Curriculum Notes

A roundup of new lesson materials and curriculum ideas on the Web.

Get Graphic
A high school English teacher talks about how and why he uses graphic novels in the classroom. May 4, 2009 – Teacher
A Vision of the Future Worth $10,000
The 2009 ExploraVision awards have kicked off, encouraging students to imagine the future of technology. September 17, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Better Than a Book Report!
The national Letters About Literature contest gets students writing about books that have made an impact on their lives. September 5, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Mapping the Future
An online curriculum map aims to provide social studies teachers with 21st century lessons. July 29, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
It’s a Bug’s Life, Too!
Eek! Insect, spider, or rodent in your classroom? An online curriculum promotes the science of green pest control. June 23, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
News Briefs

A Vision of the Future Worth $10,000
The 2009 ExploraVision awards have kicked off, encouraging students to imagine the future of technology. September 17, 2008 – Teacher (Web)

Better Than a Book Report!
The national Letters About Literature contest gets students writing about books that have made an impact on their lives. September 5, 2008 – Teacher (Web)

Mapping the Future
An online curriculum map aims to provide social studies teachers with 21st century lessons. July 29, 2008 – Teacher (Web)

It’s a Bug’s Life, Too!
Eek! Insect, spider, or rodent in your classroom? An online curriculum promotes the science of green pest control. June 23, 2008 – Teacher (Web)

Buzz Lightyear Launches Students Into Space
NASA and Disney provide an educational online feature of one toy’s extraterrestrial adventure. June 10, 2008 – Teacher (Web)

All About “Our Courts”
New online program will bring civics lessons about courts to the classroom. June 6, 2008 – Teacher (Web)

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Blackboard vs. Moodle
A growing number of K-12 educators are using course-management systems to distribute information to students and their parents. June 13, 2008 – Digital Directions
Buzz Lightyear Launches Students Into Space
NASA and Disney provide an educational online feature of one toy’s extraterrestrial adventure. June 10, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
All About “Our Courts”
New online program will bring civics lessons about courts to the classroom. June 6, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Hot Topics: Global Warming
A lesson plan suited for Earth Day fans the flames of controversy over climate change. April 22, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
On the Farm
Lesson plans from Teaching Tolerance explore the role of identity during the presidential election season. March 25, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Identity Politics
Lesson plans from Teaching Tolerance explore the role of identity during the presidential election season. March 21, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Google Contest Draws Creativity
Google uses a doodling competition to encourage thoughtful creativity and artistic skills in the classroom. March 14, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Fun With Forecasting
The Weather Channel Kids engages students with interactive games that are reinforced with lesson plans for all ages. March 4, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Global Communication
Students debate the issues online at a global conference. February 20, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Bridging the Racial Divide
February 13, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Black History Month: Innovation and Creation
January 30, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
MLK Day: Pay It Forward
January 16, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Mock Election 2008
January 8, 2008 – Teacher (Web)
Math Club Members Only
November 27, 2007 – Teacher (Web)
Virtual Running
November 12, 2007 – Teacher (Web)
Teaching Civic Responsibility
November 5, 2007 – Teacher (Web)
Lessons About Climate Change Pose Many Challenges for Science Teachers
October 29, 2007 – Education Week
Firsthand Accounts
October 23, 2007 – Teacher (Web)
Educating about 'Cutting'
October 22, 2007 – Teacher
What Can Jena Teach Us?
October 17, 2007 – Teacher (Web)

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