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April 2010
ARKANSAS STUDIES
SILENT STORYTELLERS SHED LIGHT ON ARKANSAS’S HISTORY AND COMMUNITY HERITAGE
http://www.aetn.org/programs/silentstorytellers/homepage
Filmed over two years this documentary explores the cultural, artistic and personal stories cemeteries provide to the surrounding communities. Guided by author and cemetery researcher Abby Burnett, the program visits cemeteries in Boone, Crawford, Franklin, Hempstead, Johnson, Lawrence, Newton, Pulaski, Searcy and Sevier counties and features tombstones with tales of murder, family heirlooms and folk-art inspired carvings.
THE HISTORY OF FORMER SLAVES AND FREED MEN AND WOMEN IN CONWAY COUNTY
http://www.aetn.org/programs/silentstorytellers/videoextras/media/buried_treasures_-_thestories_of_the_bold_pilgrim_cemetery
Buried Treasures - The Stories of the Bold Pilgrim Cemetery is a short documentary that looks into the lives and final resting places of African-Americans who migrated to Conway County, Arkansas in the late 1800’s.
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ART AND MUSIC
IN THE REALMS OF THE UNREAL: DEVELOPING THE DARGER TECHNIQUE EDUCATION VIDEO AND LESSON MATERIALS
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7488/preview/
Grades: 9-12
Discover the artwork of Henry Darger and the techniques he used in illustrating his fantasy world. Consider why an artist might borrow an image from an existing picture, illustration or photo. Materials include video clips for use in the classroom.
“PROCESS - JULIE CHEN: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOOK” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7386/preview/
Grades: 6-12
Explore the non-traditional approach to bookmaking of contemporary book artist Julie Chen. Reflect on the definition of a book, consider how books are made, collaborate and brainstorm ways to push the boundaries of books and explore books as sculpture.
THE MUSIC INSTINCT “CHORD STRUCTURE”
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/musicinstinct/educators/lesson-plans-overview/15/
Discover the basics of chord structure and harmony. Examine common chord structures and create your own chord progressions with this online interactive.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
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COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE
SESAME STREET “WHEN FAMILIES GRIEVE” AIRS APRIL 14, 2010, AT 7 P.M.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/grief
Most recent data states that one in 20 American children under the age of 15 experiences the death of a parent whether it be from illness, suicide, accident or war-related. Certain populations, such as military families, are more at risk of experiencing a sudden death. In just one year, from 2006 to 2007, an estimated 1,345 children from military families experienced the death of a parent serving in the military.
The death of a parent is one of the most difficult things a child can face; but children are not the only ones that feel overwhelmed and experience change in their behavior. Grieving is a family experience and, thus, the entire family needs support during this most difficult time. This is why “When Families Grieve”will harness the unique approach that Sesame Street takes in addressing children’s needs: using the Sesame Street Muppets to aid the communication between adults and children with language and strategies that are child appropriate and useful for the whole family.
RAISING A POWERFUL GIRL
http://www.pbs.org/parents/raisinggirls/powerful/?utm_source=newsletter1&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20100312
Powerful girls grow up feeling secure in themselves. They learn to take action, making positive choices about their own lives and doing positive things for others. They think critically about the world around them. They express their feelings and acknowledge the feelings and thoughts of others in caring ways. Powerful girls feel good about themselves and grow up with a "can-do" attitude.
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
LITTLE YOGA: A TODDLER'S FIRST BOOK OF YOGA BY REBECCA WHITFORD http://books.google.com/books?id=8bGxwOmJ_f4C&dq=little+yoga:+a+toddler's+first+book+of+yoga&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=bXmaS-qeIYH48Aa2uOCQDg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CBcQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q=&f=false
Ages 2-4
A toddler demonstrates simple yoga poses while the animal that matches those poses appears on the opposite page.
GETTING KIDS TO TRY NEW AND HEALTHY FOODS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/experts/
Dietician Sarah Krieger is leading a discussion about what parents can do to ensure their kids have a varied and healthful diet.
SOURCE: PBS Previews
http://pbs.org/previews/
PLANNING A BIRTHDAY BASH
http://www.pbs.org/parents/birthdayparties/articles/article-planning.html
Whether your child is turning 2 or 10 in 2010, a birthday party can be a great boost to his self-esteem. But how can you throw a party without having it throw you? Find out how.
SOURCE: PBS Previews
http://pbs.org/previews/
PROGRAMS BY FOCUS AREAS
PROGRAM |
AGE |
FOCUS |
Arthur |
6-9 years |
Reading, writing, social skills |
Between The Lions |
4-7 years |
Reading |
Big Comfy Couch |
PreK |
Cognitive, social, emotional and physical development |
Caillou |
3-6 years |
Social skills |
Clifford Big Red Dog |
4-7 years |
Social skills |
Curious George |
3-5 years |
Science, engineering, math |
Cyberchase |
8-12 years |
Math |
Dragon Tales |
2-7 years |
Social skills |
Electric Company |
6-9 years |
Reading |
Fetch with Ruff Ruffman |
6-10 years |
Social skills, problem solving |
It’s A Big, Big World |
3-6 years |
Life science, geography |
Martha Speaks |
4-7 years |
Reading |
Maya & Miguel |
6-11 years |
Spanish language, social skills |
Mr. Rogers |
3-5 years |
Social skills, self-esteem |
Reading Rainbow |
4-8 years |
Reading |
Sesame Street |
2-4 years |
Reading, math, social skills |
Sid the Science Kid |
3-6 years |
Science |
Super WHY! |
6-8 years |
Reading |
Word Girl |
6-8 years |
Reading |
Word World |
6-8 years |
Reading |
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GRANTS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
DOLLAR GENERAL BACK TO SCHOOL LITERACY GRANTS
URL: http://www.dgliteracy.com/grant-program/back-to-school-grants.aspx
Eligibility: Eligibility Quiz
Maximum Award: Up to $5000
Number of Awards: Multiple
Period: One year.
Deadline: May 21, 2010
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation Back to School Grants provide funding to assist school libraries or media centers in meeting some of the financial challenges they face in the following areas:
1. Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs
2. Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives 3.Purchasing books, materials or software for literacy programs
SOURCE: GrantsAlert.com
GRANTS TO REDUCE ALCOHOL ABUSE
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2010-1/030210b.html
Estimated Range of Awards: $250,000--$450,000
Estimated Number of Awards: 9
Eligible Applicants: LEAs that do not currently have an active grant under the Grants to Reduce Alcohol Abuse program
Deadline: April 16, 2010
Purpose of Program: This program provides grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) to develop and implement innovative and effective programs to reduce alcohol abuse in secondary schools.
SOURCE: ED funding opportunities
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
LANGUAGE RESOURCE CENTERS PROGRAM
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2010-1/030510a.html
Average Size of Awards: $335,000 per year
Estimated Number of Awards: 15
Eligible Applicants: An institution of higher education or a combination of institutions of higher education
Deadline: April 20, 2010
The Language Resource Centers (LRC) program provides grants to institutions of higher education to establish, strengthen, and operate centers that serve as resources for improving the Nation's capacity for teaching and learning foreign languages.
SOURCE: ED funding opportunities
http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml
BREAKTHROUGH SCHOOLS PROJECT
http://www.principals.org/AwardsandRecognition/BreakthroughSchools.aspx
Maximum Award: $5000
Number of Awards: 10
Eligibility: K-12 schools with 40% or more of students eligible for free and reduced-price meals
Deadline: May 15, 2010
The MetLife-NASSP Breakthrough Schools project, initiated in 2007, is sponsored by MetLife Foundation. The goal of the project is to identify, recognize, and showcase middle level and high schools that serve large numbers of students living in poverty and are high achieving or dramatically improving student achievement.
SOURCE: GrantsAlert.com
Grant Sources
These sources will help locate foundation, government and other grant opportunities. It’s best to start when you have some time to invest, because one thing frequently leads to another link. Grant Writing Tips and Tools
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND FITNESS
FOR PARENTS: GETTING KIDS TO EAT HEALTHY FOODS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/parenthelpers/healthyfood.html
It's the ideal time to introduce some healthy treats on to your child's plate. Tempt those kids who have sworn off all green foods with these ideas to encourage smart food choices.
SOURCE: PBS Previews
http://pbs.org/previews/
SPRINGS OF LIFE “SPRINGS ETERNAL: FLORIDA’S FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH”
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7597/preview/
Grades: 5-8
This video allows students to examine the cycles of the Florida warm springs and city water supply that provide a unique ecology of fresh and salt water life.
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HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES
CULTURES & COMMUNITIES ONLINE COLLECTION OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN HISTORY
http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/subject_detail.cfm?key=32&colkey=12
Students can browse through a variety of collections to locate the items of particular interest to them and their cultures and communities.
AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “DOLLEY MADISON” TEACHER RESOURCES
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/dolley/teacherResources/
Online video: http://video.pbs.org/video/1428450143
The National First Ladies’ Library and Historic Site commissioned in-depth Lesson Plans covering every First Lady. This site will connect you to those lesson plans and other resources. Lesson plans are available at the elementary, middle and high school levels.
LOOKING FOR LINCOLN
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/lookingforlincoln/featured/watch-looking-for-lincoln/290/
Grades: 6-12
This program delves into the realities of this enigmatic leader and his times. Henry Louis Gates Jr. dissects the myths that have grown up around Abraham Lincoln.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG ELECTRONIC FIELD TRIPS SCHEDULE
http://www.history.org/trips/
Teacher Resources: http://www.history.org/history/teaching/index.cfm
Electronic Field Trips: http://www.history.org/history/teaching/eft.cfm
Treasure Keepers |
You have seen their work in every museum, but what do conservators really do? Learn how conservators prevent or slow the damage caused by “agents of destruction.” Explore how and why preserving history is important for future generations. |
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LIBRARY, LITERATURE AND READING
THE ELECTRIC COMPANY “CHAIN GAME”
http://pbskids.org/electriccompany/#/games/chain
Grades: K-5
Transform words by changing them one sound at a time. Explore phonics and word-building and develop stronger spelling skills.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
“THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK” TEACHER RESOURCES
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/annefrank/resources.html
April 11 is Holocaust Remembrance Day. In addition to the Masterpiece Theatre performance of “The Diary of Anne Frank,” PBS provides a teacher resource Web site with lesson plans, resource materials and links to other sites.
UPCOMING MASTERPIECE THEATRE PROGRAMS
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/schedule/
The Diary of Anne Frank |
The most accurate adaptation of Anne Frank's account of hiding from the Nazis stars newcomer Ellie Kendrick as the maturing teenager undergoing an extraordinary ordeal. The Diary of Anne Frank airs on Holocaust Remembrance Day, |
A Small Island |
When an ambitious Jamaican woman moves to gritty post-war London, she finds that the "Mother Country" is not the land of opportunity she had imagined. |
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MATH AND SCIENCE
NOVA “EVOLUTION DOWN UNDER”
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beta/evolution/evolution-down-under.html
Australia, the smallest of the seven continents, is the world capital of two of the three types of mammal on Earth: the marsupials, like the kangaroo and koala, which nourish their young in pouches, and the monotremes, featuring the platypus and the echidnas, which nourish their young in eggs. The third variety, placentals, include all the rest of us—from mice to whales to people—which nourish their young in an advanced placenta.
How did this happen? Why did Australia get a preponderance of pouched and egg-laying mammals? And, at the same time, precious few of the kind of mammal that dominates every other land in the world?
DINOSAUR TRAIN “HUNGRY HERBIVORES” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/dinosaurtrain/lessonplans/hungry/
Grades: PreK -2
Compare the food triceratops and present-day herbivores eat with students' favorite fruits and vegetables. Create two collages: one featuring pictures of modern day animals that eat only plants, and another featuring students' favorite fruits and vegetables.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
ACCESS, ANALYZE, ACT: FROM ECONOMIC THEORY TO FINANCIAL REALITY “PRESCRIPTION FOR THE ECONOMY” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/access-analyze-act-economy/curriculum/ripple-effect/prescription-for-the-economy
6-8 / 9-12
Explore the economic effect of healthcare on individuals, employers and the overall economy. Investigate legislation and proposed legislation on healthcare issues.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
CYBERCHASE “TOP FLIGHT”
http://www.pbs.org/parents/cyberchase/lessons/themes/mathandsports/educators.html
Grades: 3-5
Create paper gliders and use a numbering system to judge them in flight to choose a winner. Learn why judges of sports performances use an agreed-upon numerical judging system for scoring to keep the competition fair.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
ARKANSAS STRIVE PROGRAM RECRUITING SCIENCE, MATH AND COMPUTER TEACHERS
www.ualr.edu/strive
Arkansas STRIVE is a statewide program that places teachers in research positions or on projects with industry, government agencies, research laboratories, universities, and nonprofit organizations. Teachers work full-time for eight weeks and as much like a regular employee as possible.
The purposes are for teachers to experience how their disciplines are used by organizations and to learn how these organizations conduct research, solve problems, or develop new products. Teachers gain new knowledge in their disciplines, and a better awareness of the training that students would need for various jobs in the organization. We also present workshops on inquiry-based teaching and on computer data analysis to the participants. In addition, we help teachers develop two inquiry-based or problem-based lessons from their summer experiences.
The program runs from June 7 to July 30, 2010. Teachers receive a $4,500 stipend, 60 professional development hours, including 18 technology hours, and up to 6 graduate credits (optional). Candidates must be full-time science, math, or technology teachers in a middle, junior high, or senior high school in Arkansas.
FREE AETN IDEAS PORTAL AND AETN VIDEOSTREAMING WORKSHOPS
AETN offers free professional development workshops for Arkansas teachers.
The Arkansas IDEAS Workshop walks educators through all educational resources offered by AETN and a hands-on experience using the IDEAS portal. AETN Videostreaming Workshop will help educators understand the full range of features videostreaming offers.
Participants in either workshop will earn three technology professional development hours.
For registration, please call 1-800-488-6689, or email to education@aetn.org.
We also conduct workshops at schools around the state at no cost to the school district. You can contact us to schedule one for your school today!
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