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Description

Bright ideas for learning

"Written by a math educator, this innovative book encourages critical thinking and sparks memorable mathematical conversations. You and your child decide what to count on each page. You have many choices, and the longer you look, the more possibilities you'll notice. There are no wrong answers in this book. As long as you're talking about what you see, think, and wonder, you're talking math!"--

2) Discovering great artists: hands-on art experiences in the styles of the great masters

Author

Kohl, MaryAnn F

Series

Publisher

Chicago Review Press

Pub. Date

2020.

Edition

2nd edition.

Physical Desc

ix, 150 pages : color illustrations ; 22 x 28 cm

Language

English

Description

"Discovering Great Artists is a creative collection of easy art-appreciation activities for children. Kids will find 110 amazingly fun and unique projects to experience the styles and techniques of the great masters from the Renaissance to the present. A brief biography of each artist is included with each fully illustrated, child-tested art activity that introduces the featured painting. Artists include painters, sculptors, photographers and more....

3) Bringing math home: a parent's guide to elementary school math: games, activities, projects

Author

Churchman, Suzanne L

Language

English

Appears on list

Homeschool Resources

Formats

Description

This ultimate parents' guide to elementary school math features projects, games, and activities children and parents can do together to increase their understanding of basic math concepts. Fun activities such as mapping a child's bedroom for practice in measurements or keeping a diary of numeric items like vacation mileage and expenses reinforce the math skills outlined in each lesson. Using the standards issued by the National Council of Teachers...

4) Raised in the kitchen: making memories from scratch, one recipe at a time

Author

Cheney, Carrian

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Popular food blogger Carrian Cheney invites us into the kitchen with recipes that can help you teach your kids to be more confident, independent cooks"--

5) Go Greek!

Author

Hawes, Alison

Series

Crabtree connections

Publisher

Crabtree Pub. Co

Pub. Date

[2011]

Physical Desc

32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.

Language

English

Description

Live life in true ancient Greek style with these activities: cook up a storm with ancient Greek recipes, make your own amazing Greek pottery, turn into a Greek hero with your own victory wreath. Live like the ancient Greeks by recreating their food, clothing, and important symbols.

6) 8th grade math review

Publisher

LearningExpress

Pub. Date

[2009]

Edition

First edition.

Physical Desc

1 online resource (x, 307 pages) : illustrations

Language

English

Description

Do you need help understanding algebra, geometry, probability, or measurement? Do you want to get better grades in school and do well on state assessment tests? This invaluable math resource includes everything you need to build critical math skills, prepare for school and state exams, and improve your math problem-solving ability. The e-book includes a pretest and posttest, 32 short lessons that gradually increase in difficulty, and hundreds of practice...

7) Insectigations: 40 hands-on activities to explore the insect world

Author

Blobaum, Cindy

Series

Young naturalists

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 4

Language

English

Formats

Description

Experiments, art projects, and games help kids explore the world of insects, from butterflies to beetles to crickets.

8) Adding talk to the equation: discussion and discovery in mathematics

Publisher

Kanopy Streaming

Pub. Date

2016.

Physical Desc

1 online resource (34 video files, approximately 128 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound

Language

English

Description

Adding Talk to the Equation helps teachers learn how to skillfully lead math conversations so all students stay in the game, stay motivated about learning, and ultimately deepen their understanding. This collection features five case studies filmed in grades 1-6 and shows teachers at various stages in their practice of generating and managing rich mathematics conversations. Lucy emphasizes the progression that occurs as teachers get more comfortable...

9) Awesome snake science: 40 activities for learning about snakes

Author

Blobaum, Cindy

Series

Young Naturalists

Lexile measure

1060L

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook, Kindle

Description

From cobras and copperheads to pythons and boas, all types of snakes are covered in this book of 40 science experiments, art projects, and games that help budding herpetologists gain a greater appreciation for these slithering reptiles. Activities include making foldable fangs to learn how snakes' teeth and jaws work together; simulating cytotoxic snake venom while making a tasty snack using an everyday enzyme found in pineapple; and mimicking

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10) Math tools in action: Journals

Publisher

Kanopy Streaming

Pub. Date

2014.

Physical Desc

1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 40 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound

Language

English

Description

Powerful tools for mathematics instruction can make a good lesson great. Simple and accessible, Math tools in action: journals, bringing mathematical practices to life in the classroom on a daily basis. Math journals invite students to relate their own ideas, experiences and prior knowledge to the learning at hand while encouraging them to clarify their thoughts and to use challenging and precise math vocabulary. Watch Chris and 4th grade students...

11) Outdoor math: fun activities for every season

Author

AdBåge, Emma

Language

English

Formats

Description

Language arts explorer. Save the planet

Look around you--math is everywhere! This introduction to math uses objects found in nature to explore arithmetic, counting, shapes and more with fun activities for every season.

12) Save the planet: compost it

Author

Barker, David

Series

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Formats

Description

Save the Planet: Compost it applies the NCTE/IRA Standards to science and social studies content. Each book sends the reader on a fact-finding mission, posing an initial challenge and concluding with questions and answers. Through engaging, interactive scenarios, learners can experiment with text prediction, purpose-driven research, and creative problem solving all critical thinking skills while learning about ways to care for our planet.

13) 4th grade geometry practice: 2

Series

Publisher

LearningExpress, LLC

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

1 online resource.

Language

English

Description

One of six diagnostic mathematics tests designed to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Multiple-choice questions test ability in geometry.

14) 4th grade geometry practice: 3

Series

Publisher

LearningExpress, LLC

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

1 online resource.

Language

English

Description

One of six practice mathematics tests designed to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Multiple-choice questions test ability in geometry.

15) 4th grade geometry practice: 1

Series

Publisher

LearningExpress, LLC

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

1 online resource.

Language

English

Description

One of six diagnostic mathematics tests designed to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Multiple-choice questions test ability in geometry.

16) Think nonfiction!

Publisher

Kanopy Streaming

Pub. Date

2014.

Physical Desc

1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 30 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound

Language

English

Description

Nonfiction rules! When you walk into a classroom awash in nonfiction, you know it - no quiet kids sitting at desks here. Instead we see them chattering a mile a minute over a photograph of the jaws of a great white shark or brimming with questions while poring over books about the underground railroad. Join Stephanie Harvey and Anne Goudvis, authors of Strategies that work, in Barb Smith's reading workshop as her students begin to explore the wild...

17) Outdoor science lab for kids: 52 family-friendly experiments for the yard, garden, playground, and park

Author

Heinecke, Liz Lee

Language

English

Formats

Description

"Outdoor Science Lab for Kids" offers 52 fun science activities for families to do together.

18) 4th grade data analysis & probability practice: 3

Series

Publisher

LearningExpress, LLC

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

1 online resource.

Language

English

Description

One of six practice mathematics tests designed to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Multiple-choice questions test ability in data analysis and probability.

19) 4th grade data analysis & probability practice: 2

Series

Publisher

LearningExpress, LLC

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

1 online resource.

Language

English

Description

One of six diagnostic mathematics tests designed to help students pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses. Multiple-choice questions test ability in data analysis and probability.

20) 4th grade data analysis & probability practice: 1

Publisher

LearningExpress, LLC

Pub. Date

[2014]

Physical Desc

1 online resource

Language

English

Description