Global Art


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The history and traditions of a culture live in its artifacts. When youngsters craft their own simple versions of scarab stones from Egypt, Greek bread dough coins, and Peruvian silver wind chimes, they will begin to understand and appreciate the geography, lives, and cultures of people all over the globe




Learning About Cultures (ENHANCED eBook)


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Experience African, Chinese, Jewish, Native American and other cultures through literature, celebrations, games and crafts. Each unit also includes an introduction, discussion of the culture's role in U.S. history, an extensive selection of recommended literature and a calendar presentation of significant events. The book concludes with a wonderful resource--reproducible illustrations of children from all the represented countries and cultures in native dress.




Around the World Art and Activities


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Explores the cultures and customs of many different lands by offering projects that familiarize the sights and peoples of the world.




World Cultures Through Art Activities


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This text aims to introduce students to culture around the world through simple art activities, while building creativity and critical-thinking skills. It provides resources for teachers who want to develop their multicultural education programs using art projects. Each chapter provides a brief text on a chosen subject, and a list of reference sources with activities to present the topic. Introduce students to cultures around the world with simple art activities that encourage creativity and critical thinking. Chapters focus on China, Japan, India, Australia, Africa, Egypt, Israel, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Russia, France, Scandinavia, Mexico, American Indians, and Hawaii. A wonderful supplement to multicultural units.




Social Studies Teaching Activities Books


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An annotated listing of activities books for use with social studies curriculums, focusing on elementary and middle school grades, arranged by curriculum area, topic, and grade level. Includes contact information for publishers and distributors of appropriate books, and an index.




Concepts and Trends in Global Education


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This publication addresses trends and issues in global education, providing information about what global education is and how to teach it. The publication emphasizes ERIC resources. It offers ERIC Digests about global education and selected items from the ERIC database that exemplify different viewpoints and approaches to global education. It contains a directory of key organizations and World Wide Web sites that provide teacher resources. Designed as a guide for educators who want to include global education across the various subjects of the curriculum, the volume is divided into four parts: (1) "Overview of Global and International Education"; (2) "Institutionalizing Global Education"; (3) "Curriculum, Methods, and Approaches"; and (4) "Appendices." Information about documents in the ERIC database and how to submit documents for the database is appended. (BT)




Primary Source Fluency Activities: World Cultures


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Grab your passport to discover primary sources related to each of eight different cultures with activities to help teach important fluency strategies. While learning about people and cultures from around the world, students make content-area connections, develop fluent and meaningful oral reading, and develop vocabulary and word decoding skills. Included with each text is a history connection, a vocabulary connection, and extension ideas. This resource is aligned to the interdisciplinary themes from the Partnership for 21st Century Skills and supports Common Core State Standards. 192pp.




Homeschooling and Parenting Through DIY


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## Homeschooling and Parenting Through DIY Unlock Creativity and Foster Learning Dive into a world where learning and creativity collide in Homeschooling and Parenting Through DIY! Imagine a homeschooling experience that’s as dynamic and engaging as it is educational. This comprehensive eBook is your definitive guide to transforming homeschooling into an adventure filled with hands-on projects, crafting, and interactive learning. Start by understanding the profound benefits of DIY homeschooling. Discover how to set up the perfect creative space that fosters flexible and impactful learning. With chapters dedicated to essential tools and materials, you’ll always be prepared for a new project, ensuring safety and fun go hand in hand. Create an exciting curriculum that integrates DIY craftsmanship into core subjects like Language Arts, Science, and Math. Envision your child engaged in storytelling through creative writing or exploring geometry through art. With science experiments ranging from backyard biology to simple chemistry, learning becomes an exploration of the world around them. History and Geography come to life through artifact crafting and interactive maps, while cultural appreciation is deepened through festival celebrations and world art projects. Encourage creative expression with chapters dedicated to drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Even technology and coding are reimagined with DIY projects designed to make complex concepts accessible and enjoyable. Physical activity is seamlessly incorporated, with DIY sports equipment, outdoor games, and indoor challenges. Your child will also gain valuable life skills through cooking, baking, sewing, and even home maintenance projects. This guide offers more than just activities; it provides strategies for teaching responsibility, enhancing social skills through group projects, and organizing and displaying completed works. Celebrating progress and overcoming challenges are made easy with practical tips and motivational techniques. Join the community of DIY homeschoolers with resources and support that connect you to online forums, recommended readings, and local groups. Homeschooling and Parenting Through DIY is not just a book; it's a journey of creativity, learning, and family bonding. Start your adventure today!




Leveled Texts for Differentiated Content-Area Literacy: World Cultures Through Time Kit


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Differentiate content, process, and product and promote content-area literacy with this dynamic kit about world cultures through time. This kit provides leveled informational texts featuring key historical themes and topics embedded within targeted literacy instruction. Teachers can assess comprehension of informational text using the included Culminating Activity. Additionally, teachers can use multimedia activities to engage students and extend learning. The 60 colorful Leveled Text Cards in this kit are written at four distinct reading levels, each card featuring subtle symbols that denote differentiated reading levels, making differentiation strategies easy to implement. Leveled Texts for Differentiated Content-Area Literacy: World Cultures Through Time Complete Kit includes: Leveled Text Cards; digital resources; Lessons; a Culminating Activity; Tiered Graphic Organizers; Assessment Tools; and audio recordings (of thematic raps and leveled texts).




Teaching U.S. History Through Children's Literature


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Similar to U.S. History Through Children's Literature: From the Colonial Period to World War II in format and approach, historical fiction and nonfiction are integrated into modern U.S. History. For each of these topics, Miller suggests two or more titles-one for use with the entire class and one for use with small reading groups. Summaries of the books, author information, activities, and topics for discussion are supplemented with vocabulary lists and ideas for research topics and further reading. This integrated approach makes history more meaningful to students and helps them retain historical details and facts by immersing them in stories surrounding historical events. A well-researched and thorough resource.