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T. Carson On 1/01/09, kent w wrote: > I'm looking for beginners drafting projects for middle > school students. Anyone have resources to share?

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Dec 14, 2010

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Algebra I project - linear data ideas needed

by Andrea

Jan 14, 2009

Ok... I teach one section of Algebra I at my school that is technically the "SPED" section.... Out of 21 students 16 have IEPs and the rest really should have....this just means that most of them have mild to moderate learning disabliities or IQs in the range of 70-80. Not to mention that most of them are also diagnosed as emotional or behavioral d...See MoreOk... I teach one section of Algebra I at my school that is technically the "SPED" section.... Out of 21 students 16 have IEPs and the rest really should have....this just means that most of them have mild to moderate learning disabliities or IQs in the range of 70-80. Not to mention that most of them are also diagnosed as emotional or behavioral disorder kids (a few that have actually thrown punches at teachers) I have a Spec Ed teacher who collaborates with me in this class and she is WONDERFUL...and lives two blocks down from me. We get along like peas and carrots...and not to mention after the first week of adjustment these kids have on the whole been SUPER this year. They have committed completely and all have experienced huge success on their level, a few are even doing A and B level work on a consistant basis with little or no modification. Overall I'm highly impressed.

Here's the thing. Recently we have covered graphing of real life linear data and writing equations based on those patterns. Well, this is something that all students struggle to really "get" and its ten times more abstract for this group of kids due to their circumstances already. Plus many of them have horrible home lives that honestly I think are the only factors that do keep them from dropping out (at least at school they get fed and no one beats them)...so they have no real world experience outside a disfunctional home to relate to anyway. Well I'm looking for a project to design for them that will give them some real life linear data that relates to animals/dogs/rescues...something like that. I want them to connect emotionally with the data for two reasons 1) to help them really want to understand the work 2) to give them experience with a positive emotional connection. What can we investigate in rescues I was thinking number of spays/neuters performed compared to shelter intake numbers? or could you guys think of anything we can investigate I would like to pair it up with a "food drive" activity for all of my classes where they can bring in a food item or toy/leash/collar, etc to earn a free HW pass or something...and when the kids present their data they can donate the stuff to the shelter...what do you think?

Dan Andrea, When you say "They have committed completely and all have experienced huge success on their level, a few are even doing A and B level work on a consistant basis with little or no modification. " I have a couple of questions: 1) are these students actually able to keep up with the general ed curriculum and pacing? 2) Do you happen to know ho...See MoreAndrea, When you say "They have committed completely and all have experienced huge success on their level, a few are even doing A and B level work on a consistant basis with little or no modification. " I have a couple of questions: 1) are these students actually able to keep up with the general ed curriculum and pacing? 2) Do you happen to know how well they test on the state standards testing? 3) Are these true mild moderate students, or are they RSP students? 4)How would you say the average student in this class does in terms of comparison to a general ed student? Any help is gresatly appreciated.

On 1/14/09, Andrea wrote: > Ok... I teach one section of Algebra I at my school that > is technically the "SPED" section.... Out of 21 students > 16 have IEPs and the rest really should have....this just > means that most of them have mild to moderate learning > disabliities or IQs in the range of 70-80. Not to mention > that most of them are also diagnosed as emotional or > behavioral disorder kids (a few that have actually thrown > punches at teachers) I have a Spec Ed teacher who > collaborates with me in this class and she is > WONDERFUL...and lives two blocks down from me. We get > along like peas and carrots...and not to mention after the > first week of adjustment these kids have on the whole been > SUPER this year. They have committed completely and all > have experienced huge success on their level, a few are > even doing A and B level work on a consistant basis with > little or no modification. Overall I'm highly impressed. > > Here's the thing. Recently we have covered graphing of > real life linear data and writing equations based on those > patterns. Well, this is something that all students > struggle to really "get" and its ten times more abstract > for this group of kids due to their circumstances already. > Plus many of them have horrible home lives that honestly I > think are the only factors that do keep them from dropping > out (at least at school they get fed and no one beats > them)...so they have no real world experience outside a > disfunctional home to relate to anyway. Well I'm looking > for a project to design for them that will give them some > real life linear data that relates to > animals/dogs/rescues...something like that. I want them to > connect emotionally with the data for two reasons 1) to > help them really want to understand the work 2) to give > them experience with a positive emotional connection. What > can we investigate in rescues I was thinking number of > spays/neuters performed compared to shelter intake > numbers? or could you guys think of anything we can > investigate I would like to pair it up with a "food drive" > activity for all of my classes where they can bring in a > food item or toy/leash/collar, etc to earn a free HW pass > or something...and when the kids present their data they > can donate the stuff to the shelter...what do you think?

Jan 3, 2010

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A great video to learn the presidents

by Daniel Leary

Jan 15, 2009

I wrote this when I was in school, and realized it could be a great teaching aid. I hope it's helpful.

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Daniel Leary I think that sounds great! Feel free to post the video wherever you like.

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A Presidential Poem By Daniel Leary Washington’s city, a capital tale Second was Adams. The navy set sail Jefferson purchased but not form a store In 1812 Madison waged our first war Monroe made a compromise, ...See MoreI think that sounds great! Feel free to post the video wherever you like.

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A Presidential Poem By Daniel Leary Washington’s city, a capital tale Second was Adams. The navy set sail Jefferson purchased but not form a store In 1812 Madison waged our first war Monroe made a compromise, slaves in Missouri Then a bargain corrupt. Adams out in a hurry War hero Jackson, a trail full of tears Van Buren, his protégé out in 4 years. Harrison died after 31 days Tyler, his vice, gave the Whigs a malaise The Pacific is reached! Polk’s expansion was steady. Then, Taylor was nicknamed as “Ol’ Rough and Ready” Post mortem was Fillmore who’s known as “Forgettable” Kansas-Nebraska was Pierce most regrettable. Next was Buchanan, considered a dandy. Freedom was Lincoln’s modus operandi. But after his death Johnson failed to persist It was Grant who did most as reconstruction-ist. Hayes left the South to Civilian Rule Garfield was shot by a job seeking fool. Arthur reformed civil service corruption Cleveland served two terms with one interruption Grandson Ben Harrison POTUS centennial Back again Cleveland our only perennial. Spain gave McKinley a battle royale Then Teddy Bear Roosevelt built a canal. His handpicked successor was heavy-set Taft Then Wilson established the first World Warcraft Harding faced scandals although they’re refuted We kept cool with Coolidge who kept mostly muted. Depression did Hoover his fate surely seal Then infamous Roosevelt wheeled the New Deal The buck stopped at Truman, a nuclear power The Ike that we liked was D Eisenhower Kennedy’s murder unraveled the nation Nam conquered Johnson, but not segregation. Nixon resigned over Watergate shame After which Ford did a pardon proclaim Peace between Israel and Egypt was Carter An actor gave new Reagan-omics a charter We read Bush’s lips when they said “No new Tax” And Clinton was cool but he had too much sax Bush’s son, Dubya, a giant calamity So come on Obama! Bring back global amity.

Jan 19, 2009

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Daniel Leary I think that sounds great! Feel free to post the video wherever you like.

[link removed]

Here are the words:

A Presidential Poem By Daniel Leary Washington’s city, a capital tale Second was Adams. The navy set sail Jefferson purchased but not form a store In 1812 Madison waged our first war Monroe made a compromise, ...See MoreI think that sounds great! Feel free to post the video wherever you like.

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Here are the words:

A Presidential Poem By Daniel Leary Washington’s city, a capital tale Second was Adams. The navy set sail Jefferson purchased but not form a store In 1812 Madison waged our first war Monroe made a compromise, slaves in Missouri Then a bargain corrupt. Adams out in a hurry War hero Jackson, a trail full of tears Van Buren, his protégé out in 4 years. Harrison died after 31 days Tyler, his vice, gave the Whigs a malaise The Pacific is reached! Polk’s expansion was steady. Then, Taylor was nicknamed as “Ol’ Rough and Ready” Post mortem was Fillmore who’s known as “Forgettable” Kansas-Nebraska was Pierce most regrettable. Next was Buchanan, considered a dandy. Freedom was Lincoln’s modus operandi. But after his death Johnson failed to persist It was Grant who did most as reconstruction-ist. Hayes left the South to Civilian Rule Garfield was shot by a job seeking fool. Arthur reformed civil service corruption Cleveland served two terms with one interruption Grandson Ben Harrison POTUS centennial Back again Cleveland our only perennial. Spain gave McKinley a battle royale Then Teddy Bear Roosevelt built a canal. His handpicked successor was heavy-set Taft Then Wilson established the first World Warcraft Harding faced scandals although they’re refuted We kept cool with Coolidge who kept mostly muted. Depression did Hoover his fate surely seal Then infamous Roosevelt wheeled the New Deal The buck stopped at Truman, a nuclear power The Ike that we liked was D Eisenhower Kennedy’s murder unraveled the nation Nam conquered Johnson, but not segregation. Nixon resigned over Watergate shame After which Ford did a pardon proclaim Peace between Israel and Egypt was Carter An actor gave new Reagan-omics a charter We read Bush’s lips when they said “No new Tax” And Clinton was cool but he had too much sax Bush’s son, Dubya, a giant calamity So come on Obama! Bring back global amity.

Jan 19, 2009

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Any ideas for Lincoln's Bicentennial?

by Kimberly

Jan 19, 2009

I'm in the process of creating a page on my class site to help us celebrate Lincoln's 200th birthday and the 100th of the Lincoln sent. So far I've found a few websites, joined an online project, found images of the 4 new reverses for the 2009 pennies, found a You Tube video about the Lincoln cent and a few websites. Any ideas? Sites? Addresses? ...See More

Ellen Jackson I'm an elementary teacher and author of books for kids, including one on Lincoln entitled ABE LINCOLN LOVED ANIMALS.

It's easy to find information for older students on Lincoln's 200the birthday, but how do you teach younger students about Lincoln? His story is pretty grim and ends with an assassination.

But one way is mention w...See More

Feb 11, 2009

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A chance for your students to be published

by Honor Our River

Jan 22, 2009

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG WRITERS TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE HONORING OUR RIVER ANTHOLOGY WRITING COMPETITION

Honoring Our River, A Student Anthology is accepting submissions for the 2009 publication. H.O.R began in Oregon as an effort to stimulate awareness of an important but fragile resource, the Willamette River. Now the project has spread ...See More

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Anyone want to learn about what we do in the cold winter?

by Corrine Park

Jan 26, 2009

I am looking for a school that doesn't have cold, snowy winters to learn from my middle years students about what we do during those long cold months.

We live in mid Manitoba in Canada where the snow comes in November (and sometimes October) and isn't gone until March or April! We endure temps of minus 30 degrees celcius but with the wind...See More

by Harry Upstate NY

Jan 28, 2009

We have have a great tool to help motivate and encourage kids of any age to achieve their goals. As opposed to expensive programs and complicated charts which require lots of time to set-up and maintain (miss a day and you have to start from scratch) these are simple, inexpensive, and fun. So far all the classes doing the game love it and recommend...See More

by Corrine Park

Feb 2, 2009

I'm a grade 7/8 English teacher looking for a class to partner with from the south. We could exchange letters, video, photos etc. We live in northern Canada.

souji On 2/02/09, Corrine Park wrote: > I'm a grade 7/8 English teacher looking for a class to > partner with from the south. We could exchange letters, > video, photos etc. > We live in northern Canada.

Feb 2, 2009

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