Suggests a set of activities that foster physical and intellectual growth through thought-provoking situations which require no special equipment and can take place indoors or out. (MP)

The middle school grades are a period of transition: a time in the formal educational process when immature children develop into young adolescents who are better prepared for the rigors of higher education and life itself. In order to help children master the sophisticated social studies concepts and skills necessary for higher secondary…

The literature of reading theory and research suggests a number of key factors involved in the comprehension process. In simplest terms, comprehension is the process by which an individual actively generates meaning from some linguistic input. Five factors of reading comprehension have been identified through research: vocabulary knowledge, the…

Representative of the 30 units comprising first grade Yup'ik lessons, units on clothing, animal families, dog teams, and potlatch (generally a celebration for the dead) are detailed in these lesson plans. Each of the four units is prefaced by a statement of concept/recall objectives, Ak'A Piyarat concept objectives (cultural aspects), and skills…