From the moment we wake up until the moment we go to sleep, we are bombarded with words, images, and videos, all presented in a dizzying array of media. Our increasingly difficult job is to make sense of the information we encounter throughout the day. Understanding and evaluating where information comes from and knowing how to separate fact from fiction are critical skills that many students do not have. This resource provides educators with the tools they need to help students:
This book includes activities and easy-to-use templates to support teachers as they teach the key skills of analyzing and understanding online information. It is divided into three sections to guide teachers through the lessons and activities needed to encourage critical reasoning and successful information literacy: Finding Information, Analyzing Information, and Using Information. Additional resources are provided in the appendices to further support teachers. An extensive list of recommended websites, software applications, digital information sites, and apps is also included. Equip students with the skills they need to become 21st century thinkers with this standards-based resource.
Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning (Second Edition)
Grade: K-12
Price: $31.99
Narrated by Dr. Sharroky Hollie, this abridged audiobook provides novice and experienced educators with a pedagogical framework for implementing culturally and linguistically responsive strategies in today's diverse classrooms.
Clothesline Math: The Master Number Sense Maker
Grade: K-12
Price: $45.99
Implement Clothesline Math and teach number sense in K-12 classrooms! This essential resource includes the materials that teachers need to conduct Clothesline Math lessons, and techniques for effectively facilitating the ensuing mathematical discourse.
The Write Thing: Kwame Alexander Engages Students in Writing Workshop
Grade: K-12
Price: $29.99
Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander shows how to shake up the traditional writing workshop to make writing fun again. Using his techniques and strategies, you'll invigorate the writing workshop and motivate even the most reluctant writers.
Guided Math: A Framework for Mathematics Instruction Second Edition
Grade: K-12
Price: $39.99
This 2nd edition takes an innovative approach to mathematics, using the same teaching philosophies as guided reading. This instructional framework provides an environment for math that fosters mathematical thinking and meets the needs of all students.
Assessing Comprehension Thinking Strategies
Grade: 1-8
Price: $29.99
This book offers a unique way of assessing how students use thinking strategies to comprehend text and features four reading passages for each grade level (1-8) that offer high-interest fiction and nonfiction text.
Idioms and Other English Expressions Grades 4-6
Grade: 4-6
Price: $24.99
Introduce idioms and effectively incorporate them into your language and writing instruction. The idioms and expressions included in this resource are provided within stories to provide contest to help all students, including English language learners.
The 5Es of Inquiry-Based Science
Grade: K-12
Price: $29.99
Create an active learning environment in grades K-12 using the 5E inquiry-based science model! Featuring a practical guide to implementing the 5E model of instruction, this resource clearly explains each "E" in the 5E model of inquiry-based science.
Using Interactive Whiteboards in the Classroom
Grade: K-12
Price: $24.99
Get the most out of the latest classroom technology with this engaging book. This resource covers the basics for interactive whiteboard users and explores the more advanced features to create truly dynamic lessons.
Science for English Language Learners
Grade: K-12
Price: $29.99
Effectively build students' language skills while developing their scientific understanding. Using the inquiry-based 5E model of instruction, this product offers valuable strategies for developing students' scientific content knowledge.
Integrating Technology into the Curriculum 2nd Edition
Grade: K-12
Price: $29.99
This updated, second edition resource provides teachers with classroom-tested ideas and resources to enhance instruction and help make the integration of technology into the classroom a seamless process.
Teaching Science Today 2nd Edition
Grade: K-12
Price: $29.99
Implement engaging science lessons into your classroom that will intrigue, motivate, and groom students to be scientifically literate with this second edition book.
Primary Source Fluency Activities: My Community Then and Now
Grade: 1-3
Price: $29.99
Learn about local government, community jobs, and government leaders through primary source documents. Help students develop fluent and meaningful oral reading, and develop vocabulary and word decoding skills.
