study and teaching

Presents eleven lesson plans for use with the "New York Facts and Factivities!" CD-ROM, covering such topics as the state's economy, politics, and history and the significance of its geographic location.

The author describes his experiences and processes designing curriculum for the elementary classroom, based on his thirteen years at a Waldorf school in Massachusetts where the same teacher follows a group of children from kindergarten through eighth grade.

Provides a comprehensive overview of American history and culture from pre-colonial times to the present, focusing on diverse groups and different perspectives within American society.

Provides teachers with activities and reproducibles for teaching middle school students about the American frontier using historical documents.

"Connecting Gandhi's ideas and his life's work to contemporary issues this ... resource for parents and teachers makes Gandhi relevant for kids today. Packed with historic images, the book includes informative sidebars, a time line, a glossary, and a resource section, along with 21 activities that illuminate Gandhi's life, environment, and ideas. Kids can make a traditional Indian lamp called a diya, create a henna hand design, practice anti-consumerism or vegetarianism for a day, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

Uses American history to help students explore open-ended math projects, emphasizing problem solving, critical thinking, and working solutions in small groups.