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Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 4

Tim Lowson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:23:53 +0000

These photocopiable activities will support the delivery of a structured and sequential outcomes-based approach to the teaching of Social Studies in New Zealand schools. An added bonus for the resourceful classroom teacher is that some activity pages provide links to appropriate Internet websites that can be used for extension, or to provide greater depth to the concept being studied.

The activities in Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 4 are linked to the following strands derived from the Social Studies curriculum framework:

Social Organisation
Culture and Heritage
Place and Environment
Time, Continuity and Change
Resources and Economic Activities

Authors: Paul and Cathy Wright

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Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 3

Tim Lowson — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:09:04 +0000

The activities in Social Studies for New Zealand Schools Book 3 are linked to the following strands derived from the Social Studies curriculum framework:

Social Organisation
Culture and Heritage
Place and Environment
Time, Continuity and Change
Resources and Economic Activities

Authors: Paul and Cathy Wright

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Porter P. Bear: The Earth Detective Activity Book

Tim Lowson — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:31:17 +0000

Porter P. Bear: The Earth Detective Activity Book (BLM) aims to encourage students to develop environmental awareness through the adventure of Porter P. Bear as he investigates the cause of melting icecaps in his Arctic home.

This BLM activity book is designed to be used with the library resource book, Porter P. Bear The Earth Detective. Activites are HSIE/Society and Environment and Science based and are outcome linked.

Author: Lauren Princi

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Porter P. Bear: The Earth Detective Resource

Tim Lowson — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:57:31 +0000

Follow Porter P. Bear on the adventure of a lifetime as he investigates the cause of melting icecaps in his Arctic home. Join the polar bear detective and his friends Harry the Butcher and Professor P. Looshun as they solve the mystery of global warming and find answers to their questions about: Energy: Fossil fuels: Pollution: and The Ozone Layer.

Porter P. Bear The Earth Detective Resource can be used as a library resource book or with the associated Porter P. Bear: The Earth Detective Activity Book.

Author: Lauren Princi

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Frogs: Awesome Amphibians

Tim Lowson — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:50:07 +0000

We all know that frogs are an important part of the natural environment, but do you know where frogs can be found? Or how to tell a frog from a toad? Or for that matter, what frogs eat?

The answers to these questions and many more are explored in Frogs: Awesome Amphibians which examines all aspects of the frog’s life – from habitat, to anatomy and the threats the frog species faces.

The book includes dozens of beautiful photographs of frogs from around the world, some froggy tales and lots of interesting froggy facts.

Frogs: Awesome Amphibians is a handy reference for the classroom, or for anyone with an interest in these fascinating creatures.

Author: Sally Murphy

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Thinking Creatively 8 – 10 Years

Tim Lowson — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 06:05:14 +0000

Educators such as Edward de Bono maintain that creative thinking is a skill that can be taught and developed.

The activities within Thinking Creatively 8 – 10 Years provide children with the opportunity to learn and practise creative thinking skills in interesting and stimulating situations. Challenges range from describing what a world would be like if it was always night time, to combining a toothbrush, a tennis racquet and a lawnmower to make a useful household appliance.

Through the activities in the book children develop the skills of fluency, flexibility, originality, elaboration, curiosity, complexity, risk taking and imagination. Thinking Creatively 8 – 10 Years is structured in such a way that children can gain confidence and ability in each skill before combining concepts to address creative challenges surrounding the theme of Space and Aliens.

Author: David Stephenson

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Integrated Themes: Seasons

Tim Lowson — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:44:03 +0000

Integrated Themes: Seasons is designed for thematic programming in the junior classroom or pre-primary centre. Photocopiable activities are spread across the curriculum areas and extensive teachers’ notes have been provided. Practical ideas and tips for thematic classroom programming have also been added, along with relevant Internet references, making this a very useful resource. Evaluation checklists are included at the end of various sections to measure students’ understanding of concepts and mastery of skills.

Integrated Themes: Seasons introduces the four seasons and contains a range of weather-related activities to distinguish each season. Tasks explore the food, clothes and recreation that is characteristic of the different times of the year. Ideally, this is a theme that should be reinforced as each season begins.

Author: Pam Portman

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Integrated Themes: The Environment

Tim Lowson — Tue, 04 Sep 2018 04:37:29 +0000

The Integrated Themes series is designed for thematic programming in the junior classroom or pre-primary centre. Photocopiable activities are spread across the curriculum areas and extensive teachers’ notes have been provided. Practical ideas and tips for thematic classroom programming have also been added, along with relevant Internet references, making this a very useful resource. Evaluation checklists are included at the end of various sections to measure students’ understanding of concepts and mastery of skills.

Integrated Themes: The Environment focuses on topical issues such as land care, air and water resources, noise pollution, conservation and recycling.

Author: Pam Portman

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Spell With Me Book 2

Tim Lowson — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 03:26:54 +0000

Spell With Me Book 2 is the second book in a two book series which has been carefully designed to introduce over 60 common sight words to students in Years 3 and 4. Flashcards are provided for every sight word introduced and flashcard games are suggested. Each activity page helps students to develop a range of strategies to learn how to spell.

Rhymes, repetition, illustration, dictation, riddles, poems,games, cutting and pasting, tracing, actions and matching activities are all used to encourage students to spell the sight words correctly every time. Spell With Me Book 2 puts the enjoyment back into spelling by making sure that your students have fun while learning.

Author: Linda Dutton

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Puzzle Power Book 1

Tim Lowson — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 02:59:36 +0000

Puzzle Power Book 1 – for Language Learners is a collection of new and challenging word puzzles designed for fast finishers and/or gifted and talented children who require extension in language.

Children have always loved the challenge of word-find puzzles, crossword puzzles and crack-the-code type puzzles. This book has a variety of new puzzles for children to enjoy while being extended in the areas of vocabulary building and logic. There are 10 different puzzle formats in this book and they are repeated 4 times to allow children to develop confidence and build on their success rate.

The puzzles can be used for small or whole-group lessons, and are ideal for use in classrooms that make use of individual learning centres.

Author: Paul Larkin and Tony Abbotts

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