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  • Two Sides to Every Story: Ethics, Dilemmas and Points of View. Discussion, Writing, Improvisation. Grades 5-9

    Greta Barclay Lipson

    Paperback (Teaching & Learning Company, Dec. 1, 2004)
    Students will not only enjoy reading these tales of mystery, danger, comedy and humor; they'll also learn a lot from them. Included are discussion questions, creative suggestions for improvisation, role play and writing, and opportunities for students to write their opinions and feelings about each tale. Each story has a surprise ending and will get students discussing and expressing their viewpoints to answer some difficult questions. The author says literature captures the essence of human behavior. As students read and discuss the tales in this book, that illustrate a variety of human behaviors, they will learn to ask and answer questions, assess information, consider other people's viewpoints, make decisions and set standards for ethical behavior.
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  • Mayans & Aztecs: Exploring Ancient Civilizations

    Mary Tucker

    eBook (Teaching and Learning Company, Jan. 26, 2018)
    Ancient history will come to life for students as they write number glyphs using the code of the Maya, design their own battle uniforms using ideas from the Aztecs and learn about the diet, work, entertainment, worship and warfare of these people who were the forerunners of modern Mexico. They'll discover the fierce side of both cultures and their preoccupation with blood and death. Students will begin to understand why the Mayans and Aztecs lived as they did and how a European desire to discover gold in the new world brought an end to their vibrant civilizations.
  • Four Square: The Personal Writing Coach for Grades 1-3

    Mary F Burke

    (Teaching and Learning Company, Feb. 1, 2018)
    This book in the popular Four Square series provides a personal coach for students to help them write. Included are 13 themed units designed to meet the interests and abilities of writers in grades 1-3. Each unit brings the prewriting through art, word association, questions, poetry, planning and composition of prose. The exercises will help students learn to be less fearful of writing assignments and actually make them fun! The topics are personal ones young writers will enjoy: themselves, their families and friends, their favorite places to go and things to do, etc.
  • My Book Report Poster Paper

    Robynne Eagan

    Paperback (Teaching and Learning Company, )
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  • Ocean Life: Cut and Create!

    Kim Rankin and Mary Tucker, Kim Rankin

    Paperback (Teaching & Learning Company, May 1, 2007)
    Strengthen science learning and fine motor skills at the same time. Kids will love these charming patterns and activities, and the grown-ups who care for them will find a wide variety of opportunities to reinforce content-area knowledge. Everybody's happy, and the classroom looks great!
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  • Preschool Science

    Marie E. Cecchini, Veronica Terrill, Janet Armbrust

    Perfect Paperback (Teaching and Learning Company, March 1, 2007)
    Build background knowledge, teach beginning science concepts and have fun at the same time! This handy resource is chockful of creative ideas for exploring 3 important strands of the early childhood science curriculum: Weather, the Ocean and Gardens.
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  • My Favorite Country Poster Paper

    Robynne Eagan

    Paperback (Teaching and Learning Company, )
    Students earn honorary citizen status as they discover fascinating facts about a nation of their choice. This poster works well with a unit on a specific country and can also be used as a free-choice activity. Students can share the results of their research in an attractive room display or create a hall display for the whole school to enjoy. Each two-sided, black and white poster opens to 22"" x 17""; 30 posters per package.
  • Four Square: Writing in the Content Areas for Grades 5-9

    Evan Jay Gould

    (Teaching and Learning Company, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Even students who have had a lot of experience writing often complain that they have nothing to write about! But what they need isn't topics, but the ability to organize and clarify their thoughts around a topic and develop that content into sentences, and those sentences into paragraphs. All the help your students need about writing and learning across the curriculum is in this book.
  • Four Square: The Personal Writing Coach for Grades 4-6

    Mary F Burke

    eBook (Teaching and Learning Company, Feb. 4, 2018)
    This book in the popular Four Square series provides a personal coach for students to help them write. Included are 13 themed units designed to meet the interests and abilities of writers in grades 4-6. Each unit brings the prewriting through art, word association, questions, poetry, planning and composition of prose. The exercises will help students learn to be less fearful of writing assignments and actually make them fun! The topics are personal ones young writers will enjoy: themselves, their families and friends, their favorite places to go and things to do, etc.
  • Mrs. E's Extraordinary Manners, Courtesy and Social Skills Activities

    Kathy Etringer

    Perfect Paperback (Teaching and Learning Company, July 1, 2010)
    It s never too early to teach children manners, courtesy and social skills. From knowing when to say please and thank you at home, in school or in public places, to covering their nose when sneezing, there is a multitude of good manners to teach children at an early age. These engaging hands-on activities are a great way to introduce students to skills they will use for the rest of their lives. A popular children's book title is included with each activity to enhance the lesson. Topics include being grateful, complimenting others, coughing and sneezing, good sportsmanship, having a good attitude, lining up, listening, please and thank you, table manners, tolerance and understanding, and many more.
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  • Everyday Law for Young Citizens: A Working Guide

    Eric B Lipson

    eBook (Teaching and Learning Company, Dec. 18, 2017)
    This practical, down-to-earth approach to the law will be an important tool in your classroom. Included are questions and answers to explain the basic principles of law, criminal law, lawmaking, law enforcement, judging the law and constitutional law. Twenty-two hypothetical cases on topics of concern to young people give instruction in what the law says and invite student opinion and discussion.
  • Seneca Falls Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions: History Speaks . . .

    Douglas M Rife

    (Teaching and Learning Company, July 5, 2018)
    In the middle of the nineteenth century women's rights became a cause for which many women were willing to fight. The Women's Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 was the first attack in a battle that would last for many years. Through an examination of the declaration written and signed at that conference and a variety of other activities, students will discover the impact of that event on their lives today. They will also gain insight by studying a suffrage campaign song and by analyzing political cartoons on the topic.