China Lapbook – I really like that their lapbook has laminated cards of Traditional Costumes which are separated showing layers such as hair (use as discussions for hair styles or why hair was worn a certain way), clothing (use as discussions of ceremonial dress or traditional dress – make more and use for play!), etc. [...]
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China Lapbook
13-May-08Presidents Day
08-Feb-08The third Monday in February is a day for honoring both Washington and Lincoln, as well as all the other men who have served as president. The White House has an index to the biographies of all the Presidents of The United States of America, from 1789 to present, a wealth of information including a [...]
2008 – The Year of the Rat
08-Feb-08February 7, 2008 — The Year of the Rat Gung Hay Fat Choy! Traditional Celebration of the Chinese New Year Of all the traditional Chinese festivals, the new Year was perhaps the most elaborate, colorful, and important. This was a time for the Chinese to congratulate each other and themselves on having passed through another [...]
Black History Month
02-Feb-08Learn about African American leaders and heritage during Black History Month. These creative lessons will inspire thoughtful classroom discussion. Gales has Black History Month free resources, calendar with notable dates, activities from Gale’s, and loads of biographies. National Geographic’s Legacy of Change: Icons of The American Civil Rights Movement photo gallery. Activities from Crayola: Sparkling [...]
Lessons from Peace Corps
20-Jan-08Browse or search lesson plans for grades 3-12 to translate firsthand experiences of Peace Corps Volunteers into cultural, geographical, and language arts lessons for your kids.
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14-Jan-08Hail to the Chief: Inauguration Lessons. Every four years on January 20, a president takes the Oath of Office. This week, Education World offers ten lesson plans to help your students learn about and commemorate the inauguration. A few of the lessons are: Write letters to the president, Inauguration Firsts, Comparing Inaugural Addresses, I Do [...]
