Fri, Jun 27, 2014 12:51 AM in Bees!
http://www.scholastic.com/browse/unitplan.jsp?id=283
Great web-site above about bees. A few years back I visited a bee keeper in Reno, Nevada, and he taught me so much about bees. Try to contact your local beekeeper...they're full of fascinating facts. Video tape the event and show your student real footage with you in it. It will make an impression to open you lessons. Have fun....
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Fri, Jun 27, 2014 12:34 AM in What is STEM for K-5
Thank you for the great web site locations on engineering. It saved me time and effort.... LOVE IT!
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Thu, Jun 26, 2014 10:36 PM in Common Core, in 9 Year-old eyes
Here is an interesting article on Common Core from the NY Times on Sunday, June 15.
Common Core, in 9-Year-Old Eyes
BY JAVIER C. HERNÁNDEZ
Chrispin Alcindor, a Brooklyn fourth grader, was once a top student. But rigorous new academic standards — and the exams that accompany them — have frayed his confidence.
What are your thoughts? How is your school and district approaching the Common ...
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