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January 2010

Running With The Wolves

Submitted by Joann on Thu, 2010-01-21 10:00


According to The Farmer’s Almanac, Native Americans named January the month of the Full Wolf Moon. Historically, it was a time of increased prowling by wolf packs, looking for food as the winter deepened. Most students are fascinated by wolves. Wolves are big, hairy, and find humans to be tasty (at least in fairy tales). They’re also mysterious creatures that offer plenty of fodder for lessons in a host of subjects.

Lon Po Po, by Ed Young
http://www.thegateway.org/browse/25012
Subjects: Literature, Chinese culture and Inventions
Grade: K-3

Resources mentioned in this post: 
Lon Po Po, by Ed Young
Wolves and Dogs: Fact and Fiction
The Living Edens - Denali: The Wolf and the Moose

Bones of Contention

Submitted by Joann on Thu, 2010-01-07 10:00


We all know the old adage “you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” From now until the end of time, there will always be issues that are likely to cause disagreements between adults and kids. Proper nutrition, curfews, and studying are just a few examples of topics most likely to act as proverbial burrs under kids’ saddles. Here are some resources that can help students tackle those subjects that they are sometimes less-than enthusiastic about.

Granny Prix
http://www.thegateway.org/recordBase/dcrecord.2010-01-07.1627839647
Subjects: Addition
Grade: K- 6

Resources mentioned in this post: 
Studying More Productively
Teen Curfew
Eat Five A Day
Granny Prix (Addition)

New Beginnings

Submitted by Joann on Fri, 2010-01-01 11:00


A new year ushers in a sense of anticipation, with new expectations and new goals to strive for. This week’s picks focus on these elements in one way or another.

The Importance of Setting Goals
http://www.thegateway.org/browse/dcrecord.2008-12-19.6728780760
Subjects: Economics
Grade: 9-12

Resources mentioned in this post: 
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Me: Identifying with a Hero
Intriguing Beginnings