http://wikisori.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Bobv&feedformat=atomwikisori - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T01:56:23ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.27.1http://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Worksheets/Printouts:Math&diff=5325Worksheets/Printouts:Math2011-10-31T04:01:11Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>This page contains a list of free math worksheets and printouts.<br><br> <br />
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=== Number Cards ===<br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/SmallNumbercards1-9000.pdf Small Number Cards]<br> <br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LargeNumbercards1-9000.pdf Large Number Cards]<br> <br />
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=== Bead Materials ===<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Bead_Stair_Activities.pdf Bead Stair Activities]<br>[http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/BeadArrows.pdf Bead Chain Arrows 1]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/beadchainarrows1.pdf Bead Chain Arrows 2]<br><br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/100ChainBeadArrows.pdf 100 Chain Bead Arrows]<br> [http://www.montessorimom.com/downloads/Counting_arrows_blank.pdf Counting Arrows Blank]<br>[http://www.montessorimom.com/downloads/Counting_chain_arrows.pdf Counting Chain Arrows]<br> <br />
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=== Strip Board ===<br />
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==== Addition ====<br />
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/AdditionStripBoard.pdf Addition Strip Board]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/Addition_CombinationSlips.pdf Addition Combination Strips]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/AddControlChart-1.pdf Addition Control Chart 1]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/AddControlChart-2.pdf Addition Control Chart 2]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/AdditionChart-3.pdf Addition Chart 3]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/AdditionChart-4.pdf Addition Chart 4]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/additionchart.pdf Addition Chart Blank]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/additionexercises.pdf Addition Chart Exercises]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/additiontablesboard.pdf Addition Tables Board]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/addition-special-cases.pdf Addition Special Cases]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/addition-breaking-down-addends.pdf Breaking Down Addends]<br> <br />
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==== Subtraction ====<br />
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/subtractionexercises1.pdf Subtraction Exercises]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/Subtraction_Combination%20Slips.pdf Subtraction Combination Slips 1]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/Subtraction_Combination%20Slips2.pdf Subtraction Combination Slips 2]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/SubControlChart-1.pdf Subtraction Control Chart] - Needs 8 1/2 x 14 paper.<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/SubStripBoard-1.pdf Subtraction Strip Board Part 1] (Combine with Part 2)<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/SubStripBoard-2.pdf Subtraction Strip Board Part 2] (Combine with Part 1)<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/SubtractionAnswerChips.pdf Subtraction Answer Chips]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/SubtractionChart-1.pdf Subtraction Chart 1]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/SubtractionChart-2.pdf Subtraction Chart 2]<br> <br />
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==== Multiplication ====<br />
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/multiplicationexercises.pdf Multiplication Exercises]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/multiplicationtablesboard.pdf Multiplication Tables Board]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/Multiplication_Combination%20Slips.pdf Multiplication Combination Slips]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/multiplication-special-cases.pdf Multiplication Special Cases]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/MultiplicationTables.pdf Multiplication Tables Control Chart]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/multiplication-of-sum.pdf Multiplication of a Sum]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/decanomial.pdf Decanomial Square]<br> <br />
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==== Division ====<br />
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/DivisionChart-Summary&Blank.pdf Division Summary Chart]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/Divisionexercises1.pdf Division Exercises ]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/Division_CombinationSlips.pdf Division Combination Slips]<br> <br />
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=== Geometry ===<br />
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/bluetriangles.pdf Blue Constructive Triangles]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/trianglebox1.pdf Constructive Triangle Box 1]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/shapes.pdf Shapes]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/solids1.pdf Solid Geometric Form Cards]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/thick1.pdf Thick Outline Geometric Form Cards]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/thin1.pdf Thin Outline Geometric Form Cards]<br>[http://jmjpublishing.com/JMJpdfs4all/09ConstTriangles1-5.pdf Constructive Triangles Boxes # 1-5]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Measuring_Volume_Set.pdf Measuring Volume]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Geometry_Word_Cards.pdf Geometry Word Cards]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Triangle_Stars.pdf Triangle Stars]<br>[http://www.dltk-kids.com/p.asp?b=m&p=http://www.dltk-kids.com/school/pschoolhouse.asp Schoolhopuse Paper Craft: Geometry Practice]<br> <br />
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=== Rulers ===<br />
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/redrulers.pdf Red Rulers]<br>[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/bluerulers-1.pdf Blue Rulers]<br> <br />
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=== Math Activities ===<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Cards_and_Counters_Template.pdf Cards and Counters Template]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Teen_Stamping_Chart.pdf Teen Stamping Chart]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Multiplication_Bead_Board.pdf Multiplication Bead Board]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Measurement_Vocabulary_Cards.pdf Measurement Vocabulary Cards]<br>[http://jmjpublishing.com/JMJpdfs4all/09SpindleCards.pdf Spindle Cards] <br>[http://www.montessorimom.com/downloads/COUNTING_1_10.pdf Counting 1-10 template]<br>[http://www.homeschoolmath.net/worksheets/table-number-chart.php?form=1&min=1&blank_pc=100&cols=10&rows=10&step=1&colorstep=0&font=Por+defecto&FontSize=14pt&pad=15&ptitle=++++++&Submit=Entregar Number Chart 1 Blank]<br>[http://montessorimom.com/downloads/fraction_cards.pdf Fractions Cards]<br>[http://montessorimom.com/downloads/fraction_labels.pdf Fractions Labels]<br>[http://montessorimom.com/downloads/fraction_labels_2.pdf Fractions Labels 2]<br>[http://www.maitrilearning.com/files/mathequationmaster.pdf Math Equation Masters]<br>[http://www.maitrilearning.com/PDF/dotgamepaper.pdf Dot Game Paper]<br>[http://www.eduplace.com/math/mw/background/1/08a/ts_1_8a_dev-1.pdf Solid Shapes]<br>[http://www.eduplace.com/math/mw/background/1/08a/ts_1_8a_dev-2.pdf Solid Shapes Face Match]<br>[http://www.mathwire.com/100board/100board.pdf Hundred Board Template]<br>[http://www.mathwire.com/100board/smallstudnumbers100.pdf Small Numbers 1-100 for Hundred Board]<br>[http://www.mathwire.com/100board/hbmagic.pdf Hundred Board Magic for Teachers]<br>[http://www.mathwire.com/100board/hb2.html Hundred Board Magic Lesson]<br>[http://www.mathwire.com/100board/hbpuzzles.pdf Hundred Board Puzzles]<br>[http://montessorination.com/site_media/printouts/number_tiles.pdf Number Tiles 0-9]<br>[http://montessorination.com/site_media/printouts/quantity_tiles.pdf Quantity Tiles 0-9]<br>[http://montessorination.com/site_media/printouts/counting_cards1.pdf Counting Cards 1]<br>[http://montessorination.com/site_media/printouts/counting_cards2.pdf Counting Cards 2]<br>[http://montessorination.com/site_media/printouts/counting_cards3.pdf Counting Cards 3]<br>[http://www.dltk-cards.com/dominos/index.htm Print Custom Dominos]<br>[http://www.dltk-kids.com/p.asp?b=m&p=http://www.dltk-kids.com/animals/pcircle_frog.asp Circle Fractions Frog Craft]<br>[http://www.dltk-kids.com/p.asp?b=m&p=http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/rainbows/prainbow_paper_craft.asp Rainbow paper craft:fraction "Half"]<br>[http://www.first-school.ws/theme/printables/dominoes-math.htm Printable Dominoes]<br>[http://www.first-school.ws/t/numbers/worksheets/domino-addition.htm Dominoes Addition]<br>[http://www.schoolexpress.com/fws/cat.php?id=2303 Beginning Money]<br>[http://www.schoolexpress.com/fws/cat.php?id=2487 Count By]<br>[http://www.schoolexpress.com/fws/cat.php?id=2514 Money]<br>[http://www.schoolexpress.com/fws/cat.php?id=2308 Place Value]<br>[http://www.schoolexpress.com/fws/cat.php?id=2464 Roman Numerals]<br>[http://www.schoolexpress.com/fws/cat.php?id=2305 Rounding]<br> <br />
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=== Math Facts Practice ===<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Addition_Wheels.pdf Addition Wheels]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Multiplication_Wheels.pdf Multiplication Wheels]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Multiplication_Review_Sheet.pdf Multiplication Review] <br />
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=== Number Writing Practice ===<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Tracing_Numbers_(Print).pdf Tracing Numbers - Print]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Tracing_Numbers_(Handwriting).pdf Tracing Numbers - Handwriting]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Tracing_Numbers_(Cursive).pdf Tracing Number - Cursive]<br>[http://www.dltk-teach.com/numbers/number-stamps.htm Number Stamps]<br>[http://www.dltk-teach.com/numbers/simple-numbers.htm Simple Numbers Template]<br> <br />
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[[Category:Worksheets/Printouts]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Parent_Resources&diff=5282Parent Resources2011-09-06T04:27:01Z<p>Bobv: /* Blogs */</p>
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<div><br> '''This page is a place to add links to other usefule websites, Montessori blogs and videos that provide valuable resources for parents.''' <br />
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== Links ==<br />
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*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/resources.html Research Articles, Lesson Plans, and Audio lectures on Montessori theory] All for free from a woman-owned, green business founded by an AMI Montessori directress (and mother of a preschooler and teenager) <br />
*[http://www.kidstalknews.com Kids Talk News, by Maren Stark Schmidt] - column dealing with childhood development issues <br />
*[http://www.positivediscipline.com/jane.html Positive Discipline,&nbsp; Jane Nelson, Ed. D.] - Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor <br />
*[http://www.montessori.edu/homeschooling.html Montessori Homeschooling] <br />
*[http://www.progressivephonics.com/ Progressive Phonics] - Progressive Phonics is an all-in-one reading program that is easy, fun, and totally FREE---that's right, totally and completely free! <br />
*[http://www.activitytv.com Activity TV] Find lots of activities for kids, with video instructions and printables. Crafts, Magic, Puppets, Science, and more! <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/ Montessori for Everybody] This site will be a place to offer information in many forms to parents, educators, and anyone else who is using Maria Montessori’s ideas about education – or would like to do so <br />
*[http://www.autismweb.com/ Autism Web] - A community of parents interested in Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome <br />
*[http://www.math.com/students/practice/arithmeticpractice.htm Math Practice] - Basic Math Practice Online <br />
*[http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/resources/RCResult.htm?contentId=28 Saxon Homeschool] - Online Activities for Math and Phonics <br />
*[http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/teachers/minibooks.html#mini Printable Mini books Resources] <br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site] <br />
*[http://www.bookadventure.com/ BookAdventure.com] - Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8 <br />
*[http://www.education.com/ education.com] - Provides parents of school-aged children with free access to information and resources to give them the answers they need. <br />
*[http://www.mathfactcafe.com/default.aspx Math Fact Cafe] - Free math worksheets for elementary school and home use. <br />
*[http://www.freemathworksheets.net/ Free Math Worksheets] - Free Math worksheets. <br />
*[http://www.tlsbooks.com/ TLS Books] - Free worksheets for home and school use. <br />
*[http://www.homeschoolmath.net/ Home School Math] - Free Math Worksheets. <br />
*[http://www.softschools.com/ Soft Schools] - Free math worksheets and games, grammar quizzes and free phonics worksheets and games. <br />
*[http://www.kidzone.ws/ Kidzone] - Free Printable Activity Worksheets. <br />
*[http://www.superkids.com/ SuperKids] Free fun ways to expand knowledge and skills: math and time worksheets and more. <br />
*[http://www.mathslice.com/ Math Slice] - Free printable math worksheets. <br />
*[http://www.mathsisfun.com/ Math is Fun] - Free printable math worksheets, online math games. <br />
*[http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/ Math Worksheet Wizard] - Free printable math worksheets. <br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/ DadsWorksheets.com] Free printable math worksheets: 4,817...and counting! <br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/science-experiments 51 Awesome Science Experiments &amp; Videos for Kids] - Science experiments and science experiment videos full of fun, exciting, and innovative ways to learn all about your favorite areas of science. <br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/math-resources Guide to Online Schools] - A Complete List of Online Math Resources. <br />
*[http://www.tutorhunt.com/ Tutor Hunt] - Connecting Private Tutors and Students<br />
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== Blogs ==<br />
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*[http://montessoristory.blogspot.com/ Our Montessori Story] - Blog for Home-Base Montessori Preschool <br />
*[http://sunriselearninglab.blogspot.com/ Sunrise Learning Lab] - A lovely homeschooling blog inspired by both Montessori and Reggio Emilia. <br />
*[http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com Super Fun Mama] <br />
*[http://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com/ Montessori for Everyone] - Offers printable materials for all the curricular areas, including language, reading, math, art, music, science, history, and geography <br />
*[http://www.montessoricandy.com/ Montessori Candy] - Montessori Candy is a place to: Share ideas, inspiration, information, and sweet morsels of Montessori Candy for all your senses. <br />
*[http://themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com/ The Moveable Alphabet] - The Diary of an AMI Montessori Theorist <br />
*[http://adventuresinmontessori.blogspot.com/ Adventures in Montessori] <br />
*[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/ Momtessori] Creative ideas for growing minds <br />
*[http://www.homemademontessori.blogspot.com/ Homemade Montessori] - to help other homeschoolers or teachers that love the Montessori teaching methods, but are also on a budget! <br />
*[http://montessoriconfessions.blogspot.com/ Confessions of a Montessori Mom] - Rants and raves, personal stories, plus advice and tips from a stay-at-home work-at-home mom and Montessori trained teacher! <br />
*[http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/my_montessori_journey/ My Montessori Journey] - A blog devoted to Montessori education with a little bit of this and that thrown in. <br />
*[http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/ Montessori Mama] - Montessori education information from a Montessori teacher and Mom <br />
*[http://montessorisecrets.blogspot.com/ Montessori Secrets] - An insider's guide to Montessori <br />
*[http://leptir-mojpribor.blogspot.com/ Leptir]&nbsp;- Montessori blog written by Montessori teacher 3-6 from Croatia<br> <br />
*[http://www.montessoriblog.com/ MontessoriBlog.com] A site dedicated to all things Montessori, including Montessori Quotes, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Materials &amp; Toys, as well as a blog for discussing Montessori-related topics. <br />
*[http://montessoribyhand.blogspot.com/ Montessori by Hand] Blog by Montessori teacher, fiber artist, pattern designer, wife, servant to two cats. <br />
*[http://montessorihouse.blogspot.com/ Montessori House] Montessori for Infants and Toddlers <br />
*[http://blog.montessoriprintshop.com/ Montessori Print Shop Blog] Learn about Montessori Philosophy and Materials. Freebies are here too! <br />
*[http://montessorispanishclassroom.blogspot.com/ Montessori Spanish Classroom] Here you'll find activities, games and ideas to help you teach Spanish in a fun way. <br />
*[http://whatdidwedoallday.blogspot.com/ What DID We Do All Day?] Home of the Ultimate Montessori Blog List, Ultimate Montessori Blog Search, and Ultimate Montessori Homemade Materials Collaboration <br />
*[http://themontessorigoldmine.blogspot.com The Montessori Goldmine] Tons of great resources from across the web, discovered by a Montessori Mom. <br />
*[http://www.montessorienelhogar.com/ Montessori en el hogar] A blog of ideas for educating parents in the home using the Montessori method (in Spanish) <br />
*[http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/ Art Projects For Kids] - Classroom-Tested Art Projects for K-5 and Beyond<br />
*[http://www.onlinedegree.net/50-must-read-montessori-blogs/ 50 Must Read Montessori Blogs] - some by teachers, others by fellow moms and dads - do an excellent job providing information on what they can expect from exposing their kids to Montessori’s philosophies.<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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<videoflash>64QxqpF0P9w&NR=1</videoflash><br> An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials <br />
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<br> <videoflash>OM1Gu9KXVkk&feature=related</videoflash><br> Montessori Education for the Early Childhood Years <br />
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<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Cardboard_templates_with_holes&diff=5245Cardboard templates with holes2011-07-24T18:19:01Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Cardboard templates with holes. <br />
*A contrasting colored shoelace. <br><br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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This can be an individual or a group presentation. <br> <br />
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Make sure the template is prepared and the knot at one end of the shoelace is tied before you begin the presentation. <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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#Directress takes the tray of materials from the shelf and brings it to the table. <br />
#Directress takes the shoelace, hold the unknotted end with the thumb and the index finger. <br />
#Take the shoelace and go through the holes in the template, moving it "up through" and "down through" the holes till it ends at the last hole. <br />
#When finished, show the child how to take it out by picking and pulling the last bit of shoelace from the next hole that we are going to take out from. <br />
#Pull the shoelace back through the hole. (i.e. the opposite direction)<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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The templates with the punched holes provide guidelines for the child. <br> <br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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The children should be given a prepared set of materials for them to do the similar exercise after the demonstration.<br>They may take cards for father's day, mother's day, etc by using attractive shaped cardboard template and colored ribbons.<br><br> <br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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'''Direct aims:<br>''' <br />
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*To introduce the child to sewing.<br />
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*To develop the child's fine motor control. <br />
*To develop the child's concentration. <br />
*To develop the child's independence. <br />
*To prepare the child's skill for later project work.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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May use attractively shaped cardboard templates (hearts, animals, etc).<br>May use different materials for sewing (colored ribbons, thick wool and raffia string).<br><br> <br />
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=== Links ===<br />
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[http://simplymontessori.blogspot.com/2010/11/adventures-in-lacing.html Adventures In Lacing]<br />
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[[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Grammar_Symbols:_Introduction_to_Nouns_and_Verbs&diff=5244Grammar Symbols: Introduction to Nouns and Verbs2011-07-24T18:10:45Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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=== Age ===<br />
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*Noun Pyramid <br />
*Verb Sphere<br />
*Noun Card<br />
*Verb Card<br />
*Index Cards (or other type of paper to write nouns and verbs on)<br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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#Directoress rolls the sphere and allows the child to roll the sphere, while discussing the connection between the rolling and the concept of an action. "Verbs have energy." <br />
#Directoress attempts to roll the pyramid and shows that it does not. The directoress shows how the pyramid is stable due to the flat sides and presents the idea of a concept of a noun being something that is more stable. <br />
#Directoress presents two dimensional representation of nouns and verbs with the noun and verb cards. <br />
#Directoress allows children to define their own list of nouns and verbs. <br />
#Directoress allows children to act out verbs and discusses that you really can't act out a noun such as a horse, but you can act out a horse running. This leads to better understanding of the connection between a noun and a verb and demonstrates the difference between the two.<br />
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*Present the idea of a verb (action) <br />
*Present the idea of a noun<br />
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*To present the abstract concept of grammar in three dimensions so that the child can understand it better.<br />
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[[Category:Language]] [[Category:Language_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Grammar_Symbols:_Introduction_to_Nouns_and_Verbs&diff=5243Grammar Symbols: Introduction to Nouns and Verbs2011-07-24T17:25:48Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br> <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Noun Pyramid <br />
*Verb Sphere<br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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#Directoress rolls the sphere and allows the child to roll the sphere, while discussing the connection between the rolling and the concept of an action. "Verbs have energy." <br />
#Directoress attempts to roll the pyramid and shows that it does not. The directoress shows how the pyramid is stable due to the flat sides and presents the idea of a concept of a noun being something that is more stable. <br />
#Directoress presents two dimensional representation of nouns and verbs with the noun and verb cards. <br />
#Directoress allows children to define their own list of nouns and verbs. <br />
#Directoress allows children to act out verbs and discusses that you really can't act out a noun such as a horse, but you can act out a horse running. This leads to better understanding of the connection between a noun and a verb and demonstrates the difference between the two.<br />
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# Directoress rolls the sphere and allows the child to roll the sphere, while discussing the connection between the rolling and the concept of an action. "Verbs have energy."<br />
# Directoress attempts to roll the pyramid and shows that it does not. The directoress shows how the pyramid is stable due to the flat sides and presents the idea of a concept of a noun being something that is more stable.<br />
# Directoress presents two dimensional representation of nouns and verbs with the noun and verb cards.<br />
# Directoress allows children to define their own list of nouns and verbs.<br />
# Directoress allows children to act out verbs and discusses that you really can't act out a noun such as a horse, but you can act out a horse running. This leads to better understanding of the connection between a noun and a verb and demonstrates the difference between the two.<br />
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[[Category:Language]][[Category:Language_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Grammar_Symbols:_Introduction_to_Nouns_and_Verbs&diff=5241Grammar Symbols: Introduction to Nouns and Verbs2011-07-24T17:05:09Z<p>Bobv: New page: === Age === <br> === Materials === <br> === Preparation === <br> === Presentation === <br> === Control Of Error === <br> === Points Of Interest === <br> === Purpose...</p>
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[[Category:Language]][[Category:Language_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Noun_Box_1&diff=5240Noun Box 12011-07-24T16:51:52Z<p>Bobv: /* Presentation */</p>
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<div>=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Black cards with three-letter phonic words of objects in the classroom e.g. lid, pot, map, ink, jug, tin, ten and nib, pen, gum and mug, box.<br />
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Words selected related to objects found in the classroom and for the later exercises they relate to topics of interest to the children. The Morris Montessori Word List has clearly defined spelling patterns to choose from.<br><br>This is a group presentation to be carried out with a group of children in the floor. (Note: full work cycle to be observed). <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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#The Directress introduces the Noun Box 1 to the children, saying "Today we are going to do Noun Box 1". <br />
#She opens the lid of the box, places it underneath the box on the mat. <br />
#She then takes out the grey-heading card with the word "Noun" and places it on the mat. <br />
#The Directress gives a card each to a child. <br />
#She then asks the child to read the word on the card and then place the card next to the object. <br />
#When all the children have placed the cards in the respective places, the Directress then explains to the children, "We are naming things. Nouns are names of things".<br />
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*To practice reading. <br />
*To develop reading vocabulary related to cultural subjects or project work.<br />
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[[Category:Language]] [[Category:Language_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Category:Science&diff=5079Category:Science2011-05-15T16:05:00Z<p>Bobv: /* Useful Websites */</p>
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<div>'''<span class="button green icon iconAdd"><font size="+1">[http://www.wikisori.org/index.php/Wikisori:Add_New_Album_Entry?WorkAreaID=6 Add New Album Entry To Science]</font></span>''' <br />
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=== [[Worksheets/Printouts:Science|Worksheets and Printouts]] ===<br />
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=== Useful Websites ===<br />
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*[http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/ Science Experiments for Kids]<br> <br />
*[http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/ The Association for Science Education] The Association for Science Education, the UK’s largest subject teaching association with over 17,000 members, brings you a free website to enrich your teaching and learning in science!<br> <br />
*[http://www.chem4kids.com/ Chem4Kids] It's not just for kids, it's for everyone. We have information on matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, reactions, and biochemistry.<br> <br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/science-experiments 51 Awesome Science Experiments &amp; Videos for Kids] - Science experiments and science experiment videos full of fun, exciting, and innovative ways to learn all about your favorite areas of science.<br> <br />
*[http://skysurvey.org/ Photopic Sky Survey] - Open your eyes to the hidden night. What do you see? This was the anthropic question of a year-long photographic project dubbed the Photopic Sky Survey, meant to reveal the entire night sky as if it rivaled the brightness of day.<br />
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'''Science Fair Websites'''<br> <br />
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*[http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/ Science Fair Central] Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.<br> <br />
*[http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ Science Buddies] Hands-on scientific investigations are acknowledged to be the best way to teach science literacy. Science Buddies supports these activities by providing free science fair project ideas, answers, and tools to teachers, parents, and students from all walks of life. Our objective is to save our users' time while guiding them to a successful outcome.<br> <br />
*[http://sciencefairproject.virtualave.net/ Science Fair Projects on the web]<br> <br />
*[http://www.elmers.com/sciencefair/ Resources for Science Fair Projects brought to you by Elmer's Glue]<br><br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xath6kOf0NE 3D Animation of a Vaginal Birth] <br />
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[[Category:Wikisori_Albums]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Help_talk:Talk_pages&diff=4904Help talk:Talk pages2011-04-15T05:48:53Z<p>Bobv: /* Kindergarten Workplans */</p>
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<div>== Kindergarten Workplans ==<br />
Can anyone help with a source for Primary Montesorri workplans? I would love to see workplans that are developed by month for the 3,4,5 group.... even if they are more for the teachers to use as a springboard to making sure the correct progression is followed as we follow the children in their learning.--[[User:Virginia|Virginia]] 14:07, 9 April 2011 (UTC)<br />
:You can try this page: [[Worksheets/Printouts:Workplans_and_Teacher_Tools]] -- [[User:Bobv|Bobv]] 05:48, 15 April 2011 (UTC)</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Binca_for_sewing_with_a_needle_and_thread&diff=4741Binca for sewing with a needle and thread2011-03-19T19:16:02Z<p>Bobv: Addition of Monk's Cloth as alternate name for binca.</p>
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3-6 <br> <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Binca (a.k.a. Monk's Cloth) with lines or pattern drawn on it. <br />
*Needle. <br />
*Wool with one end tied in knot. <br><br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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This can be an individual or a group presentation. <br> <br />
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Make sure the Binca is prepared and the knot on one end of the wool is tied before beginning the presentation. <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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#Directress takes the tray of materials from the shelf and brings it to the table. <br />
#Directress takes the wool, holds the unknotted end with the thumb and the index finger, and inserts the wool through the needle hole. (Note: the unknotted end can be shaped into a sharp point by pulling it against a wax candle - easiest to put through the needle). <br />
#As soon as a little bit of the wool is through the needle hole, use the thumb and the index finger to pull the wool through the other end for at least 5cm. long. <br />
#Then sew by following the line drawn on the mesh, moving the needle 'up through' and 'down through' the squares.<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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The lines drawn on the Binca provide guidelines for the child. <br> <br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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#Draw attractive pictures on the Binca. <br />
#Teach different stitches (cross stitches, chain stitch, etc).<br />
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'''Direct aims:<br>''' <br />
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*To introduce the child to sewing.<br />
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*To develop the child's fine motor control. <br />
*To develop the child's concentration. <br />
*To develop the child's independence. <br />
*To prepare the child for later project work.<br />
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Increase the difficulty by having Bincas of larger squares to smaller squares and having a ticker thread (wool to embroidery threads). <br> <br />
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[[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Binca_for_sewing_with_a_needle_and_thread&diff=4740Binca for sewing with a needle and thread2011-03-19T19:12:30Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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=== Age ===<br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Binca with lines or pattern drawn on it. <br />
*Needle. <br />
*Wool with one end tied in knot. <br><br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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This can be an individual or a group presentation. <br> <br />
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Make sure the Binca is prepared and the knot on one end of the wool is tied before beginning the presentation. <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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#Directress takes the tray of materials from the shelf and brings it to the table. <br />
#Directress takes the wool, holds the unknotted end with the thumb and the index finger, and inserts the wool through the needle hole. (Note: the unknotted end can be shaped into a sharp point by pulling it against a wax candle - easiest to put through the needle). <br />
#As soon as a little bit of the wool is through the needle hole, use the thumb and the index finger to pull the wool through the other end for at least 5cm. long. <br />
#Then sew by following the line drawn on the mesh, moving the needle 'up through' and 'down through' the squares.<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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The lines drawn on the Binca provide guidelines for the child. <br> <br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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#Draw attractive pictures on the Binca. <br />
#Teach different stitches (cross stitches, chain stitch, etc).<br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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'''Direct aims:<br>''' <br />
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*To introduce the child to sewing.<br />
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*To develop the child's fine motor control. <br />
*To develop the child's concentration. <br />
*To develop the child's independence. <br />
*To prepare the child for later project work.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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Increase the difficulty by having Bincas of larger squares to smaller squares and having a ticker thread (wool to embroidery threads). <br> <br />
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[[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=File:BincaForSewing.jpg&diff=4739File:BincaForSewing.jpg2011-03-19T18:21:26Z<p>Bobv: Image of sewing binca.</p>
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3-6 <br> <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Binca with lines or pattern drawn on it. <br />
*Needle. <br />
*Wool with one end tied in knot. <br><br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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This can be an individual or a group presentation. <br> <br />
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Make sure the Binca is prepared and the knot on one end of the wool is tied before beginning the presentation. <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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#Directress takes the tray of materials from the shelf and brings it to the table. <br />
#Directress takes the wool, holds the unknotted end with the thumb and the index finger, and inserts the wool through the needle hole. (Note: the unknotted end can be shaped into a sharp point by pulling it against a wax candle - easiest to put through the needle). <br />
#As soon as a little bit of the wool is through the needle hole, use the thumb and the index finger to pull the wool through the other end for at least 5cm. long. <br />
#Then sew by following the line drawn on the mesh, moving the needle 'up through' and 'down through' the squares.<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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The lines drawn on the Binca provide guidelines for the child. <br> <br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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#Draw attractive pictures on the Binca. <br />
#Teach different stitches (cross stitches, chain stitch, etc).<br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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'''Direct aims:<br>''' <br />
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*To introduce the child to sewing.<br />
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<br>'''Indirect aims:<br>''' <br />
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*To develop the child's fine motor control. <br />
*To develop the child's concentration. <br />
*To develop the child's independence. <br />
*To prepare the child for later project work.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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Increase the difficulty by having Bincas of larger squares to smaller squares and having a ticker thread (wool to embroidery threads). <br> <br />
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=== Handouts/Attachment ===<br />
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[[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Introduction_of_the_Work_Cycle&diff=4573Introduction of the Work Cycle2011-02-17T20:13:41Z<p>Bobv: Correction to have child select work place prior to selecting a material to work on.</p>
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=== Materials ===<br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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Directress invites all the children to sit on a chair, listen and watch carefully. Directress then explains the definition and steps of a work cycle:<br><br>'''Step 1:'''<br>Child selects a place to work, either on the table or the floor.&nbsp; If the selected work place is the floor, the child gets a floor mat and lays it down on the floor. If the selected work place is a table, the child lays the felt cloth on the table.<br />
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<br>'''Step 2:''' Child selects a material to work with and carries the material to the selected work place and places the material on the floor mat or table mat. <br><br>'''Step 3:''' Work on the materials in the working area.<br><br>'''Step 4: '''When completed, the child to takes the materials back to its place on the shelf so that others may work on it. The child then rolls up the floor mat or folds up the table mat and returns it to its place.<br><br><br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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'''Direct aims:<br>'''<br />
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*To teach children the '''work cycle''': all the actions of the child from beginning to end of any activity carried out.<br />
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*To develop independence.<br />
*To develop order.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachment ===<br />
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[[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Parent_Resources&diff=4525Parent Resources2011-02-04T19:26:14Z<p>Bobv: /* Blogs */</p>
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== Links ==<br />
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*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/resources.html Research Articles, Lesson Plans, and Audio lectures on Montessori theory] All for free from a woman-owned, green business founded by an AMI Montessori directress (and mother of a preschooler and teenager)<br />
*[http://www.kidstalknews.com Kids Talk News, by Maren Stark Schmidt] - column dealing with childhood development issues <br />
*[http://www.positivediscipline.com/jane.html Positive Discipline,&nbsp; Jane Nelson, Ed. D.] - Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor <br />
*[http://www.montessori.edu/homeschooling.html Montessori Homeschooling] <br />
*[http://www.progressivephonics.com/ Progressive Phonics] - Progressive Phonics is an all-in-one reading program that is easy, fun, and totally FREE---that's right, totally and completely free! <br />
*[http://www.activitytv.com Activity TV] Find lots of activities for kids, with video instructions and printables. Crafts, Magic, Puppets, Science, and more! <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more<br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/ Montessori for Everybody] This site will be a place to offer information in many forms to parents, educators, and anyone else who is using Maria Montessori’s ideas about education – or would like to do so<br />
*[http://www.autismweb.com/ Autism Web] - A community of parents interested in Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome<br />
*[http://www.math.com/students/practice/arithmeticpractice.htm Math Practice] - Basic Math Practice Online<br />
*[http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/resources/RCResult.htm?contentId=28 Saxon Homeschool] - Online Activities for Math and Phonics<br />
*[http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/teachers/minibooks.html#mini Printable Mini books Resources]<br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site]<br />
*[http://www.bookadventure.com/ BookAdventure.com] - Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8<br />
*[http://www.education.com/ education.com] - Provides parents of school-aged children with free access to information and resources to give them the answers they need.<br />
*[http://www.mathfactcafe.com/default.aspx Math Fact Cafe] - Free math worksheets for elementary school and home use.<br />
*[http://www.freemathworksheets.net/ Free Math Worksheets] - Free Math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.tlsbooks.com/ TLS Books] - Free worksheets for home and school use.<br />
*[http://www.homeschoolmath.net/ Home School Math] - Free Math Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.softschools.com/ Soft Schools] - Free math worksheets and games, grammar quizzes and free phonics worksheets and games.<br />
*[http://www.kidzone.ws/ Kidzone] - Free Printable Activity Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.superkids.com/ SuperKids] Free fun ways to expand knowledge and skills: math and time worksheets and more.<br />
*[http://www.mathslice.com/ Math Slice] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.mathsisfun.com/ Math is Fun] - Free printable math worksheets, online math games.<br />
*[http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/ Math Worksheet Wizard] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/ DadsWorksheets.com] Free printable math worksheets: 4,817...and counting! <br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/science-experiments 51 Awesome Science Experiments & Videos for Kids] - Science experiments and science experiment videos full of fun, exciting, and innovative ways to learn all about your favorite areas of science.<br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/math-resources Guide to Online Schools] - A Complete List of Online Math Resources.<br />
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== Blogs ==<br />
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*[http://montessoristory.blogspot.com/ Our Montessori Story] - Blog for Home-Base Montessori Preschool <br />
*[http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com Super Fun Mama] <br />
*[http://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com/ Montessori for Everyone] - Offers printable materials for all the curricular areas, including language, reading, math, art, music, science, history, and geography <br />
*[http://www.montessoricandy.com/ Montessori Candy] - Montessori Candy is a place to: Share ideas, inspiration, information, and sweet morsels of Montessori Candy for all your senses. <br />
*[http://themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com/ The Moveable Alphabet] - The Diary of an AMI Montessori Theorist <br />
*[http://adventuresinmontessori.blogspot.com/ Adventures in Montessori] <br />
*[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/ Momtessori] Creative ideas for growing minds <br />
*[http://www.homemademontessori.blogspot.com/ Homemade Montessori] - to help other homeschoolers or teachers that love the Montessori teaching methods, but are also on a budget! <br />
*[http://montessoriconfessions.blogspot.com/ Confessions of a Montessori Mom] - Rants and raves, personal stories, plus advice and tips from a stay-at-home work-at-home mom and Montessori trained teacher! <br />
*[http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/my_montessori_journey/ My Montessori Journey] - A blog devoted to Montessori education with a little bit of this and that thrown in. <br />
*[http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/ Montessori Mama] - Montessori education information from a Montessori teacher and Mom <br />
*[http://montessorisecrets.blogspot.com/ Montessori Secrets] - An insider's guide to Montessori <br />
*[http://leptir-mojpribor.blogspot.com/ Leptir]&nbsp;- Montessori blog<br> <br />
*[http://www.montessoriblog.com/ MontessoriBlog.com] A site dedicated to all things Montessori, including Montessori Quotes, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Materials &amp; Toys, as well as a blog for discussing Montessori-related topics. <br />
*[http://montessoribyhand.blogspot.com/ Montessori by Hand] Blog by Montessori teacher, fiber artist, pattern designer, wife, servant to two cats. <br />
*[http://montessorihouse.blogspot.com/ Montessori House] Montessori for Infants and Toddlers <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/index.php?Itemid=12&option=com_wordpress Montessori for Everybody]<br />
*[http://montessorispanishclassroom.blogspot.com/ Montessori Spanish Classroom] Here you'll find activities, games and ideas to help you teach Spanish in a fun way.<br />
*[http://whatdidwedoallday.blogspot.com/ What DID We Do All Day?] Home of the Ultimate Montessori Blog List, Ultimate Montessori Blog Search, and Ultimate Montessori Homemade Materials Collaboration<br />
*[http://themontessorigoldmine.blogspot.com The Montessori Goldmine] Tons of great resources from across the web, discovered by a Montessori Mom.<br />
*[http://www.montessorienelhogar.com/ Montessori en el hogar] A blog of ideas for educating parents in the home using the Montessori method (in Spanish)<br />
*[http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/ Art Projects For Kids] - Classroom-Tested Art Projects for K-5 and Beyond<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Teaching_Resources&diff=4524Teaching Resources2011-02-04T19:25:52Z<p>Bobv: /* Free Web Resources */</p>
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<div>This page is a place to add links to other websites that provide valuable resources for Montessorians.<br> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
== Free Web Resources ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.montessori-work.blogspot.com On The Shelf: A Picture Diary Of Montessori Work In A Primary Classroom] <br />
*[http://www.teachthechildrenwell.com Teach The Children Well] <br />
*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/downloads.html Free Material Masters] Math equation paper, Dot Game, Geography Labels, Classroom labels and more all for free from a green, woman-owned business founded by an AMI directress <br />
*[http://flickr.com/groups/323097@N25/ Handmade Montessori Materials] <br />
*[http://www.michaelolaf.net Montessori Overview for Birth to Twelve] <br />
*[http://www.michaelolaf.net/bhutan08.html Montessori in Bhutan] <br />
*[http://www.amonco.org AMC 2008 Montessori Winter Hands On Newsletter] <br />
*[http://therealshmi.googlepages.com/home Free Canadian Montessori Resources] <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Free-Downloads_ep_35-1.html Free Downloads from Montessori for Everyone] <br />
*[http://www.montessorimaterials.org Montessori Materials] Your Resource for Home and School <br />
*[http://www.countryreports.org/ Country Information] <br />
*[http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html Portals to the World] <br />
*[http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Kids National Geographic] - National Geographic Kids site with Animals, Games, Videos, Stories, Activities, People &amp; Places and Photos. <br />
*[http://www.senteacher.org/ SEN Teacher] - provides cost-free teaching &amp; learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. <br> <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more. <br />
*[http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html Super Teacher Worksheets] - Free Printable Worksheets <br />
*[http://www.theteacherscafe.com/ The Teacher's Cafe] - Free Teacher, Parent and Student Education Resources <br />
*[http://www.treehouselanguages.com/ Free Spanish downloads from Treehouse Languages] <br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site]<br />
*[http://www.lessonsense.com/ Lesson Sense] - Worksheets, crafts, lesson plans, flashcards, games and other free resources<br />
*[http://www.akidsphoto.com/ A Kid's Photos] - Photo resources for kids and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.storyit.com/ Story-It] - Language Art resources for children and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.akidsmath.com/ A Kid's Math] - A play and learn math site for kids and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/v1/Timer.html Countdown Timer] - Free Countdown Timer<br />
*[http://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/printable-math-games.html Dr. Mike's Math Games for Kids] - All The Free Printable Math Games You Want<br />
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/flash/stage1.shtml Dance Mat Typing] - Great free on-line typing program, specifically designed for kids.<br />
*[http://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/printable-math-games.html Dr Mike's Math Games for Kids!] - Free Printable Math Games<br />
*[http://lightupyourbrain.com/ Light Up Your Brain ] - Games and Audio Stories<br />
<br />
== Free Music Resources ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.classicsforkids.com Classics for Kids: includes lesson plans, games, instruments, etc]<br />
*[http://www.nyphilkids.org/gallery/main.phtml? New York Philharmonic Kidzone: learn about instruments]<br />
*[http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1 The San Francisco Symphony Kid's site!]<br />
*[http://www.dsokids.com/default.aspx Dallas Symphony Orchestra]<br />
*[http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/nsokids/ Nashville Symphony for Kids]<br />
*[http://www.playmusic.org/stage.html Play Music: Learn about Musical Instruments]<br />
<br />
== Resources By Location ==<br />
<br />
=== Arizona, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.treasures4teachers.org/ Treasures 4 Teachers, Tempe, Arizona]<br> <br />
*[http://www.dollardays.com/wholesale-office-and-school-supplies.html Dollar Days]<br />
<br />
=== California, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLkky_DNo3g Rediscover Center, Venice, California] <br />
*[http://www.raft.net/index.php?pg=main RAFT - Resource Center for Teachers, San Jose, California]<br />
*[http://www.taprootconnections.com Tap Root Connections, Davis, California]<br />
<br />
=== Florida, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.reusableresources.org/ Florida Reuseable Resources Network] <br />
*[http://www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/pw/waste/toolsforschools/ Tools for Schools, Gainesville, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.reusecenterbrevard.org/page/page/1853249.htm Reuseable Resources Adventure Center,&nbsp; Melborne Beach, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.browardedfoundation.net/bef_supplies.html Kids In Need Resource Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.trash2treasurefl.org/ Trash To Treasure, Fort Lauderdale, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/crayons/ Teacher Universe (Crayons to Computers), North Miami, Florida<br>] <br />
*[http://www.rethinkandreusemiami.org/aboutus.HTML Rethink And Reuse Center,&nbsp; Miami, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.educationfund.org/ Ocean&nbsp; Bank Center for Educational Materials, Miami Florida] <br />
*[http://www.agiftforteaching.org/ A Gift for Teaching, Orlando, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.resourcedepot.net/index.php?sid=2ab8a6b5984e677dea55b45e63e71006 The Resource Depot, Riviera Beach, Florida]<br />
<br />
=== Illinois, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Free-Downloads_ep_35-1.html Free Downloads from Montessori for Everyone]<br />
<br />
=== Indiana, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mcswmd.org/ Materials for the Arts,&nbsp; Bloomington, Indiana]<br />
<br />
=== Maine, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.ruths.org/ Ruth's Recycle Resources, Scarborough, Maine]<br />
<br />
=== Massachusetts, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.exclrecycles.org/ Extra's for Creative Learning, Dorchester, Massachusetts.]<br />
*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/ Montessori Books & Card Materials; Eco-printing; used in Teacher Training Centers; Founded by an AMI directress]<br />
<br />
=== Michigan, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.artsandscraps.org/ Arts and Scraps, Detroit, Michigan]&nbsp; <br />
*[http://www.scrapbox.org/ The Scrap Box,&nbsp; Ann Arbor, Michigan]<br />
<br />
=== Minnesota, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.lakecountryinstitute.com Lake County Institute]<br />
<br />
=== Missouri, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.sltrc.com/ St., Louis Teacher Recycle Center, Manchester, Missouri]<br />
<br />
=== New Hampshire, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.donationnetworks.org/ Donations Network, Manchester, New Hampshire]<br />
<br />
=== Ohio, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.crayons2computers.org/ Crayons to Computers, Cincinnati, Ohio<br>]<br />
<br />
=== Oregon, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.materials-exchange.org/ MECCA Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts, Eugene, Oregon]<br />
<br />
=== Italy ===<br />
<br />
*[http://zerosei.comune.re.it/inter/remida.htm Pedagogista, Remida: The Recycling Center, Reggio Emilio, Italy<br>]<br />
<br />
<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Teaching_Resources&diff=4523Teaching Resources2011-02-04T19:20:34Z<p>Bobv: /* Free Web Resources */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page is a place to add links to other websites that provide valuable resources for Montessorians.<br> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
== Free Web Resources ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.montessori-work.blogspot.com On The Shelf: A Picture Diary Of Montessori Work In A Primary Classroom] <br />
*[http://www.teachthechildrenwell.com Teach The Children Well] <br />
*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/downloads.html Free Material Masters] Math equation paper, Dot Game, Geography Labels, Classroom labels and more all for free from a green, woman-owned business founded by an AMI directress <br />
*[http://flickr.com/groups/323097@N25/ Handmade Montessori Materials] <br />
*[http://www.michaelolaf.net Montessori Overview for Birth to Twelve] <br />
*[http://www.michaelolaf.net/bhutan08.html Montessori in Bhutan] <br />
*[http://www.amonco.org AMC 2008 Montessori Winter Hands On Newsletter] <br />
*[http://therealshmi.googlepages.com/home Free Canadian Montessori Resources] <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Free-Downloads_ep_35-1.html Free Downloads from Montessori for Everyone] <br />
*[http://www.montessorimaterials.org Montessori Materials] Your Resource for Home and School <br />
*[http://www.countryreports.org/ Country Information] <br />
*[http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html Portals to the World] <br />
*[http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Kids National Geographic] - National Geographic Kids site with Animals, Games, Videos, Stories, Activities, People &amp; Places and Photos. <br />
*[http://www.senteacher.org/ SEN Teacher] - provides cost-free teaching &amp; learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. <br> <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more. <br />
*[http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html Super Teacher Worksheets] - Free Printable Worksheets <br />
*[http://www.theteacherscafe.com/ The Teacher's Cafe] - Free Teacher, Parent and Student Education Resources <br />
*[http://www.treehouselanguages.com/ Free Spanish downloads from Treehouse Languages] <br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site]<br />
*[http://www.lessonsense.com/ Lesson Sense] - Worksheets, crafts, lesson plans, flashcards, games and other free resources<br />
*[http://www.akidsphoto.com/ A Kid's Photos] - Photo resources for kids and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.storyit.com/ Story-It] - Language Art resources for children and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.akidsmath.com/ A Kid's Math] - A play and learn math site for kids and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/v1/Timer.html Countdown Timer] - Free Countdown Timer<br />
*[http://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/printable-math-games.html Dr. Mike's Math Games for Kids] - All The Free Printable Math Games You Want<br />
*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/typing/flash/stage1.shtml Dance Mat Typing] - Great free on-line typing program, specifically designed for kids.<br />
*[http://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/printable-math-games.html Free Printable Math Games]<br />
*[http://lightupyourbrain.com/ Games and Audio Stories]<br />
*[http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/ Art Projects]<br />
<br />
== Free Music Resources ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.classicsforkids.com Classics for Kids: includes lesson plans, games, instruments, etc]<br />
*[http://www.nyphilkids.org/gallery/main.phtml? New York Philharmonic Kidzone: learn about instruments]<br />
*[http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1 The San Francisco Symphony Kid's site!]<br />
*[http://www.dsokids.com/default.aspx Dallas Symphony Orchestra]<br />
*[http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/nsokids/ Nashville Symphony for Kids]<br />
*[http://www.playmusic.org/stage.html Play Music: Learn about Musical Instruments]<br />
<br />
== Resources By Location ==<br />
<br />
=== Arizona, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.treasures4teachers.org/ Treasures 4 Teachers, Tempe, Arizona]<br> <br />
*[http://www.dollardays.com/wholesale-office-and-school-supplies.html Dollar Days]<br />
<br />
=== California, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLkky_DNo3g Rediscover Center, Venice, California] <br />
*[http://www.raft.net/index.php?pg=main RAFT - Resource Center for Teachers, San Jose, California]<br />
*[http://www.taprootconnections.com Tap Root Connections, Davis, California]<br />
<br />
=== Florida, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.reusableresources.org/ Florida Reuseable Resources Network] <br />
*[http://www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/pw/waste/toolsforschools/ Tools for Schools, Gainesville, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.reusecenterbrevard.org/page/page/1853249.htm Reuseable Resources Adventure Center,&nbsp; Melborne Beach, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.browardedfoundation.net/bef_supplies.html Kids In Need Resource Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.trash2treasurefl.org/ Trash To Treasure, Fort Lauderdale, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/crayons/ Teacher Universe (Crayons to Computers), North Miami, Florida<br>] <br />
*[http://www.rethinkandreusemiami.org/aboutus.HTML Rethink And Reuse Center,&nbsp; Miami, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.educationfund.org/ Ocean&nbsp; Bank Center for Educational Materials, Miami Florida] <br />
*[http://www.agiftforteaching.org/ A Gift for Teaching, Orlando, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.resourcedepot.net/index.php?sid=2ab8a6b5984e677dea55b45e63e71006 The Resource Depot, Riviera Beach, Florida]<br />
<br />
=== Illinois, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Free-Downloads_ep_35-1.html Free Downloads from Montessori for Everyone]<br />
<br />
=== Indiana, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mcswmd.org/ Materials for the Arts,&nbsp; Bloomington, Indiana]<br />
<br />
=== Maine, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.ruths.org/ Ruth's Recycle Resources, Scarborough, Maine]<br />
<br />
=== Massachusetts, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.exclrecycles.org/ Extra's for Creative Learning, Dorchester, Massachusetts.]<br />
*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/ Montessori Books & Card Materials; Eco-printing; used in Teacher Training Centers; Founded by an AMI directress]<br />
<br />
=== Michigan, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.artsandscraps.org/ Arts and Scraps, Detroit, Michigan]&nbsp; <br />
*[http://www.scrapbox.org/ The Scrap Box,&nbsp; Ann Arbor, Michigan]<br />
<br />
=== Minnesota, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.lakecountryinstitute.com Lake County Institute]<br />
<br />
=== Missouri, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.sltrc.com/ St., Louis Teacher Recycle Center, Manchester, Missouri]<br />
<br />
=== New Hampshire, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.donationnetworks.org/ Donations Network, Manchester, New Hampshire]<br />
<br />
=== Ohio, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.crayons2computers.org/ Crayons to Computers, Cincinnati, Ohio<br>]<br />
<br />
=== Oregon, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.materials-exchange.org/ MECCA Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts, Eugene, Oregon]<br />
<br />
=== Italy ===<br />
<br />
*[http://zerosei.comune.re.it/inter/remida.htm Pedagogista, Remida: The Recycling Center, Reggio Emilio, Italy<br>]<br />
<br />
<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Teaching_Resources&diff=4519Teaching Resources2010-12-08T15:51:48Z<p>Bobv: /* Free Web Resources */</p>
<hr />
<div>This page is a place to add links to other websites that provide valuable resources for Montessorians.<br> <br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
== Free Web Resources ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.montessori-work.blogspot.com On The Shelf: A Picture Diary Of Montessori Work In A Primary Classroom] <br />
*[http://www.teachthechildrenwell.com Teach The Children Well] <br />
*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/downloads.html Free Material Masters] Math equation paper, Dot Game, Geography Labels, Classroom labels and more all for free from a green, woman-owned business founded by an AMI directress <br />
*[http://flickr.com/groups/323097@N25/ Handmade Montessori Materials] <br />
*[http://www.michaelolaf.net Montessori Overview for Birth to Twelve] <br />
*[http://www.michaelolaf.net/bhutan08.html Montessori in Bhutan] <br />
*[http://www.amonco.org AMC 2008 Montessori Winter Hands On Newsletter] <br />
*[http://therealshmi.googlepages.com/home Free Canadian Montessori Resources] <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Free-Downloads_ep_35-1.html Free Downloads from Montessori for Everyone] <br />
*[http://www.montessorimaterials.org Montessori Materials] Your Resource for Home and School <br />
*[http://www.countryreports.org/ Country Information] <br />
*[http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/portals.html Portals to the World] <br />
*[http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ Kids National Geographic] - National Geographic Kids site with Animals, Games, Videos, Stories, Activities, People &amp; Places and Photos. <br />
*[http://www.senteacher.org/ SEN Teacher] - provides cost-free teaching &amp; learning resources for students with special needs and learning disabilities. <br> <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more. <br />
*[http://www.superteacherworksheets.com/index.html Super Teacher Worksheets] - Free Printable Worksheets <br />
*[http://www.theteacherscafe.com/ The Teacher's Cafe] - Free Teacher, Parent and Student Education Resources <br />
*[http://www.treehouselanguages.com/ Free Spanish downloads from Treehouse Languages] <br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site]<br />
*[http://www.lessonsense.com/ Lesson Sense] - Worksheets, crafts, lesson plans, flashcards, games and other free resources<br />
*[http://www.akidsphoto.com/ A Kid's Photos] - Photo resources for kids and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.storyit.com/ Story-It] - Language Art resources for children and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.akidsmath.com/ A Kid's Math] - A play and learn math site for kids and their teachers<br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/v1/Timer.html Countdown Timer] - Free Countdown Timer<br />
*[http://www.dr-mikes-math-games-for-kids.com/printable-math-games.html Dr. Mike's Math Games for Kids] - All The Free Printable Math Games You Want<br />
<br />
== Free Music Resources ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.classicsforkids.com Classics for Kids: includes lesson plans, games, instruments, etc]<br />
*[http://www.nyphilkids.org/gallery/main.phtml? New York Philharmonic Kidzone: learn about instruments]<br />
*[http://www.sfskids.org/templates/home.asp?pageid=1 The San Francisco Symphony Kid's site!]<br />
*[http://www.dsokids.com/default.aspx Dallas Symphony Orchestra]<br />
*[http://www.nashvillesymphony.org/nsokids/ Nashville Symphony for Kids]<br />
*[http://www.playmusic.org/stage.html Play Music: Learn about Musical Instruments]<br />
<br />
== Resources By Location ==<br />
<br />
=== Arizona, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.treasures4teachers.org/ Treasures 4 Teachers, Tempe, Arizona]<br> <br />
*[http://www.dollardays.com/wholesale-office-and-school-supplies.html Dollar Days]<br />
<br />
=== California, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLkky_DNo3g Rediscover Center, Venice, California] <br />
*[http://www.raft.net/index.php?pg=main RAFT - Resource Center for Teachers, San Jose, California]<br />
*[http://www.taprootconnections.com Tap Root Connections, Davis, California]<br />
<br />
=== Florida, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.reusableresources.org/ Florida Reuseable Resources Network] <br />
*[http://www.alachuacounty.us/government/depts/pw/waste/toolsforschools/ Tools for Schools, Gainesville, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.reusecenterbrevard.org/page/page/1853249.htm Reuseable Resources Adventure Center,&nbsp; Melborne Beach, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.browardedfoundation.net/bef_supplies.html Kids In Need Resource Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.trash2treasurefl.org/ Trash To Treasure, Fort Lauderdale, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/crayons/ Teacher Universe (Crayons to Computers), North Miami, Florida<br>] <br />
*[http://www.rethinkandreusemiami.org/aboutus.HTML Rethink And Reuse Center,&nbsp; Miami, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.educationfund.org/ Ocean&nbsp; Bank Center for Educational Materials, Miami Florida] <br />
*[http://www.agiftforteaching.org/ A Gift for Teaching, Orlando, Florida] <br />
*[http://www.resourcedepot.net/index.php?sid=2ab8a6b5984e677dea55b45e63e71006 The Resource Depot, Riviera Beach, Florida]<br />
<br />
=== Illinois, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/Free-Downloads_ep_35-1.html Free Downloads from Montessori for Everyone]<br />
<br />
=== Indiana, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.mcswmd.org/ Materials for the Arts,&nbsp; Bloomington, Indiana]<br />
<br />
=== Maine, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.ruths.org/ Ruth's Recycle Resources, Scarborough, Maine]<br />
<br />
=== Massachusetts, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.exclrecycles.org/ Extra's for Creative Learning, Dorchester, Massachusetts.]<br />
*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/ Montessori Books & Card Materials; Eco-printing; used in Teacher Training Centers; Founded by an AMI directress]<br />
<br />
=== Michigan, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.artsandscraps.org/ Arts and Scraps, Detroit, Michigan]&nbsp; <br />
*[http://www.scrapbox.org/ The Scrap Box,&nbsp; Ann Arbor, Michigan]<br />
<br />
=== Minnesota, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.lakecountryinstitute.com Lake County Institute]<br />
<br />
=== Missouri, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.sltrc.com/ St., Louis Teacher Recycle Center, Manchester, Missouri]<br />
<br />
=== New Hampshire, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.donationnetworks.org/ Donations Network, Manchester, New Hampshire]<br />
<br />
=== Ohio, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.crayons2computers.org/ Crayons to Computers, Cincinnati, Ohio<br>]<br />
<br />
=== Oregon, USA ===<br />
<br />
*[http://www.materials-exchange.org/ MECCA Materials Exchange Center for the Community Arts, Eugene, Oregon]<br />
<br />
=== Italy ===<br />
<br />
*[http://zerosei.comune.re.it/inter/remida.htm Pedagogista, Remida: The Recycling Center, Reggio Emilio, Italy<br>]<br />
<br />
<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Homemade_Materials&diff=4515Homemade Materials2010-12-04T01:37:32Z<p>Bobv: /* Mathematics */</p>
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<div>This page contains links to instructions on how you can make your own materials right at home. This is also a great resource for schools on a tight budget. <br />
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== Practical Life ==<br />
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== Sensorial ==<br />
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[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/2009/03/paint-chip-off-old-block.html Color Tablets]<br> [http://momtessori.blogspot.com/2009/03/shake-shake-shake-shake-your-and-give.html Sound Cylinders]<br> [http://maybemontessori.blogspot.com/2009/05/diy-sound-cylinders.html Sound Cylinders]<br> [http://montessorifreefall.blogspot.com/2008/10/touch-boards.html Touch Boards]<br> [http://www.montessorimaterials.org/sensorial/MontessoriWaterTable.pdf Water Table] &amp; [http://www.montessorimaterials.org/sensorial/watertable.pdf Pictures]<br> <br />
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== Language ==<br />
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[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/2009/02/do-i-need-any-white-out-for-this.html Sandpaper Letters]<br> [http://www.joymontessori.net/2007/03/movable-alphabets-diy.html Movable Alphabet]<br> <br />
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== Mathematics ==<br />
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[http://homemademontessori.blogspot.com/search/label/teen%20board Teen Board]<br> [http://homemademontessori.blogspot.com/search/label/ten%20board Ten Board]<br> [[Homemade Thousand Cube|Thousand Cube]]<br><br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/images/6/6f/GeoClassNomen.pdf Geometry Nomenclature Elementary 6 -12]<br><br />
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== Cultural ==<br />
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[http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/2009/04/toddler-world-map-with-animals.html World Map with Animals]<br> [http://www.montesecrets.com/2009/03/09/continent-felt-mapon-a-poor-mans-wallet/ Continent Felt Map]<br><br />
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== Practical Life ==<br />
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== Sensorial ==<br />
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[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/2009/03/paint-chip-off-old-block.html Color Tablets]<br> [http://momtessori.blogspot.com/2009/03/shake-shake-shake-shake-your-and-give.html Sound Cylinders]<br> [http://maybemontessori.blogspot.com/2009/05/diy-sound-cylinders.html Sound Cylinders]<br> [http://montessorifreefall.blogspot.com/2008/10/touch-boards.html Touch Boards]<br> [http://www.montessorimaterials.org/sensorial/MontessoriWaterTable.pdf Water Table] &amp; [http://www.montessorimaterials.org/sensorial/watertable.pdf Pictures]<br> <br />
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== Language ==<br />
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[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/2009/02/do-i-need-any-white-out-for-this.html Sandpaper Letters]<br> [http://www.joymontessori.net/2007/03/movable-alphabets-diy.html Movable Alphabet]<br> <br />
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== Mathematics ==<br />
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[http://homemademontessori.blogspot.com/search/label/teen%20board Teen Board]<br> [http://homemademontessori.blogspot.com/search/label/ten%20board Ten Board]<br> [[Homemade Thousand Cube|Thousand Cube]]<br> <br />
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== Cultural ==<br />
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[http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/2009/04/toddler-world-map-with-animals.html World Map with Animals]<br> [http://www.montesecrets.com/2009/03/09/continent-felt-mapon-a-poor-mans-wallet/ Continent Felt Map]<br><br />
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== Science ==</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Parent_Resources&diff=4508Parent Resources2010-11-30T00:01:18Z<p>Bobv: /* Links */</p>
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<div><br> '''This page is a place to add links to other usefule websites, Montessori blogs and videos that provide valuable resources for parents.''' <br />
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== Links ==<br />
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*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/resources.html Research Articles, Lesson Plans, and Audio lectures on Montessori theory] All for free from a woman-owned, green business founded by an AMI Montessori directress (and mother of a preschooler and teenager)<br />
*[http://www.kidstalknews.com Kids Talk News, by Maren Stark Schmidt] - column dealing with childhood development issues <br />
*[http://www.positivediscipline.com/jane.html Positive Discipline,&nbsp; Jane Nelson, Ed. D.] - Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor <br />
*[http://www.montessori.edu/homeschooling.html Montessori Homeschooling] <br />
*[http://www.progressivephonics.com/ Progressive Phonics] - Progressive Phonics is an all-in-one reading program that is easy, fun, and totally FREE---that's right, totally and completely free! <br />
*[http://www.activitytv.com Activity TV] Find lots of activities for kids, with video instructions and printables. Crafts, Magic, Puppets, Science, and more! <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more<br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/ Montessori for Everybody] This site will be a place to offer information in many forms to parents, educators, and anyone else who is using Maria Montessori’s ideas about education – or would like to do so<br />
*[http://www.autismweb.com/ Autism Web] - A community of parents interested in Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome<br />
*[http://www.math.com/students/practice/arithmeticpractice.htm Math Practice] - Basic Math Practice Online<br />
*[http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/resources/RCResult.htm?contentId=28 Saxon Homeschool] - Online Activities for Math and Phonics<br />
*[http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/teachers/minibooks.html#mini Printable Mini books Resources]<br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site]<br />
*[http://www.bookadventure.com/ BookAdventure.com] - Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8<br />
*[http://www.education.com/ education.com] - Provides parents of school-aged children with free access to information and resources to give them the answers they need.<br />
*[http://www.mathfactcafe.com/default.aspx Math Fact Cafe] - Free math worksheets for elementary school and home use.<br />
*[http://www.freemathworksheets.net/ Free Math Worksheets] - Free Math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.tlsbooks.com/ TLS Books] - Free worksheets for home and school use.<br />
*[http://www.homeschoolmath.net/ Home School Math] - Free Math Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.softschools.com/ Soft Schools] - Free math worksheets and games, grammar quizzes and free phonics worksheets and games.<br />
*[http://www.kidzone.ws/ Kidzone] - Free Printable Activity Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.superkids.com/ SuperKids] Free fun ways to expand knowledge and skills: math and time worksheets and more.<br />
*[http://www.mathslice.com/ Math Slice] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.mathsisfun.com/ Math is Fun] - Free printable math worksheets, online math games.<br />
*[http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/ Math Worksheet Wizard] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/ DadsWorksheets.com] Free printable math worksheets: 4,817...and counting! <br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/science-experiments 51 Awesome Science Experiments & Videos for Kids] - Science experiments and science experiment videos full of fun, exciting, and innovative ways to learn all about your favorite areas of science.<br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/math-resources Guide to Online Schools] - A Complete List of Online Math Resources.<br />
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== Blogs ==<br />
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*[http://montessoristory.blogspot.com/ Our Montessori Story] - Blog for Home-Base Montessori Preschool <br />
*[http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com Super Fun Mama] <br />
*[http://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com/ Montessori for Everyone] - Offers printable materials for all the curricular areas, including language, reading, math, art, music, science, history, and geography <br />
*[http://www.montessoricandy.com/ Montessori Candy] - Montessori Candy is a place to: Share ideas, inspiration, information, and sweet morsels of Montessori Candy for all your senses. <br />
*[http://themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com/ The Moveable Alphabet] - The Diary of an AMI Montessori Theorist <br />
*[http://adventuresinmontessori.blogspot.com/ Adventures in Montessori] <br />
*[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/ Momtessori] Creative ideas for growing minds <br />
*[http://www.homemademontessori.blogspot.com/ Homemade Montessori] - to help other homeschoolers or teachers that love the Montessori teaching methods, but are also on a budget! <br />
*[http://montessoriconfessions.blogspot.com/ Confessions of a Montessori Mom] - Rants and raves, personal stories, plus advice and tips from a stay-at-home work-at-home mom and Montessori trained teacher! <br />
*[http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/my_montessori_journey/ My Montessori Journey] - A blog devoted to Montessori education with a little bit of this and that thrown in. <br />
*[http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/ Montessori Mama] - Montessori education information from a Montessori teacher and Mom <br />
*[http://montessorisecrets.blogspot.com/ Montessori Secrets] - An insider's guide to Montessori <br />
*[http://leptir-mojpribor.blogspot.com/ Leptir]&nbsp;- Montessori blog<br> <br />
*[http://www.montessoriblog.com/ MontessoriBlog.com] A site dedicated to all things Montessori, including Montessori Quotes, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Materials &amp; Toys, as well as a blog for discussing Montessori-related topics. <br />
*[http://montessoribyhand.blogspot.com/ Montessori by Hand] Blog by Montessori teacher, fiber artist, pattern designer, wife, servant to two cats. <br />
*[http://montessorihouse.blogspot.com/ Montessori House] Montessori for Infants and Toddlers <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/index.php?Itemid=12&option=com_wordpress Montessori for Everybody]<br />
*[http://montessorispanishclassroom.blogspot.com/ Montessori Spanish Classroom] Here you'll find activities, games and ideas to help you teach Spanish in a fun way.<br />
*[http://whatdidwedoallday.blogspot.com/ What DID We Do All Day?] Home of the Ultimate Montessori Blog List, Ultimate Montessori Blog Search, and Ultimate Montessori Homemade Materials Collaboration<br />
*[http://themontessorigoldmine.blogspot.com The Montessori Goldmine] Tons of great resources from across the web, discovered by a Montessori Mom.<br />
*[http://www.montessorienelhogar.com/ Montessori en el hogar] A blog of ideas for educating parents in the home using the Montessori method (in Spanish)<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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Click here for help on [[Help:Video|embedding a video]] <br> <br> <br />
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<videoflash>64QxqpF0P9w&NR=1</videoflash><br> An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials <br />
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<br> <videoflash>OM1Gu9KXVkk&feature=related</videoflash><br> Montessori Education for the Early Childhood Years <br />
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<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Category:Science&diff=4479Category:Science2010-11-12T05:29:44Z<p>Bobv: /* Useful Websites */</p>
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<div>'''<span class="button green icon iconAdd"><font size="+1">[http://www.wikisori.org/index.php/Wikisori:Add_New_Album_Entry?WorkAreaID=6 Add New Album Entry To Science]</font></span>''' <br />
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=== [[Worksheets/Printouts:Science|Worksheets and Printouts]] ===<br />
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=== Useful Websites ===<br />
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*[http://www.kids-science-experiments.com/ Science Experiments for Kids]<br><br />
*[http://www.schoolscience.co.uk/ The Association for Science Education] The Association for Science Education, the UK’s largest subject teaching association with over 17,000 members, brings you a free website to enrich your teaching and learning in science!<br><br />
*[http://www.chem4kids.com/ Chem4Kids] It's not just for kids, it's for everyone. We have information on matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, reactions, and biochemistry.<br><br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/science-experiments 51 Awesome Science Experiments & Videos for Kids] - Science experiments and science experiment videos full of fun, exciting, and innovative ways to learn all about your favorite areas of science.<br><br />
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'''Science Fair Websites'''<br><br />
*[http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/ Science Fair Central] Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.<br><br />
*[http://www.sciencebuddies.org/ Science Buddies] Hands-on scientific investigations are acknowledged to be the best way to teach science literacy. Science Buddies supports these activities by providing free science fair project ideas, answers, and tools to teachers, parents, and students from all walks of life. Our objective is to save our users' time while guiding them to a successful outcome.<br><br />
*[http://sciencefairproject.virtualave.net/ Science Fair Projects on the web]<br><br />
*[http://www.elmers.com/sciencefair/ Resources for Science Fair Projects brought to you by Elmer's Glue]<br><br />
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=== Videos ===<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xath6kOf0NE 3D Animation of a Vaginal Birth] <br />
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[[Category:Wikisori_Albums]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Parent_Resources&diff=4478Parent Resources2010-11-12T05:27:41Z<p>Bobv: /* Links */</p>
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<div><br> '''This page is a place to add links to other usefule websites, Montessori blogs and videos that provide valuable resources for parents.''' <br />
<br />
== Links ==<br />
<br />
*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/resources.html Research Articles, Lesson Plans, and Audio lectures on Montessori theory] All for free from a woman-owned, green business founded by an AMI Montessori directress (and mother of a preschooler and teenager)<br />
*[http://www.kidstalknews.com Kids Talk News, by Maren Stark Schmidt] - column dealing with childhood development issues <br />
*[http://www.positivediscipline.com/jane.html Positive Discipline,&nbsp; Jane Nelson, Ed. D.] - Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor <br />
*[http://www.montessori.edu/homeschooling.html Montessori Homeschooling] <br />
*[http://www.progressivephonics.com/ Progressive Phonics] - Progressive Phonics is an all-in-one reading program that is easy, fun, and totally FREE---that's right, totally and completely free! <br />
*[http://www.activitytv.com Activity TV] Find lots of activities for kids, with video instructions and printables. Crafts, Magic, Puppets, Science, and more! <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more<br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/ Montessori for Everybody] This site will be a place to offer information in many forms to parents, educators, and anyone else who is using Maria Montessori’s ideas about education – or would like to do so<br />
*[http://www.autismweb.com/ Autism Web] - A community of parents interested in Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome<br />
*[http://www.math.com/students/practice/arithmeticpractice.htm Math Practice] - Basic Math Practice Online<br />
*[http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/resources/RCResult.htm?contentId=28 Saxon Homeschool] - Online Activities for Math and Phonics<br />
*[http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/teachers/minibooks.html#mini Printable Mini books Resources]<br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site]<br />
*[http://www.bookadventure.com/ BookAdventure.com] - Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8<br />
*[http://www.education.com/ education.com] - Provides parents of school-aged children with free access to information and resources to give them the answers they need.<br />
*[http://www.mathfactcafe.com/default.aspx Math Fact Cafe] - Free math worksheets for elementary school and home use.<br />
*[http://www.freemathworksheets.net/ Free Math Worksheets] - Free Math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.tlsbooks.com/ TLS Books] - Free worksheets for home and school use.<br />
*[http://www.homeschoolmath.net/ Home School Math] - Free Math Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.softschools.com/ Soft Schools] - Free math worksheets and games, grammar quizzes and free phonics worksheets and games.<br />
*[http://www.kidzone.ws/ Kidzone] - Free Printable Activity Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.superkids.com/ SuperKids] Free fun ways to expand knowledge and skills: math and time worksheets and more.<br />
*[http://www.mathslice.com/ Math Slice] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.mathsisfun.com/ Math is Fun] - Free printable math worksheets, online math games.<br />
*[http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/ Math Worksheet Wizard] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/ DadsWorksheets.com] Free printable math worksheets: 4,817...and counting! <br />
*[http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/library/science-experiments 51 Awesome Science Experiments & Videos for Kids] - Science experiments and science experiment videos full of fun, exciting, and innovative ways to learn all about your favorite areas of science.<br />
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<br><br />
<br />
== Blogs ==<br />
<br />
*[http://montessoristory.blogspot.com/ Our Montessori Story] - Blog for Home-Base Montessori Preschool <br />
*[http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com Super Fun Mama] <br />
*[http://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com/ Montessori for Everyone] - Offers printable materials for all the curricular areas, including language, reading, math, art, music, science, history, and geography <br />
*[http://www.montessoricandy.com/ Montessori Candy] - Montessori Candy is a place to: Share ideas, inspiration, information, and sweet morsels of Montessori Candy for all your senses. <br />
*[http://themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com/ The Moveable Alphabet] - The Diary of an AMI Montessori Theorist <br />
*[http://adventuresinmontessori.blogspot.com/ Adventures in Montessori] <br />
*[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/ Momtessori] Creative ideas for growing minds <br />
*[http://www.homemademontessori.blogspot.com/ Homemade Montessori] - to help other homeschoolers or teachers that love the Montessori teaching methods, but are also on a budget! <br />
*[http://montessoriconfessions.blogspot.com/ Confessions of a Montessori Mom] - Rants and raves, personal stories, plus advice and tips from a stay-at-home work-at-home mom and Montessori trained teacher! <br />
*[http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/my_montessori_journey/ My Montessori Journey] - A blog devoted to Montessori education with a little bit of this and that thrown in. <br />
*[http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/ Montessori Mama] - Montessori education information from a Montessori teacher and Mom <br />
*[http://montessorisecrets.blogspot.com/ Montessori Secrets] - An insider's guide to Montessori <br />
*[http://leptir-mojpribor.blogspot.com/ Leptir]&nbsp;- Montessori blog<br> <br />
*[http://www.montessoriblog.com/ MontessoriBlog.com] A site dedicated to all things Montessori, including Montessori Quotes, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Materials &amp; Toys, as well as a blog for discussing Montessori-related topics. <br />
*[http://montessoribyhand.blogspot.com/ Montessori by Hand] Blog by Montessori teacher, fiber artist, pattern designer, wife, servant to two cats. <br />
*[http://montessorihouse.blogspot.com/ Montessori House] Montessori for Infants and Toddlers <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/index.php?Itemid=12&option=com_wordpress Montessori for Everybody]<br />
*[http://montessorispanishclassroom.blogspot.com/ Montessori Spanish Classroom] Here you'll find activities, games and ideas to help you teach Spanish in a fun way.<br />
*[http://whatdidwedoallday.blogspot.com/ What DID We Do All Day?] Home of the Ultimate Montessori Blog List, Ultimate Montessori Blog Search, and Ultimate Montessori Homemade Materials Collaboration<br />
*[http://themontessorigoldmine.blogspot.com The Montessori Goldmine] Tons of great resources from across the web, discovered by a Montessori Mom.<br />
*[http://www.montessorienelhogar.com/ Montessori en el hogar] A blog of ideas for educating parents in the home using the Montessori method (in Spanish)<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
<br />
Click here for help on [[Help:Video|embedding a video]] <br> <br> <br />
<br />
<videoflash>64QxqpF0P9w&NR=1</videoflash><br> An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials <br />
<br />
<br> <videoflash>OM1Gu9KXVkk&feature=related</videoflash><br> Montessori Education for the Early Childhood Years <br />
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<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Creative_Writing_through_Music&diff=4477Creative Writing through Music2010-10-25T22:35:00Z<p>Bobv: Updated bullet format.</p>
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<div>'''Creative Writing: Writing through Music (Fantasia)''' <br />
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'''Introduction''': This lesson is designed to incorporate music, art, and writing into one comprehensive activity that focuses a child's creative process. It is a several step process that begins very simple and builds to much more complicated. Lower elementary children may only be able to do the first few steps, whereas mid-upper elementary children may be inclined to do the whole process. This lesson is also easily adaptable for different ages of children due to the nature of choice in music. <br />
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'''Age''': Adaptable for all ages. <br />
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'''Materials''': <br />
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*Drawing paper <br />
*Pencil (plain or colored)<br />
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'''Presentation''': <br />
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#Gather a small group of children. <br />
#Tell children you are going to play some music for them. <br />
#Depending on students’ age, you may want to choose different types of music. It can range from very simple, such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, to more complicated, such as Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt. Play a short selection of the music. <br />
#Ask students, how does the music make them feel? Encourage students to ask each other this question as well. <br />
#Ask students to take out a pencil and piece of paper. Tell them, this time, I’m going to play the music again, and I want you to draw what you feel on the paper. <br />
#Play a selection of the music again, a bit longer than the previous, but not the entire piece (anything more than 1-2 minutes is probably too long). <br />
#Invite children to explain what they felt and how they expressed that on paper. Have students label the music selection’s title, composer, and their name on their paper, then put it away. <br />
#Tell students you will do this again at a later time (perhaps next week).<br />
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'''Presentation''': <br />
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#Invite the same small group of students. <br />
#Remind them of what they did last week. Tell them today we are going to do something similar, but we will listen to a different piece of music. <br />
#Play a different selection of music. This selection should be more geared towards story writing instead of emotions- choose something appropriate for students age and developmental level. <br />
#After playing the music, ask students how they felt about the music. Could they imagine a story to go along with it? What/Who would it be about? What happens? How does it end? <br />
#Ask students to take a pencil and piece of paper. While they listen to the selection again, ask students to take notes on what ideas they have for a story based on the music. (This can also be done as a babbling activity between partners). <br />
#Tell students where they can find the CD to listen to the song again anytime they want. Tell them they should create their own story about what the music is about, including a drawing or two.<br />
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'''Follow-Up''': Students can watch Fantasia (the original or 2000) as a group and discuss how they think the creators of the movie came up with those ideas for the music, how they compared to their own ideas of how the music should “look”, etc. <br />
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(Please email me if there are any questions- I am only a Montessori trainee and created this lesson as a part of my training process. If anyone tries this or has done something similar, please let me know how it goes! My email address is lisaruas(at)yahoo(dot)com).</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Worksheets/Printouts:Workplans_and_Teacher_Tools&diff=4476Worksheets/Printouts:Workplans and Teacher Tools2010-10-25T22:19:59Z<p>Bobv: Corrected links.</p>
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<div>This page contains a list of free printouts of workplans and teacher tools.<br> <br />
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=== Elementary ===<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/Blank_Workplan.doc Blank Workplan]<br>[http://www.maitrilearning.com/files/planning_book-kids.pdf Record Pages]<br> <br />
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==== September ====<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/September_Workplan_Grade_1.doc Grade 1]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/September_Workplan_Grade_2.doc Grade 2]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/September_Workplan_Grade_3.doc Grade 3]<br> <br />
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==== October ====<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/October_Workplan_Grade_1.doc Grade 1]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/October_Workplan_Grade_2.doc Grade 2]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/October_Workplan_Grade_3.doc Grade 3]<br> <br />
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==== November ====<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/November_Workplan_Grade_1.doc Grade 1]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/November_Workplan_Grade_2.doc Grade 2]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/November_Workplan_Grade_3.doc Grade 3]<br> <br />
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==== December ====<br />
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[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/December_Workplan_Grade_1.doc Grade 1]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/December_Workplan_Grade_2.doc Grade 2]<br>[http://www.montessoriforeveryone.com/assets/PDF/December_Workplan_Grade_3.doc Grade 3]<br><br />
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[[Category:Worksheets/Printouts]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Bead_Stair&diff=4468Bead Stair2010-09-17T22:28:03Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div><videoflash>t6ciHXgcnnE&NR</videoflash> <br />
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=== Age ===<br />
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3 - 6 <br> <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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A box containing the following bead stair: [[Image:1-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:2-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:3-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:4-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:5-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:6-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:7-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:8-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:9-bar.jpg|center]] [[Image:10-bar.jpg|center]] <br />
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There should be 2 bead stairs for same number additives, such as 1+1= 2+2= 3+3= etc.<br> <br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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The child makes a stair with beads (like in the number rods). The child chooses any table, such as the 4's table. <br />
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#The child finds 4+1= <br />
#Places a 4 bar(3 yellow beads strung together) and a 1 bar (1 red bead) on a mat <br />
#The child counts the beads and writes down the number 5. <br />
#He replaces the bar and takes out a 4 bar and a 2 bar (2 green beads strung together). <br />
#The child counts the beads and writes down the number 6.<br />
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Notes: <br />
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*You can make a math book with graph paper and write out various addition problems. <br />
*For beginners make sums less than five.<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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Teaches the addition tables (1+1=2, 1+2=3, etc). <br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Links ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
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[http://www.montessorimaterials.org/Math/Addition_CombinationSlips.pdf Addition Combination Strips] <br> <br />
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[[Category:Mathematics]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Tooth_Brushing&diff=4467Tooth Brushing2010-09-17T21:13:12Z<p>Bobv: Redirected page to Care of teeth</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Care of teeth]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Card_with_different_length_and_shaped_lines&diff=4465Card with different length and shaped lines2010-09-17T21:06:58Z<p>Bobv: moved Card with different lenght and shaped lines to Card with different length and shaped lines:&#32;Misspelling.</p>
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<div>=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br><br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Scissors.<br />
*Strips of paper with different length and shaped lines: straight lines, shorter lines, zigzag, curvy lines.<br><br><br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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This is an individual presentation. <br><br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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#Directress shows the child how to carry the materials on a tray to the table<br />
#Show the child how to hold the scissors with the thumb, index and middle finger on the handle of the scissors. <br />
#Show the child how to open the scissors by opening up the hand, letting the thumb and the index fingers go apart.<br />
#Close the scissors by closing the hand, bringing the fingers to form a fist. <br />
#Now take a strip of paper already lined with patterns in the left hand, place it in between the opened scissors and cut according to the line by opening and closing the scissors. <br />
#Repeat for all the slips of paper already lined with patterns. <br />
#Allow the child to try whenever he wishes.<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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The lines and patterns on paper provide control. <br><br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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May present this exercise during art and craft session. <br><br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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'''Direct aims:<br>'''<br />
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*To teach the child how to use scissors.<br />
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<br>'''Indirect aims:<br>'''<br />
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*To develop the child's fine motor control. <br />
*To develop the child's concentration. <br />
*To develop the child's independence <br />
*To prepare the child for later project work.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachment ===<br />
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[[Category:Practical_Life]] [[Category:Practical_Life_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Card_with_different_lenght_and_shaped_lines&diff=4466Card with different lenght and shaped lines2010-09-17T21:06:58Z<p>Bobv: moved Card with different lenght and shaped lines to Card with different length and shaped lines:&#32;Misspelling.</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Card with different length and shaped lines]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Wikisori:Current_events&diff=4464Wikisori:Current events2010-09-14T17:58:41Z<p>Bobv: /* Upcoming Montessori Events */</p>
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=== '''[http://www.lrz-muenchen.de/~montessori/orgs.html Montessori Organizations]''' ===<br />
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== '''Upcoming Montessori Events''' ==<br />
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{{CurrentEventsTableFooter}}</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Parent_Resources&diff=4463Parent Resources2010-09-14T16:43:01Z<p>Bobv: /* Blogs */</p>
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<div><br> '''This page is a place to add links to other usefule websites, Montessori blogs and videos that provide valuable resources for parents.''' <br />
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== Links ==<br />
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*[http://www.maitrilearning.com/resources.html Research Articles, Lesson Plans, and Audio lectures on Montessori theory] All for free from a woman-owned, green business founded by an AMI Montessori directress (and mother of a preschooler and teenager)<br />
*[http://www.kidstalknews.com Kids Talk News, by Maren Stark Schmidt] - column dealing with childhood development issues <br />
*[http://www.positivediscipline.com/jane.html Positive Discipline,&nbsp; Jane Nelson, Ed. D.] - Dr. Jane Nelsen is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Counselor <br />
*[http://www.montessori.edu/homeschooling.html Montessori Homeschooling] <br />
*[http://www.progressivephonics.com/ Progressive Phonics] - Progressive Phonics is an all-in-one reading program that is easy, fun, and totally FREE---that's right, totally and completely free! <br />
*[http://www.activitytv.com Activity TV] Find lots of activities for kids, with video instructions and printables. Crafts, Magic, Puppets, Science, and more! <br />
*[http://www.apples4theteacher.com Apples 4 the Teacher] Includes interactive learning games, quizzes, and worksheet generator tools by subject, articles, literacy coloring pages and more<br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/ Montessori for Everybody] This site will be a place to offer information in many forms to parents, educators, and anyone else who is using Maria Montessori’s ideas about education – or would like to do so<br />
*[http://www.autismweb.com/ Autism Web] - A community of parents interested in Autism, PDD and Asperger's Syndrome<br />
*[http://www.math.com/students/practice/arithmeticpractice.htm Math Practice] - Basic Math Practice Online<br />
*[http://saxonhomeschool.hmhco.com/en/resources/RCResult.htm?contentId=28 Saxon Homeschool] - Online Activities for Math and Phonics<br />
*[http://www.mrsjonesroom.com/teachers/minibooks.html#mini Printable Mini books Resources]<br />
*[http://www.ixl.com/math/ IXL - The Web's #1 Math Practice Site]<br />
*[http://www.bookadventure.com/ BookAdventure.com] - Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8<br />
*[http://www.education.com/ education.com] - Provides parents of school-aged children with free access to information and resources to give them the answers they need.<br />
*[http://www.mathfactcafe.com/default.aspx Math Fact Cafe] - Free math worksheets for elementary school and home use.<br />
*[http://www.freemathworksheets.net/ Free Math Worksheets] - Free Math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.tlsbooks.com/ TLS Books] - Free worksheets for home and school use.<br />
*[http://www.homeschoolmath.net/ Home School Math] - Free Math Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.softschools.com/ Soft Schools] - Free math worksheets and games, grammar quizzes and free phonics worksheets and games.<br />
*[http://www.kidzone.ws/ Kidzone] - Free Printable Activity Worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.superkids.com/ SuperKids] Free fun ways to expand knowledge and skills: math and time worksheets and more.<br />
*[http://www.mathslice.com/ Math Slice] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.mathsisfun.com/ Math is Fun] - Free printable math worksheets, online math games.<br />
*[http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/ Math Worksheet Wizard] - Free printable math worksheets.<br />
*[http://www.dadsworksheets.com/ DadsWorksheets.com] Free printable math worksheets: 4,817...and counting! <br />
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== Blogs ==<br />
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*[http://montessoristory.blogspot.com/ Our Montessori Story] - Blog for Home-Base Montessori Preschool <br />
*[http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com Super Fun Mama] <br />
*[http://www.blog.montessoriforeveryone.com/ Montessori for Everyone] - Offers printable materials for all the curricular areas, including language, reading, math, art, music, science, history, and geography <br />
*[http://www.montessoricandy.com/ Montessori Candy] - Montessori Candy is a place to: Share ideas, inspiration, information, and sweet morsels of Montessori Candy for all your senses. <br />
*[http://themoveablealphabet.blogspot.com/ The Moveable Alphabet] - The Diary of an AMI Montessori Theorist <br />
*[http://adventuresinmontessori.blogspot.com/ Adventures in Montessori] <br />
*[http://momtessori.blogspot.com/ Momtessori] Creative ideas for growing minds <br />
*[http://www.homemademontessori.blogspot.com/ Homemade Montessori] - to help other homeschoolers or teachers that love the Montessori teaching methods, but are also on a budget! <br />
*[http://montessoriconfessions.blogspot.com/ Confessions of a Montessori Mom] - Rants and raves, personal stories, plus advice and tips from a stay-at-home work-at-home mom and Montessori trained teacher! <br />
*[http://mymontessorijourney.typepad.com/my_montessori_journey/ My Montessori Journey] - A blog devoted to Montessori education with a little bit of this and that thrown in. <br />
*[http://spiralmontessorimama.blogspot.com/ Montessori Mama] - Montessori education information from a Montessori teacher and Mom <br />
*[http://montessorisecrets.blogspot.com/ Montessori Secrets] - An insider's guide to Montessori <br />
*[http://leptir-mojpribor.blogspot.com/ Leptir]&nbsp;- Montessori blog<br> <br />
*[http://www.montessoriblog.com/ MontessoriBlog.com] A site dedicated to all things Montessori, including Montessori Quotes, Montessori Parenting, Montessori Materials &amp; Toys, as well as a blog for discussing Montessori-related topics. <br />
*[http://montessoribyhand.blogspot.com/ Montessori by Hand] Blog by Montessori teacher, fiber artist, pattern designer, wife, servant to two cats. <br />
*[http://montessorihouse.blogspot.com/ Montessori House] Montessori for Infants and Toddlers <br />
*[http://www.montessoriforeverybody.com/index.php?Itemid=12&option=com_wordpress Montessori for Everybody]<br />
*[http://montessorispanishclassroom.blogspot.com/ Montessori Spanish Classroom] Here you'll find activities, games and ideas to help you teach Spanish in a fun way.<br />
*[http://whatdidwedoallday.blogspot.com/ What DID We Do All Day?] Home of the Ultimate Montessori Blog List, Ultimate Montessori Blog Search, and Ultimate Montessori Homemade Materials Collaboration<br />
*[http://themontessorigoldmine.blogspot.com The Montessori Goldmine] Tons of great resources from across the web, discovered by a Montessori Mom.<br />
*[http://www.montessorienelhogar.com/ Montessori en el hogar] A blog of ideas for educating parents in the home using the Montessori method (in Spanish)<br />
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== Videos ==<br />
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Click here for help on [[Help:Video|embedding a video]] <br> <br> <br />
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<videoflash>64QxqpF0P9w&NR=1</videoflash><br> An Introduction to Montessori Philosophy and Materials <br />
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<br> <videoflash>OM1Gu9KXVkk&feature=related</videoflash><br> Montessori Education for the Early Childhood Years <br />
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<br></div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Prepositions:_Exercises&diff=4462Prepositions: Exercises2010-09-05T21:22:24Z<p>Bobv: Fix to minor typos.</p>
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<div>=== Age ===<br />
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7-8.<br><br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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*Miniature environment. <br />
*Object labels. <br />
*Cards with prepositions.<br />
*Long strips on which phrases are printed.<br><br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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Exercise 1:<br><br />
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#The child is given an object label, which he/she reads, then gets the object and places the symbols over the words. <br />
#The same child does the same for a second object. <br />
#Then the directress gives him/her a preposition card to place between. <br />
#He matches the symbols to the preposition. <br />
#The child puts the objects in the indicated relationship and copies the words into his journal and adds the symbols. <br />
#Those cards are removed but the objects remain as the children each place objects in special relationships. <br />
#Each time the result of this exercise is different. <br />
#When the children work alone they choose the cards randomly.<br />
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Exercise 2: <br />
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#With the long strips, each child in turn takes one, reads it, executes the command, lays out the symbols and copies it down. <br />
#Again the objects remain but the labels are removed as the child finishes copying.<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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The children may have prepositional commands in creative movement exercises: bodies in relation to one another.<br><br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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*Point of consciousness: the function of the preposition is to put objects in relation to one another in a specific manner.<br><br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Links ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
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[[Category:Language]] [[Category:Language_6-9]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Land_and_Water_Forms&diff=4444Land and Water Forms2010-08-09T04:25:34Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Land and Water forms 1.jpg|center]]<br />
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=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
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Models representing the following forms of physical geography: <br />
*archipelago<br />
*system of lakes<br />
*cape<br />
*bay<br />
*strait<br />
*isthmus<br />
*peninsula<br />
*gulf<br />
*island<br />
*lake<br />
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The following additional materials:<br />
*Water jug<br />
*Sponge<br />
*tray<br />
*A set of Terminology cards of maps of the Land and Water Forms including definitions of particular land or water form. Wikisori has a free copy available for download here: [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf Land and Water Form Terminology Cards]<br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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This can be an individual or group presentation. <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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Directress pours water into one of the forms, saying, "Look, I've made a Lake. A Lake is water surrounded by land. Would you like to make a lake?"<br>She pours the water back into the jug and allows the child to repeat the exercise.<br>Repeat for the Island.<br><br>Introduce each of the landforms in pairs. <br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
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Land and Water form definitions: <br />
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*A Lake is surrounded by land. <br />
*An Island is land surrounded by water. <br />
*A Bay is a sea, partly enclosed by land. <br />
*A Cape is land protruding out into the sea. <br />
*A Gulf is sea penetrating a long way into the land. <br />
*A Peninsula is a land jutting out into the sea. <br />
*A strait is a narrow strip of water joining two large areas of water. <br />
*An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land joining two large areas of land.<br />
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You can make your own land and water forms by using cake pans or sandwich containers and a non-hardening clay such as Plasteline.<br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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*Introduction to Land and Water forms. <br />
*Make the child aware of the existence of the various land and water forms. <br />
*Preparation of later systematic study of physical geography. <br />
*Refine eye-hand coordination.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Links ===<br />
[http://www.monthome.com/geography.htm MontHome - Geography]<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf Land and Water Form Terminology Cards]<br />
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[[Category:Cultural]][[Category:Cultural_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Land_and_Water_Forms&diff=4443Land and Water Forms2010-08-09T04:23:08Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Land and Water forms 1.jpg|center]]<br />
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=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
Models representing the following forms of physical geography: <br />
*archipelago<br />
*system of lakes<br />
*cape<br />
*bay<br />
*strait<br />
*isthmus<br />
*peninsula<br />
*gulf<br />
*island<br />
*lake<br />
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The following additional materials:<br />
*Water jug<br />
*Sponge<br />
*tray<br />
*A set of Terminology cards of maps of the Land and Water Forms including definitions of particular land or water form. Wikisori has a free copy available for download here: [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf Land and Water Form Terminology Cards]<br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
This can be an individual or group presentation. <br />
<br />
=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
Directress pours water into one of the forms, saying, "Look, I've made a Lake. A Lake is water surrounded by land. Would you like to make a lake?"<br>She pours the water back into the jug and allows the child to repeat the exercise.<br>Repeat for the Island.<br><br>Introduce each of the landforms in pairs. <br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
Land and Water form definitions: <br />
<br />
*A Lake is surrounded by land. <br />
*An Island is land surrounded by water. <br />
*A Bay is a sea, partly enclosed by land. <br />
*A Cape is land protruding out into the sea. <br />
*A Gulf is sea penetrating a long way into the land. <br />
*A Peninsula is a land jutting out into the sea. <br />
*A strait is a narrow strip of water joining two large areas of water. <br />
*An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land joining two large areas of land.<br />
<br />
You can make your own land and water forms by using round cake pans and a non-hardening clay such as Plasteline Clay.<br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
*Introduction to Land and Water forms. <br />
*Make the child aware of the existence of the various land and water forms. <br />
*Preparation of later systematic study of physical geography. <br />
*Refine eye-hand coordination.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Links ===<br />
[http://www.monthome.com/geography.htm MontHome - Geography]<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf Land and Water Form Terminology Cards]<br />
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[[Category:Cultural]][[Category:Cultural_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Land_and_Water_Forms&diff=4442Land and Water Forms2010-08-09T04:20:04Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Land and Water forms 1.jpg|center]]<br />
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=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br />
<br />
=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
Models representing the following forms of physical geography: <br />
<br />
*archipelago<br />
*system of lakes<br />
*cape<br />
*bay<br />
*strait<br />
*isthmus<br />
*peninsula<br />
*gulf<br />
*island<br />
*lake<br />
*Water jug<br />
*Sponge<br />
*tray<br />
*A set of Terminology cards of maps of the Land and Water Forms including definitions of particular land or water form. Wikisori has a free copy available for download here: [http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf Land and Water Form Terminology Cards]<br />
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<br />
=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
This can be an individual or group presentation. <br />
<br />
=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
Directress pours water into one of the forms, saying, "Look, I've made a Lake. A Lake is water surrounded by land. Would you like to make a lake?"<br>She pours the water back into the jug and allows the child to repeat the exercise.<br>Repeat for the Island.<br><br>Introduce each of the landforms in pairs. <br />
<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
Land and Water form definitions: <br />
<br />
*A Lake is surrounded by land. <br />
*An Island is land surrounded by water. <br />
*A Bay is a sea, partly enclosed by land. <br />
*A Cape is land protruding out into the sea. <br />
*A Gulf is sea penetrating a long way into the land. <br />
*A Peninsula is a land jutting out into the sea. <br />
*A strait is a narrow strip of water joining two large areas of water. <br />
*An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land joining two large areas of land.<br />
<br />
You can make your own land and water forms by using round cake pans and a non-hardening clay such as Plasteline Clay.<br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
*Introduction to Land and Water forms. <br />
*Make the child aware of the existence of the various land and water forms. <br />
*Preparation of later systematic study of physical geography. <br />
*Refine eye-hand coordination.<br />
<br />
=== Variation ===<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf Land and Water Form Terminology Cards]<br />
<br><br />
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[[Category:Cultural]][[Category:Cultural_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Land_and_Water_Forms&diff=4439Land and Water Forms2010-08-09T03:22:56Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Land and Water forms 1.jpg|center]]<br />
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=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br />
<br />
=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
Models representing the following forms of physical geography: <br />
<br />
*archipelago<br />
*system of lakes<br />
*cape<br />
*bay<br />
*strait<br />
*isthmus<br />
*peninsula<br />
*gulf<br />
*island<br />
*lake<br />
*Water jug<br />
*Sponge<br />
*tray<br />
*A set of Terminology cards of maps of the Land and Water Forms including definitions of particular land or water form. Wikisori has a free copy available for download here: [[Media:http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf]]<br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
This can be an individual or group presentation. <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
Directress pours water into one of the forms, saying, "Look, I've made a Lake. A Lake is water surrounded by land. Would you like to make a lake?"<br>She pours the water back into the jug and allows the child to repeat the exercise.<br>Repeat for the Island.<br><br>Introduce each of the landforms in pairs. <br />
<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
Land and Water form definitions: <br />
<br />
*A Lake is surrounded by land. <br />
*An Island is land surrounded by water. <br />
*A Bay is a sea, partly enclosed by land. <br />
*A Cape is land protruding out into the sea. <br />
*A Gulf is sea penetrating a long way into the land. <br />
*A Peninsula is a land jutting out into the sea. <br />
*A strait is a narrow strip of water joining two large areas of water. <br />
*An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land joining two large areas of land.<br />
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You can make your own land and water forms by using round cake pans and a non-hardening clay such as Plasteline Clay.<br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
*Introduction to Land and Water forms. <br />
*Make the child aware of the existence of the various land and water forms. <br />
*Preparation of later systematic study of physical geography. <br />
*Refine eye-hand coordination.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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<br><br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
[[Media:http://www.wikisori.org/Wikisori/Printouts/LandAndWaterForms.pdf]]<br />
<br><br />
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[[Category:Cultural]][[Category:Cultural_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Land_and_Water_Forms&diff=4438Land and Water Forms2010-08-09T01:26:39Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Land and Water forms 1.jpg|center]]<br />
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=== Age ===<br />
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3-6 <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
Models representing the following forms of physical geography: <br />
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*Lake <br />
*Gulf <br />
*Bay <br />
*Island <br />
*Peninsula <br />
*Cape <br />
*Isthmus <br />
*Strait<br />
*Water jug<br />
*Sponge<br />
*tray<br />
*A set of Terminology cards of maps of the Land and Water Forms including definitions of particular land or water form. <br />
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<br />
=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
This can be an individual or group presentation. <br />
<br />
=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
Directress pours water into one of the forms, saying, "Look, I've made a Lake. A Lake is water surrounded by land. Would you like to make a lake?"<br>She pours the water back into the jug and allows the child to repeat the exercise.<br>Repeat for the Island.<br><br>Introduce each of the landforms in pairs. <br />
<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
Land and Water form definitions: <br />
<br />
*A Lake is surrounded by land. <br />
*An Island is land surrounded by water. <br />
*A Bay is a sea, partly enclosed by land. <br />
*A Cape is land protruding out into the sea. <br />
*A Gulf is sea penetrating a long way into the land. <br />
*A Peninsula is a land jutting out into the sea. <br />
*A strait is a narrow strip of water joining two large areas of water. <br />
*An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land joining two large areas of land.<br />
<br />
You can make your own land and water forms by using round cake pans and a non-hardening clay such as Plasteline Clay.<br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
*Introduction to Land and Water forms. <br />
*Make the child aware of the existence of the various land and water forms. <br />
*Preparation of later systematic study of physical geography. <br />
*Refine eye-hand coordination.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
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[[Category:Cultural]][[Category:Cultural_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Land_and_Water_Forms&diff=4437Land and Water Forms2010-08-09T01:09:28Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>[[Image:Land and Water forms 1.jpg|center]]<br />
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=== Age ===<br />
<br />
3-6 <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
Models representing the following forms of physical geography: <br />
<br />
*Lake <br />
*Gulf <br />
*Bay <br />
*Island <br />
*Peninsula <br />
*Cape <br />
*Isthmus <br />
*Strait<br />
<br />
Water jug<br>Sponge<br>tray<br>A set of Terminology cards of maps of the Land and Water Forms including definitions of particular land or water form. <br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
This can be an individual or group presentation. <br />
<br />
=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
Directress pours water into one of the forms, saying, "Look, I've made a Lake. A Lake is water surrounded by land. Would you like to make a lake?"<br>She pours the water back&nbsp; into the jug and allows the child to repeat the exercise.<br>Repeat for the Island.<br><br>Introduce the landform in pairs. <br />
<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
Land and Water form definitions: <br />
<br />
*A Lake is surrounded by land. <br />
*An Island is land surrounded by water. <br />
*A Bay is a sea, partly enclosed by land. <br />
*A Cape is land protruding out into the sea. <br />
*A Gulf is sea penetrating a long way into the land. <br />
*A Peninsula is a land jutting out into the sea. <br />
*A strait is a narrow strip of water joining two large areas of water. <br />
*An Isthmus is a narrow strip of land joining two&nbsp; large areas of land.<br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
*Introduction to Land and Water forms. <br />
*Make the child aware of the existence of this forms. <br />
*Preparation of later systematic study of physical geography. <br />
*Refine eye-hand coordination.<br />
<br />
=== Variation ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
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[[Category:Cultural]][[Category:Cultural_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Editing_(Math_Curse)&diff=4433Editing (Math Curse)2010-05-31T21:45:31Z<p>Bobv: /* Handouts/Attachments */</p>
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<div>=== Age ===<br />
<br />
9-12<br> <br />
<br />
=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
Enough copies for all your students, of the deliberately error-laden, "From The Adventures of Math Girl" (see "handouts/attachments" below). Students need pencils. You will also need a Smartboard, an LCD, a whiteboard, or a blackboard. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
Students need to know the standard editing marks for adding paragraphs, capital letters, commas, inserting quotation marks, apostrophes, correcting misspellings, and adding or moving text. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
I. Introductory Activities:<br>• Start by telling students that I started another version of my story (I'm writing a series). Talk to the students about how the first time I write, I just sit down and get my ideas out. I don't really focus on grammar or spelling. But editing is really important if I want people to be able to read and understand what I wrote. <br />
<br />
<br>II. Procedures and Strategies:<br>• Give everyone a copy of my story. Tell them they are going to help me edit my first draft. Give the students about 10 minutes to work on editing individually. Then give them another 10 minutes to discuss editing with a partner (combine edits, talk about questions, etc.) <br />
<br />
<br>• Ask students "what kinds of errors did I make?" Make a list on the SMART Board. The list should include capitalizing, paragraphs, homophones (their, there, they're, for, four, to, too, two, which, witch), "text"/slang spelling, formatting dialogue, and planning page breaks. <br />
<br />
<br>• Ask the students why they think I gave them a draft with these types of errors (responses, because these are common errors). Talk to the students about how everyone makes simple mistakes their first time, but most of us know the correct way to do things. <br />
<br />
Tell the students that when you give something to your editor, you want it to be your best work. You don't give your editor something with mistakes you can fix on your own. It's a waste of their time, and it would be very expensive for you. Editors charge about a dollar and a half per page, but if there are too many mistakes they will raise the basic charge. <br />
<br />
It's the same thing with the teacher. It's a waste of the teacher's time to fix errors in papers that students know how to fix. <br />
<br />
I know you can fix these types of errors (referring to the list) because you just did, so when you give me your first drafts, these types of errors should already be fixed. If you give me a story to edit with these types of errors still uncorrected, I will give it back to you because you are wasting my time. I have (number of students in your class) papers to edit and I don't want to fix things you or a friend of yours could have fixed.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggestions for Student Work: Students complete their edit of, "From the Adventures of Math Girl." <br><br> <br />
<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
Use "Track Changes" to make a complete edit of "From the Adventures of Math Girl." This can serve as a control of error for students. It will provide a graphic measure of a thorough edit, against which students can measure their own thoroughness. <br />
<br />
In addition, the teacher must be prepared to turn back papers than contain errors students know how to correct. This follow-through will establish a climate for conscientious editing.<br> <br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
The teacher adopts a tone of a busy editor who doesn't have time to waste on careless writing. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
Direct Aim: to teach students how to edit their own work by focussing on common errors<br> <br />
<br />
Indirect Aim: to create an atmosphere of professionalism when it comes to editing. <br />
<br />
=== Variation ===<br />
<br />
The teacher may write up a draft of her own, and use the same process. Students feel empowered when asked to help a teacher edit her work. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Links ===<br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/images/4/48/Editing_Lesson.pdf From The Adventures of Math Girl]<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[Category:Language]] [[Category:Language_9-12]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Editing_(Math_Curse)&diff=4427Editing (Math Curse)2010-05-26T06:04:20Z<p>Bobv: /* Handouts/Attachments */</p>
<hr />
<div>=== Age ===<br />
<br />
9-12<br> <br />
<br />
=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
Enough copies for all your students, of the deliberately error-laden, "From The Adventures of Math Girl" (see "handouts/attachments" below). Students need pencils. You will also need a Smartboard, an LCD, a whiteboard, or a blackboard. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
Students need to know the standard editing marks for adding paragraphs, capital letters, commas, inserting quotation marks, apostrophes, correcting misspellings, and adding or moving text. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
I. Introductory Activities:<br>• Start by telling students that I started another version of my story (I'm writing a series). Talk to the students about how the first time I write, I just sit down and get my ideas out. I don't really focus on grammar or spelling. But editing is really important if I want people to be able to read and understand what I wrote. <br />
<br />
<br>II. Procedures and Strategies:<br>• Give everyone a copy of my story. Tell them they are going to help me edit my first draft. Give the students about 10 minutes to work on editing individually. Then give them another 10 minutes to discuss editing with a partner (combine edits, talk about questions, etc.) <br />
<br />
<br>• Ask students "what kinds of errors did I make?" Make a list on the SMART Board. The list should include capitalizing, paragraphs, homophones (their, there, they're, for, four, to, too, two, which, witch), "text"/slang spelling, formatting dialogue, and planning page breaks. <br />
<br />
<br>• Ask the students why they think I gave them a draft with these types of errors (responses, because these are common errors). Talk to the students about how everyone makes simple mistakes their first time, but most of us know the correct way to do things. <br />
<br />
Tell the students that when you give something to your editor, you want it to be your best work. You don't give your editor something with mistakes you can fix on your own. It's a waste of their time, and it would be very expensive for you. Editors charge about a dollar and a half per page, but if there are too many mistakes they will raise the basic charge. <br />
<br />
It's the same thing with the teacher. It's a waste of the teacher's time to fix errors in papers that students know how to fix. <br />
<br />
I know you can fix these types of errors (referring to the list) because you just did, so when you give me your first drafts, these types of errors should already be fixed. If you give me a story to edit with these types of errors still uncorrected, I will give it back to you because you are wasting my time. I have (number of students in your class) papers to edit and I don't want to fix things you or a friend of yours could have fixed.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Suggestions for Student Work: Students complete their edit of, "From the Adventures of Math Girl." <br><br> <br />
<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
Use "Track Changes" to make a complete edit of "From the Adventures of Math Girl." This can serve as a control of error for students. It will provide a graphic measure of a thorough edit, against which students can measure their own thoroughness. <br />
<br />
In addition, the teacher must be prepared to turn back papers than contain errors students know how to correct. This follow-through will establish a climate for conscientious editing.<br> <br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
The teacher adopts a tone of a busy editor who doesn't have time to waste on careless writing. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
Direct Aim: to teach students how to edit their own work by focussing on common errors<br> <br />
<br />
Indirect Aim: to create an atmosphere of professionalism when it comes to editing. <br />
<br />
=== Variation ===<br />
<br />
The teacher may write up a draft of her own, and use the same process. Students feel empowered when asked to help a teacher edit her work. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Links ===<br />
<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
[http://www.wikisori.org/images/4/48/Editing_Lesson.pdf Editing Lesson]<br />
<br> <br />
<br />
[[Category:Language]] [[Category:Language_9-12]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Sandpaper_Blending&diff=4393Sandpaper Blending2010-05-17T04:21:59Z<p>Bobv: /* Materials */</p>
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<div>=== Age ===<br />
<br />
4 and up.<br><br />
<br />
=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
*Sandpaper letters or Movable alphabet. <br />
*Sound Table.<br />
<br />
=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
As soon as a child has learned the sound of one or two vowels and 5 consonants start him blending.<br><br />
<br />
=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
#Have letters prepared for 3 letter phonetic words (ie. mat).<br><br />
#Random the letters and review each letter's sound. <br />
#Directress lays down a 9 inch black circle. <br />
#Lay out each letter some distance apart, saying it's sound clearly. Use short sound. <br />
#Directress sounds out each sound of the word slowly, pointing to the sound as she says it. <br />
#Have child repeat after the directress. <br />
#Say sounds faster and move cards closer together. <br />
#Blend first two sounds together. <br />
#Add last sound to the first two. <br />
#Have child keep sounding out the letters until he recognizes the word. If he seems to be frustrated, help him along. <br />
#Say complete word. <br />
#May write word down for child to take home. <br />
#Depending on the attention level of the child continue until the child indicates he's tired.<br />
<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
#The directress <br />
#Hearing two vowel sounds. <br />
#Hearing an unblended sound. <br />
#To get the child to recognize the part individual letters play as they come together to make a word.<br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
The letters coming together to form words.<br><br />
<br />
Realizing that he can read. <br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
*&nbsp;To show how the consonant and the vowel come together to form a sound, either a consonant-vowel sound, or a vowel-consonant sound. <br />
*To show that consonants are dependent on vowels for release. <br />
*Preparation for resding and writing.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
<br />
#Child selects his own letters to form his own words. <br />
#Directress lays out an object that has 3 letters in its name and has the child find its letters. <br />
#Directress has a basket of objects (3 letter phonetic). Directress lays out the 3 letter phonetic word an the child has to find the object that goes with it.<br />
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=== Links ===<br />
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<br><br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
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[[Category:Language]][[Category:Language_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Sandbox&diff=4388Sandbox2010-05-15T03:32:54Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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[[Category:Sensorial]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Animals_in_Literature&diff=4353Animals in Literature2010-05-14T04:12:01Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>=== Age ===<br />
<br />
9-12<br> <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
A copy of Reynard the Fox. The one I use is, Vaes, Alain, illus. Reynard the Fox. Atlanta: Turner Publishing, Inc., 1994. Three part card material displayed for the class to see, and review.<br> <br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
<br />
1. Ask kids to answer in their notebooks. “Why are animals so important in the history of literature?”<br>2. List answers on board; have students write in notebook. (Some answers may include: (Animals represent human traits easily (pig is messy; wolf is evil); Exciting, fun, adds variety to characters, increase interest<br>3. “Which animals are the likeliest characters in fiction?” Discuss this question and lead children to understand that animals humans have domesticated, and their immediate predators, are the likeliest. (Goats, pigs, cows, dogs, chickens, cats, horses may tend to serve as ‘protagonists’ while wild animals may tend to serve as antagonists—wolf, coyote, fox…) <br />
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4. Go through list of forms shown on the three-part card material (13 traditional; five genre) and investigate, “In which form of literature are animals very important?” Children may cite the following… <br>a. Animal Tale<br>b. Nursery Rhyme<br>c. Folk Tale<br>d. Cumulative Tale<br>e. Myth<br>f. Creation Story<br>g. Trickster Tale<br>h. Fable<br>i. Pourquoi Tale<br>5. Why do animals seem to be a more prominent element in traditional literature than in genre fiction? Discuss. <br />
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Suggestions for Student Work: Make a list of all animals that are commonly domesticated (Goats, pigs, cows, dogs, chickens, cats, horses may tend to serve as ‘protagonists’ while wild animals may tend to serve as antagonists—wolf, coyote, fox…). <br>Give some traits of each animal. For example, “pigs are messy and play in the mud. Horses are graceful and tall. Goats butt heads with each other. For each of these animals, the students can then provide “character traits” that go with the characteristics of the animals. Pigs are sloppy. George the pig had a very messy room. Sam the goat was always getting into arguments with his brother. Harry the horse was the wise elder of the community. Other horses often sought his advice, etc. Include drawings. <br />
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<br />
=== Control Of Error ===<br />
<br />
Have students write a paragraph showing what they learned. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Points Of Interest ===<br />
<br />
Animals are key elements in most children's literature. <br> <br />
<br />
=== Purpose ===<br />
<br />
Direct Aim: To understand why animals appear so frequently in literary forms. <br />
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Indirect Aim: To prepare students for the next lesson, which is to look at the specific definition for animal tales, and the study the first published animal tale, Reynard the Fox. <br> <br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
<br />
Take a list of domesticated and wild animals (Goats, pigs, cows, dogs, chickens, cats, horses may tend to serve as ‘protagonists’ while wild animals may tend to serve as antagonists—wolf, coyote, fox…) and give examples of books in which they are characters. This might involve a trip to the library, especially to the picture book section. <br> <br />
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=== Links ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
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N/A<br> <br />
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[[Category:Language]] [[Category:Language_9-12]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=My_Favorite_Form&diff=4352My Favorite Form2010-05-14T03:55:15Z<p>Bobv: /* Presentation */</p>
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<div>=== Age ===<br />
<br />
<br>9-12 <br />
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=== Materials ===<br />
<br />
<br>Project triptychs, rulers, markers, scissors, construction paper. Three-part card material. Books as needed. <br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
<br />
<br>Presentation One, and Presentation Two. Students should be able to group the literary forms into families, and have a working knowledge of the basic chronology of traditional forms and genres. They need to have worked with the three-part card material. <br />
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=== Presentation ===<br />
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<br>—Today, we’re going to go back to our first presentation in the timeline of literature. I’ve kept a list of your favorite literary form. Now, I’d like you to write down your favorite book, the best book you’ve ever read. This could also be a favorite tale or story your parents read to you when you were little. <br />
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—Students share. Teacher writes down titles and student’s name. <br />
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—Let’s classify these titles according to their form. Teacher writes the name of the traditional form or genre next to the student name. <br />
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—Now let’s go back to the choice you made for your favorite literary form. Teacher reads a few of these back to students. Observe with students whether the form of the book is the same or different from the form they chose as a favorite. <br />
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—Why do you think you have an attraction to mystery, science fiction, realistic fiction, etc.? Have students share their ideas. <br />
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—Now, we are going to begin a project based on your favorite literary form, or the literary form of the book you like best. <br />
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—Show students the project triptych. Demonstrate how the top can be cut so that the “doors” of the project can be made beautiful. Show how title can be made across the doors, and that inside the triptych there are three panels to place pictures and information, one large in the center, and two narrow panels on the side. <br />
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| [[Image:Triptych1.jpg]] <br />
| [[Image:Triptych2.jpg]]<br />
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<br> —Decide with students some criteria for what they would have in their projects. <br />
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—For example: Use of definition card of their particular form from the three-part cards. A summary of the book that is their focus. For example, they might choose to study Fantasy, and use the book Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling. What are the elements in Chamber of Secrets, for example, that make the book a fantasy? Biography of author. List of books for further reading. Lettering. Make the lettering decorative and beautiful, using construction paper, colored paper, stenciling, etc. as needed. Graphics. Use drawings and downloaded graphics. Decide on how many pictures is the limit for downloads. Backing. When placing text, do we need to back the text with construction paper? Decide if you want to have the student each do their own projects or work together. I’d recommend having them each do their own, but they can support each other during the process.<br />
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<br>Apply the definition of their favorite form to an actual book, and to be able to analyze elements within the book that characterize the literary form they chose. <br />
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#Ten red rods of the same square cross-section varying in length from one decimeter to one meter. Each rod increases in length by one decimeter. <br />
#A floor mat.<br />
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=== Preparation ===<br />
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This is an individual exercise, which is done on the floor on a floor mat. (Note: work cycle to be observed) <br><br />
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#The Directress first shows the child '''how to carry''' the rods to the floor mat. <br />
#For the '''first shortest rods''' starting from the shortest, we use one hand to take it to the floor mat.&nbsp; <br />
#As for the '''longer rods''', hold the rods vertically with two hands holding it in the middle of the rod. <br />
#All the rods to teach the child,&nbsp; are placed at random on the floor mat. <br />
#Directress then shows '''how to build a star.'''<br />
Starts with the shortest rod to the longest. <br />
#Directress selects the rod, place it in front of the child on the mat. <br />
#Use two fingers to feel the length of the rod by running the fingers through the rod.<br />
#Build the stair by placing it just below the previous ones with both hands, one on each end of the rods. (If the child is unable to hold the longer rods in this manner, then allow them to hold the rods in the middle with one hand). <br />
#Directress may use the '''Three Period Lessons''' to teach the child, '''"Long and Short".''' <br />
#Return the rods back to the shelves by starting with the longest to the shortest.<br />
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=== Control Of Error ===<br />
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The visual sense acts as a control of error, but the muscular sense may also be involved. <br><br />
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Without a doubt, it is the sense of sight, which most benefits from the exercise in discovering chance errors, such as rods out of place.<br>The long rods teach the idea of length.<br><br>Note that meters and decimeters are not part of the language used at this stage. Later when children are ready to meet such a standard measurement units, the long rods will be again useful. <br />
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*Develop the child's visual and muscular perception of dimension. <br />
*Develop the child's coordination of movement and fine motor control. <br />
*Prepare the child, indirectly, for mathematics by giving the child experiences in comparison, grading and seriation with different lengths. <br />
*Provide basic language- important in mathematics.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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#When the child is ready, i.e. the child is competent at building the complete stair with all ten rods, invite the child to build the complete stair. <br />
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#Build the stairs with the rods lying down vertically. <br />
#Stack the rods one on top of other. <br />
#Build a maze with the rods starting from the shortest. Allow the child to walk in the maze for fun. <br />
#Placing the rods in the middle of the previous one before it. <br />
#Building a fan with the rods.<br />
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[[Category:Sensorial]] [[Category:Sensorial_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Pink_tower&diff=4348Pink tower2010-05-14T03:17:39Z<p>Bobv: Teacher presentation video removed, due to a few inaccuracies in the presentation.</p>
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#Ten pink wooden cubes varying in size from one cubic centimeter to one cubic decimeter. <br />
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This is an individual exercise which is done on the floor on a floor mat.<br>(Note: work cycle to be observed) <br> <br />
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#The Directress first shows the child '''how to carry''' the cubes to the floor mat: <br>For the '''first four cubes''' starting from the smallest, we use the first three fingers to grasp each cube over the top and place it randomly on the floor mat.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From the '''4th cube to the 7th cube,''' we may use one whole hand to bring each cube to the mat.&nbsp;&nbsp; As for the '''last three cubes,''' if its too big for the child to hold with one whole hand, then they may use both hands to carry it to the mat, by balancing the bottom of the cube with the palm of the other hand. <br />
#All the cubes are placed at random on the floor mat. <br />
#Directress then shows '''how to build a tower:'''&nbsp; Starts with the largest cube and place the next largest cube centrally on the previous one. Directress may show how to build the first three cubes and then, select the next largest cube and invites the child to place the cube on the previous one. Allow the child to do the last piece of cube by himself. <br />
#When the tower is completed, invite the child to view it from the top. <br />
#When the presentation is completed, Directress then shows how to remove the cubes, starting from the cube at the top and placing it on the mat. Directress shows for the first two cubes and then invites the child to remove the rest. <br />
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If the tower is incorrectly build it may fall down and this will act as control of error. However, if the child makes only a slight error, the Directress should not intervene, but wait for the child to correct his error. It may be necessary for the Directress to present the material again at a later stage. <br> <br />
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The child may choose to build the Pink tower.<br><br>The cubes have the advantage that any two successive cubes vary in three dimensions, length, with and height, thus making their difference in size reasonably obvious to children. Easy beginnings are never a waste of time when they help to establish basic ideas and here it may be useful to build a tower from: <br />
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#The three largest cubes. <br />
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The most difficult of the blocks to place in position is the smallest, which is 3/8" on each side. The child's arm has to be quite steady to place this small object in the center of the next largest block and requires close attention and obvious efforts in performing this task.<br>By holding the first few cubes with the thumb, index and middle fingers, i.e. the "pencil grip" will prepare the child for holding the pencil later when learning how to write.<br>After making repeated use of the cubes, a child's hand finally adopts automatically the precise position necessary to cover the top dimension of the cube. In other words, a child develops a '''muscular memory''' for define graduations of space.<br> <br />
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=== Purpose ===<br />
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*Develop the child's visual and muscular perception dimension in judging sizes. <br />
*Develop the child's coordination of movement and fine motor control. <br />
*Prepare the child, indirectly, for mathematics by giving the child experiences in comparison, grading and seriation with the cube. <br />
*Basic language- important in mathematics.<br />
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=== Variation ===<br />
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#Instead of building it vertically up, we may build it '''horizontally,''' laying the cubes on the floor mat. Directress may show how to build the first 3 cubes and then allow the child to proceed with the rest of the cubes. <br />
#Play a game with the children. This can be done in a group. Select three different sized cubes and lay them on the table. Directress makes a request, for e.g. "Bring me the largest cube", "Bring me the smallest cube" or the Directress selects a cube and then says "Bring me a larger cube than this",...etc. The child will have to bring the cube required to the Directress. <br />
#May also be built as a spiral. <br />
#Invite the child to make a two dimensional representations of the tower. First, prepare some ready cut squares from pink paper or card, which matches the dimension of the cubes. Place these in a basket. Invite the child to first build the pink tower and then make a picture of the tower by gluing the squares onto a piece of paper.<br />
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=== Links ===<br />
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=== Handouts/Attachments ===<br />
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<br>[http://montessorimom.com/downloads/pinktower_counter_cards.pdf Pink Tower Counter Cards]<br>[http://montessorimom.com/downloads/pinktower_english_cards.pdf Pink Tower Counter Cards with Number Names]<br>[http://montessorimom.com/downloads/pinktower_spanish_cards.pdf Pink Tower Counter Cards with Spanish Number Names]<br><br />
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[[Category:Sensorial]] [[Category:Sensorial_3-6]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Mendel%27s_Laws_of_Inheritance&diff=4341Mendel's Laws of Inheritance2010-05-13T05:47:15Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>'''Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance''' <br />
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Prior Work:'''This can serve as in introductory lesson on genetics. I teach this, however, to sixth graders who have had background in how eye color is passed down from one generation to the next. These students know the terms, "dominant," and "recessive," "genotype," and "phenotype." ''' <br />
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'''Materials Needed:''' Cultural notebooks and a pencil. <br />
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Inheritance, Generation, Domestication, Monk, Pollination, Stamen, Pistil, Offspring, Carpel <br />
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Inheritance—passing down traits from generation to generation. Generation—The change in time from a parent’s life to its offspring. Domestication—taming of plants or animals for human use. Monk—a member of a religious order devoted to prayer. Pollination—Transfer of male pollen to the female pistil. Stamen—the male part of a plant that carries the pollen. Pistil—the female part of the plant that receives the pollen. Offspring—in plants, the offspring are the seeds. Carpel—the part of the plant in which the seed is formed Mendel: [[Image:01 mendel pu.jpg|center|254x329px]] <br />
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2) What is domestication of animals? What culture first domesticated animals? (Sumerians) How Long ago? (5,000 years). (Name some advantageous characteristics: sheep with more wool, cow with more milk, more aggressive dog, etc.) People knew how to breed desired characteristics into animals by mating pairs with the desired traits. How are these two horses different from each other? What do you think each horse would be used for? How did humans develop each type of horse? <br />
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People also learned how to breed crop plants with bigger seeds, or different types of flowers, but no one knew how this mystery worked until Gregor Mendel. [[Image:Mendel pu.jpg]] 2.)Mendel was a monk, who was born in 1822. The religious life often gave people the time they need to do this kind of work. My own Aunt Ruth (Sister Hilaire) was a botany professor. She had an entire greenhouse at her disposal for student work, experiments, etc. <br />
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3) Before Mendel, people thought that features of each parent blended together, like paint on a palette. They noticed that kids looked like their parents, but they thought it was a blending of features. No one understood why certain features in one parent disappeared for a generation, and then reappeared later. If you look at the photo below, what traits seem to be blended in the flowers that appear on the outside of the frame? <br />
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—They were either TALL or SHORT. (Never medium-sized) —The flowers were either PURPLE or WHITE. —He also tested other traits: if the seed color is yellow or green, if the flower position is axil or terminal, if the pod shape is inflated or constricted, if the pod color is yellow or green, and if the seed shape is round or wrinkled. —Pea plants also reproduce rapidly and have many new generations in a short amount of time. <br />
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—Crossing. With a paintbrush he carefully transferred pollen from the stamen of a purple flower to the pistil of a white flower. When the plant produced seeds, he planted them and observed the color of the flower. Have the students observe the diagram below and tell what they see happening. <br />
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10) Today, we talk about dominant and recessive genes. Can you think of pairs of characteristics that humans have? <br />
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—Eye color: brown, green, blue, hazel. Which are dominant and which are recessive? —Hair color: brown, blond. Which is dominant, and which is recessive? —What about height? If you have one tall parent, and one short parent? <br />
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'''Direct Aim:''' To Learn that Gregor Mendel is the father of genetics. To reinforce knowledge and understanding of dominant and recessive traits first learned in the study of eye color (“Genetics 1) <br />
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'''Indirect Aim:''' To show students that science is a matter of carefulness, patience, and precision. Great work is done almost as a meditation, the way a monk would. Too often we think of success as a form of aggression. The powerful leader of a country or an army. Even the vocal leader of a movement. Getting ahead means getting others out of the way, or at least forcing them to do what you want them to do. But Mendel shows us that success is more likely a matter of deep concentration. <br />
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[[Category:Science]] [[Category:Science_9-12]]</div>Bobvhttp://wikisori.org/index.php?title=Mendel%27s_Laws_of_Inheritance&diff=4340Mendel's Laws of Inheritance2010-05-13T05:43:55Z<p>Bobv: </p>
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<div>'''Mendel’s Laws of Inheritance''' <br />
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Prior Work:'''This can serve as in introductory lesson on genetics. I teach this, however, to sixth graders who have had background in how eye color is passed down from one generation to the next. These students know the terms, "dominant," and "recessive," "genotype," and "phenotype." ''' <br />
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'''Materials Needed:''' Cultural notebooks and a pencil. <br />
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'''Age:''' 10-12 <br />
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'''Presentation:''' <br />
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1) Have student record the following vocabulary. Short definitions <br />
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Inheritance, Generation, Domestication, Monk, Pollination, Stamen, Pistil, Offspring, Carpel <br />
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Inheritance—passing down traits from generation to generation. Generation—The change in time from a parent’s life to its offspring. Domestication—taming of plants or animals for human use. Monk—a member of a religious order devoted to prayer. Pollination—Transfer of male pollen to the female pistil. Stamen—the male part of a plant that carries the pollen. Pistil—the female part of the plant that receives the pollen. Offspring—in plants, the offspring are the seeds. Carpel—the part of the plant in which the seed is formed Mendel: [[Image:01 mendel pu.jpg|thumb|center|254x329px]] <br />
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2) What is domestication of animals? What culture first domesticated animals? (Sumerians) How Long ago? (5,000 years). (Name some advantageous characteristics: sheep with more wool, cow with more milk, more aggressive dog, etc.) People knew how to breed desired characteristics into animals by mating pairs with the desired traits. How are these two horses different from each other? What do you think each horse would be used for? How did humans develop each type of horse? <br />
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[[Image:Arabian horse boss.jpg|left|222x274px]] <br />
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People also learned how to breed crop plants with bigger seeds, or different types of flowers, but no one knew how this mystery worked until Gregor Mendel. [[Image:Mendel pu.jpg]] 2.)Mendel was a monk, who was born in 1822. The religious life often gave people the time they need to do this kind of work. My own Aunt Ruth (Sister Hilaire) was a botany professor. She had an entire greenhouse at her disposal for student work, experiments, etc. <br />
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3) Before Mendel, people thought that features of each parent blended together, like paint on a palette. They noticed that kids looked like their parents, but they thought it was a blending of features. No one understood why certain features in one parent disappeared for a generation, and then reappeared later. If you look at the photo below, what traits seem to be blended in the flowers that appear on the outside of the frame? <br />
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4) Mendel chose pea plants for his experiments because they had clear-cut features. <br />
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—They were either TALL or SHORT. (Never medium-sized) —The flowers were either PURPLE or WHITE. —He also tested other traits: if the seed color is yellow or green, if the flower position is axil or terminal, if the pod shape is inflated or constricted, if the pod color is yellow or green, and if the seed shape is round or wrinkled. —Pea plants also reproduce rapidly and have many new generations in a short amount of time. <br />
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Mendel wanted to see how these characteristics were passed down from one generation of pea plants to the next. <br />
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5)Do you know how pea plants reproduce? Male and female sex organs are found together inside the pea plant flower. Tiny male pollen grains on the stamen are carried to the female organs, the pistil, which includes the carpel, in a process called pollination. A seed is formed, which can then grow into a new plant. <br />
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6) Mendel’s experiment. <br />
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—Crossing. With a paintbrush he carefully transferred pollen from the stamen of a purple flower to the pistil of a white flower. When the plant produced seeds, he planted them and observed the color of the flower. Have the students observe the diagram below and tell what they see happening. <br />
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—Next, he allowed the offspring to produce seeds, planted them, and observed the results. <br />
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—But the white flower appeared in the second generation at a ratio of ¼. One out of every four offspring was white. <br />
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<br> 8) Mendel suggested that inside each plant were “factors of inheritance,” that we now call genes. He thought that the white plant gave a white factor to the seed, while the purple plant gave a purple factor to the seed. Therefore the plants each carried one white and one purple factor. Why did they all turn purple? <br />
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—They turned purple, Mendel said, because purple is “dominant” over white. That means that if they are each present, the purple will win out. <br />
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—By the second generation, each seed will contain a white factor and a purple factor. One plant will have two purple factors. Two will have one of each, and one will have all white. How many plants will have purple flowers in the second generation? Right, three. Only the plant with two white factors will turn out white because purple is always dominant over white. Because the white factor won’t show itself unless it is paired with a second white factor, Mendel called this factor recessive. <br />
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9) What are your impressions of Mendel as a man and as a scientist? What character traits allowed Mendel to succeed? <br />
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10) Today, we talk about dominant and recessive genes. Can you think of pairs of characteristics that humans have? <br />
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—Eye color: brown, green, blue, hazel. Which are dominant and which are recessive? —Hair color: brown, blond. Which is dominant, and which is recessive? —What about height? If you have one tall parent, and one short parent? <br />
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'''Direct Aim:''' To Learn that Gregor Mendel is the father of genetics. To reinforce knowledge and understanding of dominant and recessive traits first learned in the study of eye color (“Genetics 1) <br />
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'''Indirect Aim:''' To show students that science is a matter of carefulness, patience, and precision. Great work is done almost as a meditation, the way a monk would. Too often we think of success as a form of aggression. The powerful leader of a country or an army. Even the vocal leader of a movement. Getting ahead means getting others out of the way, or at least forcing them to do what you want them to do. But Mendel shows us that success is more likely a matter of deep concentration. <br />
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'''Suggestions for Student Work:''' <br />
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<br> Ask students what ideas they have for followup work? Biographical? A punnet square? A chart of Mendel's pea experiments. You can also reinforce understanding of genotype (make contain a recessive gene that doesn't show) and phenotype (what shows). Can you think of someone who demonstrates this other idea of success? The success born of deep concentration, not the success born of aggression? Write a report about such an individual, and compare this person to what you already know about Mendel.&nbsp; <br />
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