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This book contains an integrated unit on insects and spiders and other small animals suitable for the junior level classroom.The unit covers aspects of science, English, math, social studies and visual arts. Living world concepts of science are the major curriculum focus in this unit. Specific learning objectives have been included as for each of the activities in the book. You may choose to use them or write your own depending on the needs and capabilities of your particular students. The activity pages may be photocopied for classroom use. Assessment tables can also be copied and used for your convenience. more...

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This is an interesting and fascinating look at dinosaurs across all curriculum areas but with a strong focus on technology. The range of activities also incorporates the range of learning styles – visual, auditory, reading and kinaesthetic. This high-interest theme can be developed either on its own or incorporated into your existing unit. The hard work is done – think of the saving in your time! The activities encourage students to work independently and teaches them skills that can be used in other areas. A variety of research resources are incorporated such as posters, videos, books, Internet, PowerPoint®, audio-cassettes etc. This unit is multi-level and caters to students from Grade 2-6, making it ideal for a multi-level class situation. It has the flexibility for students to work at their own level while developing and extending their skills. This unit can be done on activity sheets or completed using presentation software programs. more...

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A collection of highly motivating Internet based research topics including Marine Life and other Underwater Wonders, Astronomy and Space, the Ancient World, Famous People, Our Earth and Unexplained Mysteries. Web references for research are sourced, provided and regularly maintained through the publisher?s website. more...

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K - 1 Reading Skills - Book 1. This series of 4 graded resource books introduces and then provides practice and revision in a developmental sequence the vocabulary and basic phonetic and grammar skills that children are exposed to at each stage of early reading. Book 1 covers:. • initial consonant sounds – m, s, h, f, b, w, p, c, t, g, l, d, j,. • blend, pl and digraph, th. • endings – s, er, ed, ing. • Punctuation – periods, capital, quotation marks. The books are laid out in a way that makes them useful support material and activities that can be used for:. • largely independent work. • a parent supervised group. • teacher-aide supervised individual/group. • a teacher-led shared activity within a reading program. This series is a power-packed supplementary teaching resource. more...

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K - 1 Reading Skills - Book 3. This series of 4 graded resource books introduces and then provides practice and revision in a developmental sequence the vocabulary and basic phonetic and grammar skills that children are exposed to at each stage of early reading. Book 3 covers:. • blends – fr, gr, cr, gl, pl, fl, st, sc, sp, sm. • short vowels a, e, i, o, u. • alphabetical order. • contractions. • Changing y to ies and ied. The books are laid out in a way that makes them useful support material and activities that can be used for:. • largely independent work. • a parent supervised group. • teacher-aide supervised individual/group. • a teacher-led shared activity within a reading program. This series is a power-packed supplementary teaching resource. more...

Price: $5.95