Here is the first installment of my Hobbit lessons. The Hobbit An Unexpected Journey is coming to theaters in December so what would be better that reading The Hobbit once again? I couldn't really think of anything. I reread the book to complete this vocabulary study and found it to be as delightful as I remembered it. This product has over 90 pages of vocabulary words from The Hobbit in graphic organizers. Many of these organizers have student-friendly definitions, ways for students to rate their understanding of the word, and space for non-linguistic representations. Take a look at the preview below. If you like it, it can be found in my store at:
The Vocabulary of The Hobbit
Hobbit Vocab Preview
Monday, August 20, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Back to School Sale on TPT
Need some new ideas and products for your classroom? Teachers Pay Teachers is having a sale on Aug. 12-13 with up to 28% off. Just use promo code BTS12 at checkout to get an additional 10% off. Most top sellers will have their stores on sale as well. Happy back to school shopping!
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Mars Rover Curiosity Lands on the First Day of School
This is just the most exciting thing for an earth and space science teacher like myself. I start back to school with students tomorrow and Curiosity lands, if everything goes as it should.
Last year we ended the year in my astronomy unit with 6th grade and this year they come back as 7th graders to finish the astronomy unit. This has got to be the greatest opening for an astronomy unit since Spirit and Opportunity landed! I have been trying to find other rover lessons besides the one I wrote for this great event. I have found a great resource through Mars Education (ASU) that has many STEM elements. "Marsbound" brings the "E" in STEM to life by having students design a mission to mars while staying under budget and getting the best scientific return. I would recommend this project to students 6-early college. I will definitely be using it this year as a hook for getting students interested in science and engineering. Here is the link:
http://marsed.mars.asu.edu/marsbound
Good luck Curiosity!
Last year we ended the year in my astronomy unit with 6th grade and this year they come back as 7th graders to finish the astronomy unit. This has got to be the greatest opening for an astronomy unit since Spirit and Opportunity landed! I have been trying to find other rover lessons besides the one I wrote for this great event. I have found a great resource through Mars Education (ASU) that has many STEM elements. "Marsbound" brings the "E" in STEM to life by having students design a mission to mars while staying under budget and getting the best scientific return. I would recommend this project to students 6-early college. I will definitely be using it this year as a hook for getting students interested in science and engineering. Here is the link:
http://marsed.mars.asu.edu/marsbound
Good luck Curiosity!
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