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Featured Websites/Lessons
Resources, Dates, Information

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS LESSONS FEATURE

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This week we feature recently added and the most popular lessons from our English/Language Arts section of our Lessons Library. To check-out the full library of lessons – click on lessons library at left of this page and then select English/Language.

CELEBRATE LANGUAGE DIVERSITY

A major language and languages unit where students celebrate the diversity of languages in their local community.

THE EVER VERSATILE LETTER

A major language unit to explore the purposes of letter writing and to teach students how to construct and write both formal and informal letters.

LOGO DESIGN

Our most popular lesson ever! - Designing logos. Logos are all around us - visual identifiers for people, products and services. These classroom ideas allow teachers to use the logo as a major Art/Language/technology unit where students explore the fascinating and creative world of logo design. Best suited for Years 4-10

RUNNING A BOOKWEEK

By presenting a wide range of cross curriculum activities centered around books and reading, even the most reluctant reader can be caught up in the enthusiasm.

DICTIONARY SKILLS

THE DICTIONARY #1: A Prince Amongst Books Lesson 1

THE DICTIONARY #2: A Prince Amongst Books Lesson 2

THE DICTIONARY #3: A Prince Amongst Books Lesson 3

Just how well do your students know the dictionary? Can they use it adequately? Is it just for spelling or does it contain a wealth of other information? These three lessons are designed to teach students the sometimes forgotten art of using a dictionary and is designed for students aged 9+

WHAT WOULD I DO?

Students are given real life scenarios and have to come up with logical and imaginative solutions and then justify them to the class. Speaking and Listening strands of the English curriculum. Full achievement objectives, essential skills and assessment activities provided. This lesson is in pdf format. Most suitable for years 3-8.

THE GREAT SCHOOL UNIFORM DEBATE

A major visual arts and language unit where students consider the uses, purposes, status and practicality of uniforms in all walks of society. Students then debate the need for and are challenged to design school and sports uniforms. This lesson is in pdf format.

MAJOR UPDATE TO REFERENCE SECTION

In line with our progressive upgrade of teachingonline, we have completed a major upgrade of our reference section. In it you will find links to sites for teachers and students that provide everything from Maori Dictionaries, maps, games, news sites for kids, homework sites, country facts, Google Maps … and much more. Become familiar with this feature today. Click on the reference section button at left on our navigation menu. Check out this great site below as a sample of what we feature in the reference section of teachingonline.

THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF NEW ZEALAND.This beautifully designed and organised Encylopeadia of everything New Zealand. Includes vieos and audio clips. A must visit site.

MAJOR UPDATE TO EDUCATION LINKS

Teaching Online has just re-designed and extensively updated its selection of teacher and student friendly websites. All education site links are now conveniently grouped under curriculum area headings such as English, Environmental, Science etc.

Click on 'education links' in the navigation section at left and then select the curriculum area you would like to explore. Try this selection from each curriculum area to get you started. Click on the title.

MATHCATS

This site really makes learning maths fun for kids. From wild, cat-based interactive animations that explain statistics to exciting projects you can set for homework – this site is a winner.

AMAZING SPACE ADVENTURES

Online space explorations where students have an interactive experience exploring the solar system, galaxies, black holes and other fascinating objects in space.

ECOKIDS

Rated by UNESCO as one of the best environmental sites in the world, this site from the Auckland Regional Council features activities and games on environmental themes that are guaranteed to motivate students aged 8-13 years of age.

 

FREE EDUCATION RESOURCE AND EOTC EXHIBITION.

'A Friend in Need' is an exhibition that will provide senior primary and secondary students with a unique insight into life in New Zealand during WW2 when thousands of US Marines were stationed in the North Island.

This multi-media exhibition is staged in Old St Paul's in Wellington. When teachers book their class visit they will receive the curriculum based FREE Education Resource. This 6 chapter resource provides: an outline of the display; information about this time in New Zealand history; classroom and homework tasks; as well as out-of-the classroom activities and worksheets to be completed during the visit to Old St. Paul's.

The Exhibition and Resource are closely linked to the Social Sciences Curriculum at levels 3-5 embracing the Continuity and Change, Identity, Culture and Organisation, and Place and Environment Strands.For more information, to book your class visit and receive your FREE resource contact:

Silke Bieda — Visitor Programme Co-ordinator
Ph: 04 473 6722 or
email oldstpauls@historic.org.nz
Website: www.oldstpauls.co.nz

Developing Fundamental Movement Skills provides information on the progressive development of these skills, and uses simple activities to help kids get involved in games and develop skills at their own rate.

Can be downloaded FREE at www.sparc.org.nz or purchased at SPARC's online store in hard copy for $22.50 plus postage.

NEW FREE RESOURCE

GET IN QUICKLY – ONLY 150 COPIES REMAIN.

Care for our Coast is the comprehensive environmental education resource, designed for years 4-8 that focuses on coastal areas and waterways. This free resource from the Sir Peter Blake Trust is an exciting approach to aspects of education for sustainability – part of the new curriculum.

email the Sir Peter Blake Trust for your copy.

lauraf@sirpeterblaketrust.org

or phone Laura Fayerman at: Ph: 09 307 8875

Looking for a Relief Teacher?

Looking to offer your services as a Relief Teacher?

Freelance Teachers is the new innovative secure online booking system for relief teachers in New Zealand. It is a central register of teachers and schools allowing schools to quickly and easily book a relief teacher.

Freelance Teachers allows relief teachers to register, coordinate their own bookings, book days off and provides a quick and easy online reference for personal relief teacher planning.

Freelance Teachers allows schools to register, then book relief teachers — days, weeks and even years in advance. It saves time and totally simplifies the booking of relief teachers.

For more information and registration, visit Freelance Teachers website today.

www.freelanceteachers.co.nz

Nothing to do with 'school' education but a column we enjoy reading. We know you will too! Click on the icon above. The April column takes a fascinating look at New Zealand's wine statistics and the May column tells just 'How the Birthday Money Was Spent' – Wisely (you be the judge)?

click here to visit Buzzwine

 

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