Determine the ID of your rock with this quick test:

http://www.minsocam.org/MSA/K12/properties/minid/startid.html

Minerals A-Z (images of various minerals)

http://www.minerals.net/mineral/index.htm

Make "igneous rock" with rice krispies squares and extras

http://www.rogersgroupinc.com/ourcommunities/rockology/igrock.htm

NSTA Lesson plans and science links

For Science teachers

The NSTA's website has some good links to science lessons on a variety of topics.

http://www.nsta.org/publications/freebies.aspx?lid=tnav

also,

Blick on Flicks

Prof. Blickenstaff helps turn "bad science" into teachable science for middle level and high school students. 
http://www.nsta.org/publications/blickonflicks.aspx?lid=hs

Forensics in the Classroon

http://apps.trutv.com/forensics_curriculum/index.html

Episode 43 – Mythbusters’ Adam Savage

http://laboutloud.com/2010/02/episode-43-mythbusters-adam-savage/

NOVA  The Pluto Files

http://video.pbs.org/video/1425502261

Using Digital Riches to Enhance Learning

Beauty and the Beast: Using Digital Riches to Enhance Learning

By Jamie McKenzie, ©2010

http://fno.org/mar2010/beautyand.html

Digital resources can be a blessing to both teachers and students, bringing a richness to learning that is dramatically different from what was available to schools four decades ago. At the same time, the shift of popular culture to embrace such digital possibilities often entails risks, difficulties and liabilities that usually go unmentioned by cheerleaders and digital promoters. This article takes a more balanced perspective, celebrating the benefits while identifying those risks.

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Dewey Need to Get Organized?

I came across these articles on time management for TLs.

(We also have the author's book at DRC: Dewey need to get organized? : a time management and organization guide for school librarians   ISL 640.43 FOU    Foust, J'aime L.  2002)

Dewey Need to Get Organized?

Focuses on time management and organization. Exercise for assessing what things are wanted to be done and what is thought of being done; Creation of the master list; Setting of priorities; Finding a daily planner that works.

Part I: Book Report; Sep/Oct2000, Vol. 19 Issue 2, p20, 4p

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lih&AN=3497139&site=ehost-live

Part II: Book Report; Nov/Dec2000, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p23, 4p

http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=lih&AN=3720565&site=ehost-live

Teaching Guides for ACF films

ACF is offering free teaching guides on their website for many of the films they represent. (There are also links to subscription lesson plans as well.)

"In an effort to increase the educational value of the films we exclusively represent, we have created a new section called “Teaching with Movies” on our web site. In this section (left side of menu), we have listed/linked numerous PDF teaching guides for hundreds of movies we exclusive represent. The majority of these guides of FREE OF CHARGE, but some require an annual membership."

"hhttp://www.acf-film.com/en/index.php?page=pedagogique

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A timely article from Jamie McKenzie

Why We Still Need Libraries and Librarians

By Jamie McKenzie, ©2010,

http://fno.org/mar2010/still.html

"Given the literacy and comprehension challenges facing schools in this decade — especially those presented by the new information landscape — we need libraries and librarians now more than ever."

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Mac Keyboard Short cuts

Ever wonder what a particular keyboard short cut is on the Mac?

Here's a handy summary of all of OS shortcuts.

http://danrodney.com/mac/index.html

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Canadian Teacher Magazine

Read the entire issue as a free PDF download.

http://canadianteachermagazine.com/index.shtml

The March issue has some good articles on reading and novel study.

http://canadianteachermagazine.com/currentissue.shtml

There are also a number of classroom resources available on the site.

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Found poetry activity

Here's a fun activity, perhaps you can use it as an intro to a "found poetry" exercise.

Find existing book titles, stack the books and read the "poem".

Snapping a picture makes it even more visual!

http://100scopenotes.com/2010/03/12/poetry-friday-book-spine-poem-gallery/

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Reflect on school and teaching with Karen Durica

How we "do" school: poems to encourage teacher reflection by Karen Morrow Durica

This book can be a good resource for a pro-d day or just read by individuals.  Click the link to read table of contents and sample text in pdf.

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Igniting a Passion for Reading - preview entire book online

Help build a school culture that values the will to read.. In Igniting a Passion for Reading award-winning children's book author Steven Layne provides classroom-based solutions interest inventories, book chats, teacher modeling, reading lounges, and author visits to engage kids in all grades. Preview the entire book online!

Zoom into Maps - LOC

The Library of Congress Geography and Map Division's 4.5 million treasures have been digitized and are available online  (1500 - 2003)

A great selection of interesting documents. There's a teacher's guide and a "primary source Analysis tool" to look at.

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/presentationsandactivities/presentations/maps/introduction.html

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Gotta Keep Reading- video

Hello all,

Here's a great 5 minute "Gotta Keep Reading" video from Ocoee Middle School

http://www.schooltube.com/video/e9bd79d29b4d0e6a2345/Gotta-Keep-Reading--Ocoee-Middle-School

Talk about promoting your program!!

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On This Day: Beyond the Headlines

On This Day: Beyond the Headlines

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/news.topic__ss_categories_ss_on-this-day.html

This site features (among other things) one historical event each day; includes what happened, what led up to it, what has happened since; and places the event in today's context including links to the best research on the subject. A great supplement to a current events "spot" in a socials course. The backgound info allows the teacher to "read up on it" before introducing the event to the class.

Classic stories in comic format -preview online

Here are a number of classic stories, excerpted in comic/graphic novel format.

(Romeo and Juliet, and Frankenstein)

It could make a great jumping off activity for students to create their own versions, or a way to introduce a play or novel.

http://www.classicalcomics.com/previews.html

http://www.grammarmancomic.com/classical.html

"Library and Archives Canada" collection

Study Guides on a variety of topics using the "Library and Archives Canada" collection

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/education/008-3000-e.html

Search for Educational Resources

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/education/008-100.01-e.php

NB: This material is also available in French

(As they are in the process of re-organizing, some of the "collections" listed in search results may not be linked as yet. )

Sheet Music from Canada's past (includes audio files)

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/sheetmusic/m5-400-e.html


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More Book Trailers to view or embed

Here are some more booktrailers to share with your students, or English Teachers.

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current (and classic) dystopian novels

Hello all,

here's a good list of current (and classic) dystopian novels for the YA reader

http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2216.YA_Dystopia_Novels

GP

"How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All"

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Salon.com has an article/interview with Marilyn Johnson who recently published a book about librarianship:  "This Book Is Overdue!: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All,

The interview can be found at:

http://www.salon.com/books/nonfiction/index.html?story=/books/feature/2010/02/21/interview_marilyn_johnson_librarians

The Amazon link will let you read the first few pages:

http://www.amazon.com/This-Book-Overdue-Librarians-Cybrarians/dp/0061431605

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