Adult Learning Resource Center Participants will learn to Develop studentcentered activities to teach all four EL/CivicsMini-Conference Friday, May 2, 2003 Saturday, May 3, 2003. http://www.thecenterweb.org/adult/workshops/work_esl.htm
ALRC-ESL Home Page This website offers civics lesson activities as well as links to other civics resources.Curricula and Resources on Voting and Government NEW CITIZENS VOTE! http://www.thecenterweb.org/adult/esl_home.htm
Extractions: more info. . . The Adult Learning Resource Center (ALRC) has provided English as a second language (ESL) expertise through workshops and program consultations throughout the state since 1974. Consultants frequently present workshops at state and national conferences, such as, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), National Association of Bilingual Teachers (NABE), Illinois Adult and Continuing Educators Association (IACEA), and Commission on Adult Basic Education (COABE). Foundations of Effective ESL Instruction. Workshops
Extractions: the Convention on the Rights of the Child This simulation is based on an Aboriginal Studies role play, The effects of the invasion on the Aboriginal tribes of the Sydney area , developed by a lecturer at the Koori Centre, Sydney University BRIEFING This simulation should be used as a non-threatening activity enabling people to experience what hundreds of millions of children face every minute of every day for all of their lives. It introduces the issue of human rights abuses. Its aim is to teach about the effects of the loss of rights in a more personalised way than does looking at the information from afar. The simulation is an interpretation of real events from a variety of experiences that children face. It may need to be adapted to the groups you are dealing with; sensitivity is required. It will raise many issues, and the issues raised will shock many who participate. It is important that the issues raised are discussed so that there is understanding.
LR/RI.ELCivics for English language learners, the background information is critical to those whoteach and facilitate activities for Integrating civics in Adult http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Swearer_Center/Literacy_Resources/elcivics.html
Extractions: Some of the resources on this page also appear on LR/RI's advocacy and ESOL pages. They are gathered here to facilitate searching for locating resources related to EL Civics learning and teaching. Office of Vocational and Adult Education EL Civics homepage and its question and answer page covers federal expectations of EL Civics funding English Literacy/Civics resources from Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center English Literacy and Civics Education for Adult Learners Special Policy Update, National Institute for Literacy, August, 2001 New Resource Writings by Teachers from the New England Citizenship Project (NECP) - [from Silja Kallenbach] "The work of the teachers who participated in the New England Citizenship Project [includes] some very interesting descriptions of lessons from citizenship classes around the region. The goal of the project was to help teachers expand citizenship instruction beyond the 100 questions on the INS test. However, many of these lesson ideas would work in other teaching contexts that cover civics and civic participation. Many thanks to Andy Nash for leading this project, and to Kristin Salsberry, who put these writings on the web." Colorado Department of Education English Literacy and Civics Education ; compendium of many resources listed here, as well as instructional activities and resource packets.
Extractions: Grade K - 2 Higher Ed. Search from over educational supplies by keyword and grade. Membership Log In User Name: Password: Welcome Education Planet Store helps teachers, parents, students and administrators find and purchase quality educational software, books, videos, maps, supplies and more! Featured Stores privacy Subcategories for: Civics - Citizenship Featured Book Cinderella Grade: K-5 Now that she's a princess, Cinderella is suing her stepmother for back wages. 27 pages. Buy it at Socialstudies.com Featured Video Stress Grade: 6-12 Exposes the emotional and physical harm that can result from too much stress. Points out how to make stress ... Buy it at Socialstudies.com Featured Software Encarta World English Dictionary 2001 Grade: 6-12 Strong on newly minted words and phrases, this extensive dictionary benefits ... Buy it at Socialstudies.com Featured Map Grand Teton National Park, Wy Grade: K-12+ Maps for and by people who love the Outdoors! Trails Illustrated is recognized as ... Buy it at Maps.com
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Transferring and an abundance of discussion starters; civics Skills are Questions and activitiesconsolidate and extend student Everything needed to plan, teach, and assess http://www.curriculum.org/occ/resources/10ircivics.htm
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Extractions: Making Sense of Census 2000 This teaching guide will help you to: * bring the census to life for your students * teach skills that correlate with national standards * fulfill curriculum requirements * demonstrate the importance and many benefits of the census * navigate the U.S. Census Bureau Web site This is Your Future. Don't Leave It Blank. SCOPE AND SEQUENCE STRAND 1: MAP LITERACY LESSON: Greater States(Grades K-2) OBJECTIVE: Students will learn how to use a map key and will practice comparing mathematical values. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Geography, Math SKILLS: Reading map keys, comparing mathematical values STANDARDS*: Patterns and Relationships, the World in Spatial Terms, and People, Places, and Environment. LESSON: Kids Count(Grades 3-4) OBJECTIVE: Students will read a special map and practice place value. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Geography, Math, Civics and Government SKILLS: Reading a special purpose map, using place value STANDARDS*: Geometry and Spatial Sense, Place Value, Places and Regions. STRAND 2: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LESSON: Where You Belong/Group OBJECTIVE: Students will identify the different groups Needs(Grades K-2) to which they belong and explore group needs. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Civics and Government, Art SKILLS: Recognizing relationships STANDARDS*: Individual Development and Identity, Individuals, Groups, and Institutions. LESSON: Questions for Today/Picture OBJECTIVE: Students will plan and creatively illustrate Tomorrow(Grades 3-4) their futures. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Art, Civics and Government, Language Arts, and Geography SKILLS: Thinking creatively and collecting information STANDARDS*: Civic Ideals and Practices, Power, Authority, and Governance, People, Places, and Environment, Human Systems. STRAND 3: MANAGING DATA LESSON: My Favorite Birthday/Party OBJECTIVE: Students will collect and organize data into Plan(Grades K-2) simple graphs. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Art, Math, Civics and Government SKILLS: Using charts and graphs STANDARDS*: Mathematics as Communication, Individuals, Groups, and Institutions. LESSON: Getting There(Grades 3-4) OBJECTIVE: Students will interpret a pictograph and then create their own. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Math, Civics and Government SKILLS: Using charts and graphs, computing whole numbers STANDARDS*: Whole Number Operations, Mathematics as Communication. *NCSS Social Studies Standards, NCTM Math Standards and * NCSS Social Studies Standards, NCTM Math Standards and the Geography Education Standards Project Geography Standards. TABLE OF CONTENTS Map Literacy-Geography/Math/Civics and Government Lesson 1(Grades K-2) Greater States .................................. 3 Reading Map Keys/Comparing Mathematical Values Lesson 2(Grades 3-4) Kids Count ...................................... 6 Reading a Special Purpose Map/Using Place Value Community Involvement-Civics and Government/Art/Language Arts/Geography Lesson 3(Grades K-2) Where You Belong/Group Needs .................... 9 Recognizing Relationships Lesson 4(Grades 3-4) Questions for Today/Picture Tomorrow ............ 12 Thinking Creatively/Collecting Information Managing Data-Art/Math/Civics and Government Lesson 5(Grades K-2) My Favorite Birthday/Party Plan ................. 15 Using Charts and Graphs Lesson 6(Grades 3-4) Getting There ................................... 18 Using Charts and Graphs/Computing Whole Numbers Additional Resources/State Population Chart ... Inside Back Cover These lessons have been stepped to help you teach and apply this material to the appropriate grade level for your class. How to Use This Guide The lessons in this guide introduce students to Census 2000 with high-interest, grade-level appropriate activities designed to meet your curricular needs. Students will learn what a census is and why it's important to them, their families, and the community. * Lesson planning at a glance: Your Scope and Sequence(on the inside front cover) provides an at-a-glance summary of the lessons in this book. These lessons are designed to support your classroom goals, and are divided into three learning strands: Map Literacy, Community Involvement, and Managing Data. The Scope and Sequence identifies skills, objectives, national standards, and curriculum areas for each lesson. Map, computer, and library icons allow you to quickly see which lessons interface with the We Count! map, and those that offer enhancements using Internet and library resources. * Customized for your classroom: Each lesson in this guide consists of a teacher lesson plan and two reproducible activity pages. Because young students possess a vast range of developmental and cognitive skills, the lessons in each strand have been stepped (one lesson aimed at grades K-2; one lesson aimed at grades 3-4), allowing you to tailor your teaching to the individual needs of your students. In addition, depending on your needs, the We Count! map can be hung on the wall, or placed on the floor of your classroom. * Before you begin: This teaching guide is based on a unifying concept: The census helps us learn about ourselves and others. Before you begin using the lessons, write this concept on the board. Explain that information gathered by the census helps us learn more about the people who live in our country. * Extension Activities: Many lesson plan pages contain one or more Extension Activities designed to enhance students' understanding of the census beyond the classroom. These activities often make use of the vast stores of information available at the official U.S. Census Bureau Web site(see below) and will make it possible to incorporate updated Census 2000 information into lessons. * Using the Web site: The U.S. Census Bureau Web site (www.census.gov) is easy to use and can provide students and teachers with updated state population counts. For example, start on the home page, click on "Estimates" under the box labeled "People." In this category, choose "States." Students can work with the data found on screen or print it out for easier use. In addition, teachers can access the lessons from all three Census 2000 Teaching Guides (K-4, 5-8, and 9-12) on the Census Bureau Web site. The Census 2000 questionnaire may also be viewed on this site.
Www.census.gov/dmd/www/text/5-8a.txt Analyzing Data Managing DataMath/civics and Government been stepped to help youteach and apply high-interest, grade-level appropriate activities designed to http://www.census.gov/dmd/www/text/5-8a.txt
Extractions: Making Sense of Census 2000 This teaching guide will help you to: * bring the census to life for your students * teach skills that correlate with * national standards * fulfill curriculum requirements * demonstrate the importance and many * benefits of the census * navigate the U.S. Census Bureau Web site This is Your Future. Don't Leave It Blank. 41-@- Scope and Sequence STRAND 1: MAP LITERACY LESSON: A History of the Census OBJECTIVE: Students will compare historical maps and draw (Grades 5-6) conclusions. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: History and Geography SKILLS: Analyzing historical maps STANDARDS*: Analyzing Historical Maps, Time, Continuity, and Change, People, Places, and Environment, and Human Systems LESSON: Where We Live(Grades 7-8) OBJECTIVE: Students will use special purpose maps to analyze population densities and shifts. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: History and Geography SKILLS: Understanding special purpose maps STANDARDS*: Time, Continuity, and Change, Patterns and Relationships, People, Places, and Environment, The World in Spatial Terms, and Human Systems STRAND 2: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LESSON: Fill in Your Future OBJECTIVE: Students will explore the theme of Census 2000 (Grades 5-6) by designing a billboard. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Civics and Government, Art, Language Arts SKILLS: Thinking creatively STANDARDS*: Civic Ideals and Practices, Power, Authority, and Governance LESSON: Making Plans(Grades 7-8) OBJECTIVE: Students will use real-life problem-solving skills to select a site for a new school. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Civics and Government, Geography SKILLS: Real-Life Problem Solving, Analyzing Data STANDARDS*: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions, Production, Distribution, and Consumption, People, Places, and Environment, and the Uses of Geography STRAND 3: MANAGING DATA LESSON: Create Your Own Form OBJECTIVE: Students will create their own "mock" census (Grades 5-6) form, then analyze data they gather from it. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Math, Civics and Government, Geography SKILLS: Thinking creatively, collecting data, analyzing data STANDARDS*: Civic Ideals and Practices, Power, Authority, and Governance LESSON: Graph It! OBJECTIVE: Students will evaluate and display data they gathered (Grades 7-8) from their own "mock" census form. CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Math, Civics and Government, Geography SKILLS: Creating percents and circle graphs, analyzing data, and organizing data STANDARDS*: Statistics, Mathematics as Communication * NCSS Social Studies Standards, NCTM Math Standards, and the Geography Education Standards Project Geography Standards. Table of Contents Map Literacy-History/Geography Lesson 1(Grades 5-6) A History of the Census ............................ 3 Analyzing Historical Maps Lesson 2(Grades 7-8) Where We Live ...................................... 6 Understanding Special Purpose Maps Community Involvement-Civics and Government/Art/Language Arts/Geography Lesson 3(Grades 5-6) Fill in Your Future ................................ 9 Thinking Creatively Lesson 4(Grades 7-8) Making Plans ....................................... 12 Real-Life Problem Solving/Analyzing Data Managing Data-Math/Civics and Government/Geography Lesson 5(Grades 5-6) Create Your Own Form .............................. 15 Thinking Creatively/Collecting and Analyzing Data Lesson 6(Grades 7-8) Graph It! .......................................... 18 Creating Percents and Circle Graphs/Analyzing and Organizing Data Additional Resources ....................... Inside Back Cover These lessons have been stepped to help you teach and apply this material to the appropriate grade level for your class. How to Use This Guide The lessons in this guide introduce students to Census 2000 with high-interest, grade-level appropriate activities designed to meet your curricular needs. Students will learn what a census is and why it's important to them, their families, and the community. Lesson planning at a glance-Your Scope and Sequence (on the inside front cover) provides an at-a-glance summary of the lessons in this book. These lessons are designed to support your classroom goals, and are divided into three learning strands: Map Literacy, Community Involvement, and We Count! Managing Data. The Scope and Sequence identifies skills, objectives, wall map national standards, and curriculum areas for each lesson. Map, computer, and library icons allow you to quickly see which lessons interface with the We Count! wall map, and those that Internet offer special enhancements using Internet and library resources. Customized for your classroom-Each lesson in this guide consists of a teacher lesson plan and two reproducible activity pages. Because students in grades 5-8 have attained different degrees of mastery, the lessons in each strand have been stepped (one lesson aimed at grades 5-6; one lesson aimed at grades 7-8), allowing you to tailor your teaching to the individual needs of your students. Before you begin-This teaching guide is based on a unifying concept: The census makes a difference for our community. Before you begin using the lessons, write this concept on the board. Explain that information gathered by the census helps America learn what America needs. Extension Activities-Many lesson plan pages contain one or more Extension Activities designed to enhance students' experience and understanding of the census beyond the classroom. These activities often make use of the vast stores of information available at the official U.S. Census Bureau Web site (see below) and will make it possible to incorporate updated Census 2000 information into lessons. Using the Web site-The U.S. Census Bureau Web site (www.census.gov) is easy to use and can provide students and teachers with a wide variety of information on characteristics of the U.S. population. For example: Starting on the home page, click on "Estimates" under the box labeled "People." In this category, choose "States." Students can work with the data found on screen or the data can be printed out for easier use. In addition, teachers can access the lessons from all three Census 2000 Teaching Guides (K-4, 5-8, and 9-12) on the Census Bureau Web site. The Census 2000 questionnaire may also be viewed on this site.
Extractions: Social Studies Here is a Homework Hotline of social studies Web sites for K-8 students. The links are organized around the perspectives in Social Studies. Teachers are encouraged to develop lesson ideas to help students interpret and analyze the information found at these sites. Tools for Teachers Center for Civics Education Michigan Framework for the Social Studies Michigan Department of Education National Social Studies Standards National Council for the Social Studies ... The United Nations Cyberschool Bus The United Nations Cyberschoolbus was created in 1996 as the online education component of the Global Teaching and Learning Project, whose mission is to promote education about international issues and the United Nations. The Global Teaching and Learning Project produces high quality teaching materials and activities designed for educational use (at primary, intermediate and secondary school levels). Lesson Plans for K-8 teachers Saving the Earth Environmental Protection Agency for Kids (ages 5-12) Students explore their environment and find out about the neat things they can do to protect it. There are games pictures and stories.
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Extractions: By Pam Meader, Portland Adult Education, Portland, Maine "When I attended the (FLP educator) training last year, I was looking for interesting activities for a math classroom. Little did I know that I would be teaching a general science curriculum this semester. Your materials are invaluable! I am just completing a plant unit and have used "Root, Root for Life," understanding seeds ("Banking on Seeds"), and will do the photosynthesis role play ("Gifts from the Sun") after break along with "Buzzy Buzzy Bee." The students love the activities and mind you, my students are adult students whose ages range from 18 to 77! Many of them hated science in school or had very little science exposure at all. They all are pleasantly surprised by how "fun" science can be. Thank you for your wonderful materials." FLP around the country: New Mexico Following are comments provided by participants of FLP facilitator training workshops held in Las Lunas and Los Cruces, New Mexico:
Council On Public Legal Education license is a good opportunity to teach them about The question is which activitiesshould be pursued first is seen more narrowly than civics education, which http://www.plecouncil.org/docs/minutes/minmay00
Extractions: Council on Public Legal Education Minutes: May 31, 2000 Present: Marlin Appelwick, Shirley Battan, Judith Billings, Helen Donigan, Susan Dubuisson, Joan Fairbanks, Wendy Ferrell, Margaret Fisher, Mike Flynn, Paula Fraser, Rob Fukai, Carver Gayton, Julia Gold, Stephen John Henderson, Judith Hightower, Pam Inglesby, Leslie Johnson, Ted Kaltsounis, Joan Kleinberg, Teresa Knight, Richard Larson, Val Limburg (via conf call), Bobbie May, Jim Meadows, James Murphy, Walter Parker, Jan Eric Peterson, Laurie Rosenfeld, Gene Sharratt, Hugh Spitzer, Isidore Starr, Gail Stone, Larry Strickland, Cabell Tennis, Mary Alice Theiler, Helen West Not Present:
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Extractions: Tulsa Free Press photo MONTE CASSINO EXPANSION: Monte Cassino School recently held a ground breaking for an Early Childhood Learning Center. Participating in the event are, from left, Tulsa Mayor Bill LaFortune, a former Monte Cassino student; Sister Jacinta Dorado, Director of the Schools Attuned Program; The Most Reverend Edward J. Slattery, Bishop of the Tulsa Diocese; Sister Mary Clare Buthod, School Director; and Walt Helmerich, a long-time supporter of the school. The new building will be a three-story structure with 30,000 square feet and will house the Pre-school and Kindergarten programs. Education and Student News Thoreau Demonstration Academy is a Model School By CAROL KEALIHER There has been special interest lately in the subject of the education of America's young people, sparked by new initiatives coming from the White House. Some kind of national reform seems certain, and presumably Tulsa will be affected by it. Many people are not aware, however, that the Tulsa Public Schools began a very special experiment in education some four years ago, one that has proved to be unusually successful and that will hopefully engender others of its kind in the area. All who are familiar with its progress agree that the Thoreau Demonstration Academy, at 7370 E. 71st St.
Extractions: To The Teacher: Civics and Government Policy. ca provides students with an excellent opportunity to learn about the workings of government, and to become involved in the democratic process. Among other things, policy. ca compiles political and policy-making data. These give students the means to explore concepts and issues including, for example: The site is particularly useful to teachers because it is organized around issues of social and political importance, making it easier to dealing with learning outcomes around government, the courts, law-making, and citizen participation in the democratic process. The site collects and organizes political documents such as briefing papers, legislation, commentary, and criticism, which are difficult to find in a general search. In fact, the range of resources available makes it possible to do in depth analysis around issues of the day, almost as they come to the fore. Students can then use the results of their research and analysis as in
English Literacy And Civics Education For Adult Learners The National Institute for Literacy (NIFL) is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully literate nation in the 21st century. http://novel.nifl.gov/nifl/policy/esl.html
Extractions: A contractor funded by the National Institute for Literacy through Contract No. ED01P00319. The contract award included all costs associated with the performance of the contractor. August 2001 This Special Policy Update was produced by the National Institute for Literacy, an independent federal organization that is leading the effort toward a fully literate America. By fostering collaboration and innovation, the Institute helps build and strengthen state, regional, and national literacy infrastructures, with the goal of ensuring that all Americans with literacy needs receive the high quality education and basic skills services necessary to achieve success in the workplace, family, and community. The author would like to thank the directors and coordinators of the EL/CE demonstration projects for responding to the NIFL survey and NIFL follow-up calls. The author would also like to thank the following individuals for generously sharing their time and expertise: Joyce Campbell
Government And Civics Discovering DemocracyThis outstanding site contains lessons and activitiesfor teaching civics to primary and secondary students. http://members.tripod.com/exworthy/civics.htm
Extractions: U.S. Government and Civics Ethical Issues Census Information Election Process Civics and Presidency S taff Dev. Lessons Links Teach Res ... Web Eval Ethical Issues The American Promise - A teacher's guide and lessons compliment this high school series on freedom, choices, and opportunity. Peace Corps Kid's World - Elementary students can learn about the Peace Corps, current issues and geography here. Youth and Society - Here is a unit that explores the rights and responsibilities of youth. This site asks middle and high school students to present ideas on how children can improve the world. Petition Online - Search for every imaginable petition available or create your own right here, great for politically involved students. back to top Election Process KidsVoting.usa - This site hopes to involve kids in the democratic process by having them become involved. Kids cast ballots on important issues and read returns. Youthevote- Here is the place for students to obtain information and cast their ballots for this year's election. The teacher's lounge has links to lots of election 2000 curriculum. About: Presidential Election 2000- This is a great collection of links to elementary level Election 2000 lessons and activities.
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Extractions: Social Studies Economics: CREATE A BUSINESS: http://www.successlink.org/great/g5.html High school students will utilize technology and software programs to create logos, letterhead stationary, business cards, advertising posters and newspaper ads, to promote a business reflecting their interests. The U.S. Economy at a Glance http://stats.bls.gov/eag/ region in the US. COMPUTER AND BUSINESS CURRICULUM: http://www.crews.org/curriculum/ex/compsci/8thgrade/index.html Several activities are geared toward both developing computer skills and exploring business applications. Topics include designing and sending a memo, creating a business web site, addressing and printing envelopes, and more. STOCK MARKET LEARNING PROJECT: http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/edu/RSE/RSEyellow/gnb.html Have your students learn the basic lessons in portfolio management, economic indicators, and foreign relations, and then set them free to develop their own stock portfolios using realtime NYSE and NASDAQ stock data. IT ALL ADDS UP PERSONAL FINANCE FOR TEENS: http://www.italladdsup.org/guide.htm
