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At Home in the Cold Readers Theater Script: Grades 2-3
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This Readers Theater script includes parts for 11 students. It is based on the Feature Story, At Home in the Cold and discusses various adaptations that allow animals to survive in the cold oceans of the Arctic and Antarctica. It is designed for use with students in grades 2-3.

Subject:
Life Science
Zoology
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
12/17/2009
Creating Readers Theater Scripts from Informational Text
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This article discusses how creating Readers Theater scripts from informational text can improve fluency and build comprehension.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Life Science
Reading Informational Text
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
04/06/2023
Developing Map Skills Through Earth Science Activities
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This article highlights lesson plans and activities that help elementary students develop map skills as they learn earth science concepts.

Subject:
Earth and Space Science
Geology
Physical Geography
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
04/05/2023
Lessons and Activities about Arctic Peoples
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This article highlights lessons and activities for elementary students about the people and cultures of the Arctic region.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
04/05/2023
Lessons and Activities to Build the Foundations for Climate Literacy
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This article includes lessons that elementary teachers can use to build the foundations of climate literacy while meeting elementary science standards. Lessons are paired with literacy activities as well.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Author:
Jessica Fries-Gaither
Date Added:
05/04/2023
Natural Resources at the Poles: A Story of Controversy and Debate
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This article provides background information related to natural resources of the poles, and renewable and non-renewable energy.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
04/05/2023
Partners: Grades 2-3: text only version
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This informational text introduces students to photosynthesis and lichens-plant-like organisms resulting from a symbiotic relationship between an alga and a fungus. The text is written at a grade two through grade three reading level. This is a PDF containing the informational text and a glossary.

Subject:
Applied Science
Education
Engineering
Mathematics
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
07/17/2010
Reading Comprehension Student Template: Question-Answer Relationship
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This template is an instructional tool that can be used to guide elementary students (grades 2-5) through the reading strategy of questioning. The template is based on the Question-Answer Relationship (QAR) approach in which students classify questions according to type and then provide answers from text. The template was designed to be used with the Feature Story, The Dance of Life, by students in grades 2-5. It is a PDF document that can be copied and distributed to students.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Student Guide
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Date Added:
02/17/2009
Rocks Can Tell a Story: Grades K-1: Text Only version
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This informational text introduces students to the discipline of geology, and specifically polar geology. Students learn that rocks, like books, can teach us about the world long ago. The text is written at a kindergarten through grade one reading level. This is a PDF containing the informational text and a glossary.

Subject:
Applied Science
Ecology
Education
Engineering
Life Science
Mathematics
Material Type:
Reading
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
08/17/2010
Teaching About Energy: The NEED Project
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This article provides an overview of energy education curriculum materials available from the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. Teachers may become a member, or use free online resources.

Subject:
Applied Science
Environmental Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
04/05/2023
What's the Difference? Activities to Teach Paleontology and Archaeology
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This article provides links to interactive web sites and lesson plans for teaching about paleontology, dinosaurs, and archaeology in the elementary classroom.

Subject:
Applied Science
Archaeology
Engineering
Social Science
Material Type:
Lesson Plan
Provider:
Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears: An Online Magazine for K-5 Teachers
Date Added:
04/05/2023