Students will enjoy a variety of puzzles and location activities while reinforcing basic geography skills. Each unit focuses on the identification and location of countries, states, capitals, major cities, bodies of water, and other geographic features. Questions and illustrations may be expanded upon to include enrichment and investigation activities. A complete answer key and a labeled reference map are also included.
"The American Frontier" provides a detailed and richly illustrated overview of the westward expansion of colonial and post-colonial America through diplomacy, war, wanderlust, and grit. The frontier is defined and demythologized as Hollywood's stereotypical portrayals are replaced with factual yet no less fascinating and lively depictions of pioneer life. Daniel Boone, the Louisiana Purchase, the explorations of Lewis and Clark, the subjugation of the Indians, the Mexican-American War, and the building of the transcontinental railroad are among the events and personalities vividly described.Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Maps, tests, answer key, and extensive bibliography included.
Learn the history behind the phrase “We the people”. This nonfiction book analyzes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in an exciting and informative way. The book includes a glossary, a short fiction piece related to the topic, and a bonus activity. With this book that’s perfect for young readers, students can see how the powerful words of the Preamble are reflected in American government. This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble. It also explores important topics like justice and liberty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the Constitution, structure of government, and United States history.
With the Finish Line for ELLs 2.0 workbook, English language learners can improve their performance across the language domains and become familiar with item types on state ELP assessments
Children of today are so used to going everywhere quickly and comfortably in the family car, they take the whole thing for granted. They don't have a clue about the problems and challenges that had to be met by early inventors and automobile factories to make a smooth ride possible for us today. So why not bring one of the inventors of the automobile right into your classroom! Introduce Henry Ford to your students and let them discover for themselves the exciting early history of cars!
This engaging primary source book dives into history to explore immigration during the twentieth century. Learn about the journey millions of immigrants faced trying to seek freedom and better lives in the United States. These people helped shape the country’s languages, traditions, politics, and economy. This book builds content knowledge across multiple social studies disciplines. The text features include a Reader’s Guide, side bars, table of contents, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabulary. The Your Turn! activity extends learning and challenges students to use higher-order thinking skills. The leveled text accommodates below-level, above-level, and English language learners. This book is perfect for projects and reports and great for homeschool, learning at-home, or classroom libraries. Aligns to state standards and readies students for college and career. Learn about Ellis Island, Angel Island, and the significance of the Statue of Liberty. The engaging photos, interesting primary sources, and fascinating side bars will keep students reading cover-to-cover.
Let bestselling author Leil Lowndes show you how to be a master of communication through 11 demonstration video clips, including 5 never-before-published techniques! Expert icebreaker and communications guru Leil Lowndes gets to the roots of your shy factor in this enhanced ebook featuring video clips of the author illustrating 11 of the most successful tricks, including five bonus tricks not included in the original book. Lowndes helps you over hurdles and into meaningful personal and professional conversations using nearly 100 techniques. Here are the little secrets that can unlock the key to success in any potential networking activity, from business and dating to meet-ups and VIP functions.
The U.S. economy affects you every day. How does it work? Learn about this complex system with this social studies book that piques students’ curiosity about history through dynamic primary sources. Primary sources give students unique insights and personal connections to history. Examples of primary sources include a 1920s advertisement and a 1943 image of Americans lining up for ration books. This 32-page book includes text features that help students increase reading comprehension and their understanding of the subject. Packed with interesting facts, sidebars, and essential vocabulary, this book is perfect for reports or projects.
Would you like to make the modules you teach more engaging? Do you want to deliver enjoyable and effective learning? Are you interested in a model that has been proven to work? Would you like to evaluate the quality of what you deliver? This book is key reading for university and further education tutors who want to engage and motivate their students, and create learning environments that cater for diversity whilst producing more successful outcomes. Based on experience, the author provides practical expertise on: Challenging the standard module structures Maximising attendance, enthusiasm and commitment without compromising quality Putting supported assessment and feedback at the heart of learning Providing appropriate support for all students Increasing self-esteem, confidence and independence in learning Evaluating the success of the module The book has two sections – the first focuses on design, and the second on delivery and evaluation. It details practical ideas for seminars, lectures, assessment, feedback and student support that readers will be able to apply immediately to their own teaching practice. As such, the book provides key reading for all those interested in improving student learning and retention.
