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Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Pasta Math: Teach Numbers With Noodles! 
 Several activities using pasta to help young children learn arithmetic concepts. Includes projects to weigh and to sort and classify pasta, pasta pattern necklaces, noodle-themed picture books, and parent-and-child recipes. Includes links to other activities using food. From Scholastic Inc. http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=648 Topics: Education, Food & Cooking, Mathematics Last updated Apr 14, 2007 Scholastic
Extensive information for children, parents, and teachers about safety, behavior problems, handling controversies, homework, holidays, and other topics. Excellent book reviews and author profiles. Links to children's magazines and other teaching tools. Searchable. http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/ Topics: K-12 Education Last updated Dec 1, 2007 Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights
In this lesson designed for grades seven and eight, "Rosa Parks, 'The Mother of the Modern-day Civil Rights Movement,' describes her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott [of 1955-56] and helps students understand the importance of every individual citizen in a democracy." Includes the transcript of an interview with Parks, a brief biography of Parks, and an essay about being arrested, the boycott, and the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. From Scholastic Inc. http://teacher.scholastic.com/rosa/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Notable People: Women Last updated Oct 26, 2005 The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
These awards "have celebrated [more than] 80 years as a unique presence in our nation's classrooms by identifying and documenting outstanding achievement of young artists and writers in the visual and literary arts." The site features entry rules, galleries of works by award recipients back to 2001, and material about alumni and judges. http://www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards/ Topics: Art, Writing Last updated Aug 7, 2006 Ready for Kindergarten?
In this article five "kindergarten teachers from around the country ... share their insights on helping your child gain the right mix of kindergarten-readiness skills." Topics discussed include enthusiasm toward learning, oral-language skills, ability to listen, the desire to be independent, the ability to play well with others, strong fine-motor skills, and basic letter and number recognition. From Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine. http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=701 Topics: Education Last updated Jul 30, 2007 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Collection of material for teachers and students in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15. Features an interactive map showing Hispanic history in the Americas ("the roots ... stretch from the Caribbean to California and back more than 500 years"), annotated listing of Latinos in history, interview transcripts with recent famous Latinos (such as astronaut Ellen Ochoa), a research guide on the Spanish missions in California, and more. From Scholastic. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/ Topics: Special Months, United States History Last updated Sep 26, 2007 Countdown to Election 2008
Collection of teaching resources related to the 2008 presidential election. Features lesson plans and classroom activities, printable documents on relevant topics (such as election jargon), coverage of campaigns from student reporters, games and puzzles, polls, and background articles about voting, the Electoral College, and other election themes. Includes some promotion of commercial materials. From Scholastic. http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/election2008.htm Topics: 2008 Presidential Election Last updated Oct 19, 2007 My Story: Edmund Hillary & Mt. Everest
Learn about the first known ascent to the summit of Mount Everest, which was accomplished by New Zealand explorer Edmund Hillary and Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay in 1953. Features a description of different legs of the trek, facts about Mt. Everest, a 1996 interview with Hillary, a photo history of Hillary, and profile of Norgay. Also include a lesson plan, glossary, and list of heights and first ascents of other famous mountains. From Scholastic. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hillary/ Topics: Notable People, Outdoor Recreation Last updated Jan 14, 2008 Women Who Changed History
Material about American "women who have made a difference." Women highlighted include Dr. Mae Jemison, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, Sally Ride, and Melba Pattillo. Also includes a feature about women's suffrage, history mystery challenges, and a quiz. From Scholastic. http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/women/ Topics: Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Feb 21, 2008 Dream in Color
Website dedicated to celebrating "the rich history and heritage of the diverse communities that make up our world." Resources include "lesson plans [K-12], curriculum ideas and activities to help ... facilitate learning about a variety of cultural traditions throughout the year" such as for Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month, and African American Heritage Month. From Scholastic, in association with Target. http://www.scholastic.com/dreamincolor/ Topics: Society & Social Science Last updated Aug 28, 2008 |
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