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The Productive Teacher
I use the latest in brain science research to create lessons that are engaging for students and easy for teachers.
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Learning About Culture in Elementary School
This month, my second graders are learning about culture. Culture is one of those things that is hard to understand in the abstract. Instead, kids find it easier to learn about culture through specific examples. To help my students understand culture, I created these slide shows on Mexican and Chinese culture. The slide shows teach about language, food, music, art, clothing, and holidays. Students can use these slide shows to compare and contrast the two cultures, or to discu
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Arizona Reading Passage for Elementary Students
Help your students learn about the state of Arizona with this Arizona reading passage for elementary students. One of the best ways to...
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Building Background Knowledge: Mario Molina
Why learn about Mario Molina? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in...
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Building Background Knowledge: Mae Jemison
Why learn about Mae Jemison? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in...
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Building Background Knowledge: Ynes Mexia
Why learn about Ynes Mexia? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in...
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Building Background Knowledge: Katherine Johnson
Why learn about Katherine Johnson? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists...
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Building Background Knowledge: Ernest Just
Why learn about Ernest Just? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in...
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Building Background Knowledge: Alexander Graham Bell
Why learn about Alexander Graham Bell? New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific...
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Building Background Knowledge: Jane Goodall
New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in various fields. Another change...
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Building Background Knowledge: Marie Maynard Daly
New science TEKS are coming to Texas! One change is that students will learn about specific scientists in various fields. Another change...
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