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Arkansas Educational Television Network
KETS 2/Little RockKEMV 6/Mountain View
KETG 9/Arkadelphia
KAFT 13/Fayetteville
KTEJ 19/Jonesboro
KETZ 12/El Darado
May 2007
UNCOVER RESOURCE RICHES ONLINE
http://www.free.ed.gov/
There are so many resources at this government-sponsored site, it’s easy to get lost or distracted. You can search a comprehensive resource base to simplify the process.
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS
http://list.k12.ar.us/mailman/listinfo/arsca
Arkansas school counselors have a unique resource available to them through the Arkansas School Counselor's Association. A convenient listserv allows immediate access to other counselors, and members are quick to share information. Counselors are also willing to share resource information, advice and experiences that may save others time, money and energy.
To join or for more information, contact:
Joy Holt, Counselor
ASCA Elementary Vice-President
ArSCA Membership Chair
ArCA Awards Co-Chair
Trumann Central Elementary School
15781 Hwy. 163
Harrrisburg, AR 72432
Phone (870)578-5401
Fax (870) 578-5402
jholt@wildcat.k12.ar.us
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Course credit: two hours of professional development in Arkansas Studies
In the autumn of 1815, two federal land surveying teams met in a swamp between the mouths of the Arkansas and St. Francis Rivers and marked the initial point for the territory of Louisiana. The rest of the lands of the Louisiana Purchase, all the way to the Canadian Border, were surveyed and originated from that remote delta region of eastern Arkansas. Surveyors established a starting point in this headwater swamp for land surveys of the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and the Dakotas. It Started Here: Early Arkansas and the Louisiana Purchase records that and related events.
It Started Here: Early Arkansas and the Louisiana Purchase is now available as an online workshop. To take the course, log on to the IDEAS portal at http://www.arkansas.org. If you need help logging in, contact the Arkansas IDEAS help desk at arideastech@aetn.org.
The course is listed under Social Studies and Arkansas History.
“USING THE STATE CAPITOL TO TEACH” TEACHER WORKSHOP FROM SECRETARY OF STATE
Host: Arkansas Secretary of State's Office
Grade Level: All grades welcome (target 3-12)
In-Service Credit Hours: varies according to schedule, typically 4 hours. Meets the two-hour Arkansas history credit requirement
Registration: Contact the educational cooperative you plan to attend.
Subjects: Arkansas History, Civics/Government, American History, Art and Architecture
Secretary of State Charlie Daniels is pleased to announce the availability of a 4-hour teacher workshop that provides an overview of the FREE educational materials and resources available from the Secretary of State's office. Resources include voter education materials for all grade levels, on-site and classroom programs, Internet resources for Arkansas history, civics lesson plans and materials, and a teacher information CD with downloadable PDF files of Secretary of State education publications.
Agenda includes:
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http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_disneyhall_overview.html
Grades: 6-8
Describe architectural and acoustical elements that go into the construction and design of performance halls. Design a "dream music space" using these elements.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
GREAT PERFORMANCES “MAKING THE NIGHTINGALE SING” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_night_overview.html
Grade Range: 9-12
Explore the art of storytelling. Retell parts of the Stravinsky opera "The Nightingale" using contemporary lyrics and poetry.
http://www.sesameworkshop.org/youcanask
In light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, PBS, Sesame Workshop and affiliate networks have joined to provide resources to help parents and care givers talk with preschool children about some of the difficult situations they face. The online resource, “You Can Ask,” is presented as a potential resource. It is available online in three languages.
PRESCHOOLERS AND TV
http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/tvviewersguide-preschool.html?campaign=parentsnews_2_preschooltv
Television for preschoolers is like chocolate — it's a delicious pleasure in small portions, but consuming too much can lead to a lifetime of bad habits. How can you make healthy viewing choices for your child? Find out what those in the know put into a high-quality television series -- and why you might want to look for these elements, too.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
WHEN CHILDREN ARE UPSET BY THE NEWS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/index.html
Grades: PreK, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Get tips and strategies for what to say to your children about upsetting stories in the news. Explore the online guide Talking with Kids About the News for age-specific tips on how to talk with children about scary news.
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http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml
Do you have a project that requires outside funding? Have you just been assigned the responsibility for writing a grant? This quick and easy guide will help you with the grant writing process, and links will guide you to additional resources.
GRANTS TO FUND PARTICIPATION IN HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Maximum Award: $5,000.
Eligibility: Public school teachers grades K–12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions
Deadline: June 1, 2007
NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes:
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=51650&display_order=3&mini_id=51103
Maximum Award: $10,000
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) history organizations
Deadline: June 1, 2007
The History Channel Save Our History Grant Program inspires youth to become the preservationists in their communities. Museums, historic sites, historical societies, preservation organizations, libraries, and archives are invited to partner with a local school or youth group and apply for funding to help preserve the history of their communities.
NEA FOUNDATION STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GRANTS
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Maximum Award: $5,000
Eligibility: K-12 public school teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities
Deadline: June 1, 2007
The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants program provides funds to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION
http://jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/Documents/k-5%20GRANT%20PROPOSAL%20FORM%203-1-07.doc
Maximum Award: $600,000
Eligibility: Nonprofit providers of accelerated learning or academic enrichment programs. Deadline: June 1, 2007
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation seeks nonprofit providers of accelerated learning or academic enrichment programs for grants (over a period of three years) to increase access to such programs for low- to moderate-income students ages 5 through 12 with exceptional academic promise.
Since proposals for these grants are solicited by invitation only, those who wish to apply for a grant but have not received an invitation must first submit a letter of interest and receive an invitation. Unsolicited applications will not be accepted
AWARDS TO ENCOURAGE PEERS TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
Maximum Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Youth ages 13–20
Deadline: June 29, 2007
Youth Venture, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MTV Tr3s Voces will select teams of two or more youth every week through June 29 who submit great ideas for encouraging their peers to graduate from high school and college. Tu Voz My Venture winners will receive grants to create their ventures – an organization, business or club to help young Latinos stay in school and prepare for college and careers.
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http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/article-teensandweb20.html?campaign=parentsnews_1_teensonline
It's very likely that the Web your teen is using is very different from the one you know. Today's Web is more participatory, more social and more flexible. Learn more about social networking, personal broadcasting, mashing and other online trends. Plus, find out what skills teens need to be successful in the emerging participatory culture.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE CREATIVITY
http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-benefitsoutdoors.html
There are many reasons to get your kids outdoors. It's good for their bodies, it stimulates their minds, and the more they are exposed to nature the more they appreciate this wonderful resource and want to preserve it. Getting active outdoors helps kids maintain healthy bodies and healthy weights, but did you know that playing outside also helps kids learn and be more creative?
TRADE SECRETS “CHEMICAL POLLUTION AND SAFETY”
http://www.pbs.org/tradesecrets/classroom/health_lesson2.html
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Identify chemicals that were produced and used but are no longer used because of health concerns. Identify current, potentially harmful chemicals. Examine the legal processes and other problems in controlling chemicals.
ARTHUR “JUST DESSERTS” LESSON PLAN
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/medialiteracy/index.html
Grades: K-2, 3-5
Identify advertising techniques designed to encourage children to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Explore the motives behind advertising and use your knowledge to think critically about ads all around you.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
SESAME STREET “COLOR ME HUNGRY”
http://pbskids.org/sesame/letter/colormehungry.html
Grover and Cookie Monster learn about fruits and vegetables.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
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http://www.pbs.org/civilwar/classroom/lesson_letters.html
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Investigate the role of letters as primary source documents in historical research. Role-play Civil War letter writers from all walks of life to explore critical events and the roles ordinary citizens, both male and female, played in making history.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
WE THE PEOPLE “IN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS” POSTER
http://www.neh.gov/posterrequest.asp
This poster features a list of the We the People Bookshelf on "The Pursuit of Happiness," 15 books selected by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that explore the theme of becoming an American.
http://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/articles/dyslexia/main.html?campaign=parentsnews_1_dyslexia
Dyslexia is a term used to describe a specific kind of reading difficulty in which children have trouble perceiving differences among sounds and remembering how letters and sounds go together. Learn the facts about dyslexia, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated. In addition, find resources, including books for children, books for parents, Web sites and organizations that focus on dyslexia.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
ARTHUR “STORY WRITING WITH ARTHUR: LESSON PLAN
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/storywriting
Grades: K-2, 3-5
This guide includes lesson plans that provide a wealth of reading comprehension and writing activities. Students work first to understand the elements of a story and then are encouraged to create original Arthur stories based on their own experiences.
MAYA AND MIGUEL “IT'S ALL ABOUT WORD PLAY” LESSON PLAN
http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans/wordplay
Grades: 3-5, 9-12
Identify picture-word associations, develop visual recognition skills, model correct language usage and identify specific graphics and words. Interpret conversational language through role play.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
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http://www.worldwithoutoil.org
This live interactive month-long alternate reality event explores what would happen when a great economy built entirely on cheap oil begins to run short.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS “WISDOM OF THE WORMS” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/4_class/44_guides/guide_1003/44103_worms.html
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Explore scientific research in gene mapping, and discover the way genes regulate aging in people. View actual DNA after isolating it from onion cells.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
IT'S MY LIFE “MAKING MONEY” INTERACTIVE/ONLINE ACTIVITY
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/money/making
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Learn the basic concepts related to earning one's own money, including practical ideas and the issue of responsibility. Explore the issue further with the "Mad Money" and "Be Your Own Boss" online games, "Making Money" video clip, polls, a quiz, printable word search, journal page and lesson plan.
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http://www.arkansas.org
The Arkansas IDEAS educational portal provides a broad array of online resources for new and experienced teachers. Resources are free to Arkansas teachers and administrators.
We’ve now made it easier for teachers to earn Professional Development hours when they need it most, during the summer.
Introducing Summer Scholar on AETN, an overnight blockfeed of the same programs found on ArkansasIdeas.org. Beginning June 4, these programs will be broadcast on AETN Monday through Wednesday each week from 12 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Record the programs and watch them whenever it is convenient for you. Then go online to www.arkansasideas.org to find support materials for each program and take the assessment. It’s that easy!
*Schedule subject to change. For a full schedule, visit the Scholar site at http://arkansasideas.org.
ARKANSAS IDEAS, VIDEOSTREAMING AND LITTLE ROCK CRISIS VIRTUAL TOUR TRAINING IN MAY
Workshops are held at the AETN training facilities next to the UCA campus in Conway. To register or to request on-site training, call Claudia Holt at 501-682-5074, or e-mail education@aetn.org.
ARKANSAS CURRICULUM CONFERENCE, NOV. 1-2, 2007
http://www.uark.edu/~k12info/teacher/ACT/index.html
Formerly the Arkansas Conference on Teaching (ACT)
Location: Peabody Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center
Sponsors:
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http://www.free.ed.gov/
There are so many resources at this government-sponsored site, it’s easy to get lost or distracted. You can search a comprehensive resource base to simplify the process.
SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR COUNSELORS
http://list.k12.ar.us/mailman/listinfo/arsca
Arkansas school counselors have a unique resource available to them through the Arkansas School Counselor's Association. A convenient listserv allows immediate access to other counselors, and members are quick to share information. Counselors are also willing to share resource information, advice and experiences that may save others time, money and energy.
To join or for more information, contact:
Joy Holt, Counselor
ASCA Elementary Vice-President
ArSCA Membership Chair
ArCA Awards Co-Chair
Trumann Central Elementary School
15781 Hwy. 163
Harrrisburg, AR 72432
Phone (870)578-5401
Fax (870) 578-5402
jholt@wildcat.k12.ar.us
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ARKANSAS STUDIES
IT STARTED HERE: EARLY ARKANSAS AND THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT ARKANSAS IDEASCourse credit: two hours of professional development in Arkansas Studies
In the autumn of 1815, two federal land surveying teams met in a swamp between the mouths of the Arkansas and St. Francis Rivers and marked the initial point for the territory of Louisiana. The rest of the lands of the Louisiana Purchase, all the way to the Canadian Border, were surveyed and originated from that remote delta region of eastern Arkansas. Surveyors established a starting point in this headwater swamp for land surveys of the states of Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri and the Dakotas. It Started Here: Early Arkansas and the Louisiana Purchase records that and related events.
It Started Here: Early Arkansas and the Louisiana Purchase is now available as an online workshop. To take the course, log on to the IDEAS portal at http://www.arkansas.org. If you need help logging in, contact the Arkansas IDEAS help desk at arideastech@aetn.org.
The course is listed under Social Studies and Arkansas History.
“USING THE STATE CAPITOL TO TEACH” TEACHER WORKSHOP FROM SECRETARY OF STATE
Host: Arkansas Secretary of State's Office
Grade Level: All grades welcome (target 3-12)
In-Service Credit Hours: varies according to schedule, typically 4 hours. Meets the two-hour Arkansas history credit requirement
Registration: Contact the educational cooperative you plan to attend.
Subjects: Arkansas History, Civics/Government, American History, Art and Architecture
Secretary of State Charlie Daniels is pleased to announce the availability of a 4-hour teacher workshop that provides an overview of the FREE educational materials and resources available from the Secretary of State's office. Resources include voter education materials for all grade levels, on-site and classroom programs, Internet resources for Arkansas history, civics lesson plans and materials, and a teacher information CD with downloadable PDF files of Secretary of State education publications.
Agenda includes:
- How to Make the Most of Your Capitol Field Trip
- “Beyond State Symbol” Activity Books
- An Overview of Programs and Specialized Tours
- Using www.sos.arkansas.gov - Your Best On-Line Resource for Civics and Government
June 5 |
South Central Cooperative 400 Maul Road Camden 870-836-2213 |
June 8 |
Delta Institute Professional Growth Arkansas River Cooperative 912 West Sixth Avenue Pine Bluff 870-534-6129 |
June 12 |
Ozarks Unlimited Resource Cooperative 525 Bellefonte Road Harrison 870-742-9100 |
June 14 |
DeQueen/Mena Education Cooperative Gillham 870-386-2251 |
June 19 |
Southeast Cooperative 1022 Scogin Drive Monticello 870-367-6848 |
June 21 |
Dawson Education Service Cooperative 711 Clinton Street Arkadelphia 870-246-3077 |
June 27 |
Little Rock School District/ Pulaski County Special School District North Little Rock School District State Capitol Little Rock LRSD/Laura Beth Arnold 501-447-3398 PCSSD/Frank Smith 501-490-6206 NLRSD/Angela Olsen 501-771-8024 |
July 10 |
Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative 501-882-5467 |
July 12 |
Northcentral Arkansas Education Service Cooperative Melbourne 870-368-7955 |
July 17 |
Southwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative 500 South Spruce Hope 870-777-3076 |
July 19 |
Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative 211 W. Hickory Walnut Ridge 870-886-7717 |
July 20 |
Annual Social Studies Conference Henderson State University Arkadelphia 870-777-3076 |
July 25 |
Crowley’s Ridge Education Cooperative 1606 Pine Grove Lane Harrisburg 870-578-5426 |
July 26 |
Arch Ford Education Service Cooperative 101 Bulldog Drive Plumerville 501-354-2269 |
Aug. 1-2 |
Northwest Arkansas Education Service Cooperative 4 North Double Springs Road Farmington 479-267-7450 |
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ART AND MUSIC
GREAT PERFORMANCES “A MUSICAL PLACE AND SPACE” LESSON PLANhttp://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_disneyhall_overview.html
Grades: 6-8
Describe architectural and acoustical elements that go into the construction and design of performance halls. Design a "dream music space" using these elements.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
GREAT PERFORMANCES “MAKING THE NIGHTINGALE SING” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/plan_night_overview.html
Grade Range: 9-12
Explore the art of storytelling. Retell parts of the Stravinsky opera "The Nightingale" using contemporary lyrics and poetry.
EARLY CHILDHOOD
IN RESPONSE TO TRAGEDYhttp://www.sesameworkshop.org/youcanask
In light of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, PBS, Sesame Workshop and affiliate networks have joined to provide resources to help parents and care givers talk with preschool children about some of the difficult situations they face. The online resource, “You Can Ask,” is presented as a potential resource. It is available online in three languages.
PRESCHOOLERS AND TV
http://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/tvviewersguide-preschool.html?campaign=parentsnews_2_preschooltv
Television for preschoolers is like chocolate — it's a delicious pleasure in small portions, but consuming too much can lead to a lifetime of bad habits. How can you make healthy viewing choices for your child? Find out what those in the know put into a high-quality television series -- and why you might want to look for these elements, too.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
WHEN CHILDREN ARE UPSET BY THE NEWS
http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/index.html
Grades: PreK, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Get tips and strategies for what to say to your children about upsetting stories in the news. Explore the online guide Talking with Kids About the News for age-specific tips on how to talk with children about scary news.
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GRANTS, AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
SHOW ME THE MONEY: TIPS & RESOURCES FOR SUCCESSFUL GRANT WRITINGhttp://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/profdev/profdev039.shtml
Do you have a project that requires outside funding? Have you just been assigned the responsibility for writing a grant? This quick and easy guide will help you with the grant writing process, and links will guide you to additional resources.
GRANTS TO FUND PARTICIPATION IN HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Maximum Award: $5,000.
Eligibility: Public school teachers grades K–12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions
Deadline: June 1, 2007
NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of two purposes:
- Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research.
- Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment.
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=51650&display_order=3&mini_id=51103
Maximum Award: $10,000
Eligibility: 501(c)(3) history organizations
Deadline: June 1, 2007
The History Channel Save Our History Grant Program inspires youth to become the preservationists in their communities. Museums, historic sites, historical societies, preservation organizations, libraries, and archives are invited to partner with a local school or youth group and apply for funding to help preserve the history of their communities.
NEA FOUNDATION STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT GRANTS
http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/StudentAchievement_Guidelines.htm
Maximum Award: $5,000
Eligibility: K-12 public school teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff at public colleges and universities
Deadline: June 1, 2007
The NEA Foundation Student Achievement Grants program provides funds to improve the academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject area(s). The proposed work should engage students in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen their knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection.
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION
http://jackkentcookefoundation.org/jkcf_web/Documents/k-5%20GRANT%20PROPOSAL%20FORM%203-1-07.doc
Maximum Award: $600,000
Eligibility: Nonprofit providers of accelerated learning or academic enrichment programs. Deadline: June 1, 2007
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation seeks nonprofit providers of accelerated learning or academic enrichment programs for grants (over a period of three years) to increase access to such programs for low- to moderate-income students ages 5 through 12 with exceptional academic promise.
Since proposals for these grants are solicited by invitation only, those who wish to apply for a grant but have not received an invitation must first submit a letter of interest and receive an invitation. Unsolicited applications will not be accepted
AWARDS TO ENCOURAGE PEERS TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
Maximum Award: $1,000
Eligibility: Youth ages 13–20
Deadline: June 29, 2007
Youth Venture, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and MTV Tr3s Voces will select teams of two or more youth every week through June 29 who submit great ideas for encouraging their peers to graduate from high school and college. Tu Voz My Venture winners will receive grants to create their ventures – an organization, business or club to help young Latinos stay in school and prepare for college and careers.
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HEALTH, SAFETY AND FITNESS
TEENS AND THE WEBhttp://www.pbs.org/parents/childrenandmedia/article-teensandweb20.html?campaign=parentsnews_1_teensonline
It's very likely that the Web your teen is using is very different from the one you know. Today's Web is more participatory, more social and more flexible. Learn more about social networking, personal broadcasting, mashing and other online trends. Plus, find out what skills teens need to be successful in the emerging participatory culture.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES PROMOTE CREATIVITY
http://www.pbs.org/parents/special/article-benefitsoutdoors.html
There are many reasons to get your kids outdoors. It's good for their bodies, it stimulates their minds, and the more they are exposed to nature the more they appreciate this wonderful resource and want to preserve it. Getting active outdoors helps kids maintain healthy bodies and healthy weights, but did you know that playing outside also helps kids learn and be more creative?
TRADE SECRETS “CHEMICAL POLLUTION AND SAFETY”
http://www.pbs.org/tradesecrets/classroom/health_lesson2.html
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Identify chemicals that were produced and used but are no longer used because of health concerns. Identify current, potentially harmful chemicals. Examine the legal processes and other problems in controlling chemicals.
ARTHUR “JUST DESSERTS” LESSON PLAN
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/medialiteracy/index.html
Grades: K-2, 3-5
Identify advertising techniques designed to encourage children to overindulge in unhealthy foods. Explore the motives behind advertising and use your knowledge to think critically about ads all around you.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
SESAME STREET “COLOR ME HUNGRY”
http://pbskids.org/sesame/letter/colormehungry.html
Grover and Cookie Monster learn about fruits and vegetables.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
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HISTORY AND SOCIAL STUDIES
THE CIVIL WAR “CIVIL WAR LETTERS” LESSON PLANhttp://www.pbs.org/civilwar/classroom/lesson_letters.html
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Investigate the role of letters as primary source documents in historical research. Role-play Civil War letter writers from all walks of life to explore critical events and the roles ordinary citizens, both male and female, played in making history.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
WE THE PEOPLE “IN PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS” POSTER
http://www.neh.gov/posterrequest.asp
This poster features a list of the We the People Bookshelf on "The Pursuit of Happiness," 15 books selected by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that explore the theme of becoming an American.
LIBRARY, LITERATURE AND READING
A PRIMER ON DYSLEXIAhttp://www.pbs.org/parents/readinglanguage/articles/dyslexia/main.html?campaign=parentsnews_1_dyslexia
Dyslexia is a term used to describe a specific kind of reading difficulty in which children have trouble perceiving differences among sounds and remembering how letters and sounds go together. Learn the facts about dyslexia, how it is diagnosed and how it can be treated. In addition, find resources, including books for children, books for parents, Web sites and organizations that focus on dyslexia.
SOURCE: PBS Parents
http://pbs.org/parents/preferences/index.html
ARTHUR “STORY WRITING WITH ARTHUR: LESSON PLAN
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/lesson/storywriting
Grades: K-2, 3-5
This guide includes lesson plans that provide a wealth of reading comprehension and writing activities. Students work first to understand the elements of a story and then are encouraged to create original Arthur stories based on their own experiences.
MAYA AND MIGUEL “IT'S ALL ABOUT WORD PLAY” LESSON PLAN
http://pbskids.org/mayaandmiguel/english/parentsteachers/lessonplans/wordplay
Grades: 3-5, 9-12
Identify picture-word associations, develop visual recognition skills, model correct language usage and identify specific graphics and words. Interpret conversational language through role play.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
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MATH AND SCIENCE
"WORLD WITHOUT OIL"http://www.worldwithoutoil.org
This live interactive month-long alternate reality event explores what would happen when a great economy built entirely on cheap oil begins to run short.
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS “WISDOM OF THE WORMS” LESSON PLAN
http://www.pbs.org/safarchive/4_class/44_guides/guide_1003/44103_worms.html
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Explore scientific research in gene mapping, and discover the way genes regulate aging in people. View actual DNA after isolating it from onion cells.
SOURCE: PBS Teachers Newsletter
http://www.pbs.org/teachers/preferences/
IT'S MY LIFE “MAKING MONEY” INTERACTIVE/ONLINE ACTIVITY
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/money/making
Grades: 6-8, 9-12
Learn the basic concepts related to earning one's own money, including practical ideas and the issue of responsibility. Explore the issue further with the "Mad Money" and "Be Your Own Boss" online games, "Making Money" video clip, polls, a quiz, printable word search, journal page and lesson plan.
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POST-SECONDARY AND PRE-SERVICE
ARKANSAS IDEAS PORTAL PROVIDES VALUABLE RESOURCEShttp://www.arkansas.org
The Arkansas IDEAS educational portal provides a broad array of online resources for new and experienced teachers. Resources are free to Arkansas teachers and administrators.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AETN ANNOUNCES SUMMER SCHOLAR SCHEDULE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTWe’ve now made it easier for teachers to earn Professional Development hours when they need it most, during the summer.
Introducing Summer Scholar on AETN, an overnight blockfeed of the same programs found on ArkansasIdeas.org. Beginning June 4, these programs will be broadcast on AETN Monday through Wednesday each week from 12 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.
Content Area |
Course Title |
Date and Times |
| Instructional Strategies Episodes 1-8 Parental Involvement Episodes 5-8 |
Critical Issues in School Reform |
Episodes 1-8
|
| Arkansas Studies |
IT STARTED HERE: EARLY ARKANSAS AND THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE |
|
| English Language Arts |
Write in the Middle |
Episodes 1-8
|
| Mathematics & Science |
Assessments in Math & Science: What's the Point? |
Episodes 1-8
|
| Fine Arts |
Art of Teaching the Arts |
Episodes 1-8
|
| English Language Arts |
Teaching Reading K-2 Workshop |
Episodes 1-8
|
| Instructional Strategies |
Learning Classroom: Theory into Practice |
Episodes 1-8
|
| Science |
Learning Science Through Inquiry |
Episodes 1-8
|
| Arkansas Studies |
Forgotten Expedition |
|
Record the programs and watch them whenever it is convenient for you. Then go online to www.arkansasideas.org to find support materials for each program and take the assessment. It’s that easy!
*Schedule subject to change. For a full schedule, visit the Scholar site at http://arkansasideas.org.
ARKANSAS IDEAS, VIDEOSTREAMING AND LITTLE ROCK CRISIS VIRTUAL TOUR TRAINING IN MAY
Dates |
Morning Session |
Afternoon Session |
May 3 |
Arkansas IDEAS Learn Now! Workshop |
AETN Videostreaming Workshop |
May10 |
Arkansas IDEAS Learn Now! Workshop |
Little Rock Central High Virtual Tour Workshop |
May 17 |
Arkansas IDEAS Learn Now! Workshop |
AETN Videostreaming Workshop |
May 24 |
Arkansas IDEAS Learn Now! Workshop |
Little Rock Central High Virtual Tour Workshop |
ARKANSAS CURRICULUM CONFERENCE, NOV. 1-2, 2007
http://www.uark.edu/~k12info/teacher/ACT/index.html
Formerly the Arkansas Conference on Teaching (ACT)
Location: Peabody Hotel and Statehouse Convention Center
Sponsors:
- Arkansas Council for the Social Studies
- Arkansas Science Teachers Association
- Arkansas Council of Teachers of English and Language Arts
- Arkansas Council of Teachers of Math
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