September 2005
Newsletter
Edited by teacher, speaker and author Marjan Glavac.
As we head back to a new school year, please help in whatever you can the hurricane
victims in the southern United States.
Wishing all of you a safe and successful 2005-2006 school year!
Marjan Glavac
editor, The Busy Educator’s Newsletter
Father’s Day (Australia, New Zealand) September 4
Labour Day (Canada, USA) September 5
Dia de la Indepedencia September 17
Autumnal Equinox September 22
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In This Issue:
- CASE STUDIES PRENTICEHALL--FROM THE FORGEFX WEBSITE (GR. 6-8 )* GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS AND GENERIC PATTERNS (GR. 4-12)
- THE NETSMARTZ WORKSHOP (GR. K-12, TEACHERS, PARENTS)
- ARTSOLOGY (GR. K-12)
- STARRKIDS (GR. 4)
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CASE STUDIES PRENTICEHALL--FROM THE FORGEFX WEBSITE
(GR. 6-8 )
Here’s a great way to present those hard to explain concepts. Macromedia Flash is required. Here are the topics available for viewing:
PHEROMONE TRAILS
Science Explorer Animals
ECLIPSES
Science Explorer Astronomy
SEISMIC WAVES
Science Explorer Inside Earth
OCEAN WAVES
Science Explorer Earth's Waters
SOLAR SYSTEM
Science Explorer Astronomy
PLANT & ANIMAL CELLS
Science Explorer Cells and Heredity
4-STROKE ENGINE
Science Explorer Motion, Forces, and Energy
BIOMES
Science Explorer Environmental Science
DESIGN AND TEST
Science Explorer The Nature of Science and Technology
TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
Science Explorer Earth's Changing Surface
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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS AND GENERIC PATTERNS (GR. 4-12)
http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/livinginourworld/resourcecenter.htm
From North Carolina State University comes this very useful resource. Click on the
graphic organizer link for 42 pages of graphic organizers including T-charts, Venn diagrams, decision making tools, problem solution frames, storyboard for filmstrips, climagraphs, graphic organizer for a 5 paragraph paper, models for making polygons,
and much more.
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THE NETSMARTZ WORKSHOP (GR. K-12, TEACHERS, PARENTS)
http://www.netsmartzkids.org/indexfl.htm
NetSmartz® is an interactive, educational safety resource from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) for children aged 5 to 17, parents, guardians, educators, and law enforcement that uses age-appropriate, 3-D activities to teach children how to stay safer on the Internet.
The NetSmartz Workshop content is shared at no charge to the public
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ARTSOLOGY (GR. K-12)
http://www.artsology.com/home.php
Artsology aims to teach kids about the arts (visual art, music, literature and dance) through fun games and activities. The site is appropriate for all ages and has been recognized by both "Wired Kids" and "Family Friendly" as a safe site.
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STARRKIDS (GR. 4)
http://www.starrkids.org/
The StarrKids Website definitely benefits busy educators, offering several opportunities for children. Literacy is weaved into every aspect of this Web page. Fourth-grade students prominently display their masterful written works: Writer's Workshop pieces, news articles, Stretch math problems, State Your Case opinions, picture captions, and more. This literacy-based Web site provides a venue for students to communicate via e-cards, forums, blogs, and ideas and comments.
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