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June 2007, Volume 1

	Dear Teacher, Independence Day is approaching -- make sure your students know that the holiday is about more than just fireworks using our lessons and activities on the Fourth of July. Encourage discussion of current events in the classroom by teaching your students about the United States government. Show them how everything works -- balance of power, to the three branches, to the election process. July is an excellent time to take a field trip to the zoo. Teach your students about the various animals they will see there. Then watch how excited they are to see them in the flesh! Best Wishes, From the Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Independence Day Celebrate the birth of our nation with these lessons, activities, and printables about the Fourth of July. The Declaration of Independence and Your Rights (Lesson Plan) Patriotic Poems and Songs American Flag Bulletin Board What You Should Know About the American Flag Patriotic Shield July Fourth Trivia Constitution and the Bill of Rights Quiz Patriotic Book The Story Behind the Fourth of July Egg Carton Uncle Sam Setting the Stage for the American Revolution (Lesson Plan) More Government Help your class understand the role of the government and the benefits of a democracy. The Executive Branch Crossword Puzzle Three Branches, One Government Three Branches of Government Quiz Lincoln-Douglas Style Debate Procedure Inaugural Poetry U.S. Impeachment Write a Letter to the President (Lesson Plan) U.S. President: Facts (Lesson Plan) So You Want to Be President? Teacher's Guide Election Vocabulary Brainstorm (Lesson Plan) Current Composition of the U.S. House of Representatives Current Composition of the U.S. Senate Checks and Balances More Animals Teach your students about a variety of different animals with printables, lesson plans, and activities. Zoo Animals Birds as Symbols and Omens Owl Sculpture (Lesson Plan) All About Buffalo Animal Chains Misnamed Animals Feed the Zoo Animals Which Mammal Group? What Belongs in the Ocean? Science Fun: Basic Needs Making a Zoo Poster Zoo Field Trip Notice Some Unusual Facts About Snakes More TEACHING TOOLS Study Skills Here are some excellent tips and tricks to assist you in teaching good study skills. Taking Notes Studying for Tests Reading Textbooks Memorizing Important Facts Improving Your Study Skills Literacy/Study Skills Observational Checklist -- Primary Literacy/Study Skills Observational Checklist -- Intermediate Literacy/Study Skills Observational Checklist -- Middle/Upper Time Management Tips -- Grade 6 Preparing Your Child for Tests -- Grades 3-5 More				Immigration Resources   Enlighten students on the history of immigration to America, from the foundation of our country to present day. Today's Pilgrims (Lesson Plan) A Step from Heaven Teacher's Guide Ellis Island Multicultural Statue of Liberty More   Sudoku for Teachers and Students Enjoy playing Sudoku for a break from the hectic last few days of the year, or have your students challenge their logic and perseverance with the best Sudoku on the Web. Summer Reading Slide Shows   View slide shows of book summaries and related activities. These books will be perfect for your students' summer reading lists. Books for Grades K-2 Books for Grades 3-5 Books for Grades 6-8 Books for Grades 9-12 More Summer Reading Resources More Slide Shows   Sneak Preview of Teach Like Your Hair's on Fire Get advice on how to be a successful teacher and how to tranform your students' education from Rafe Esquith, a nationally recognized elementary-school teacher. Read excerpts from his book, and listen to his podcast about the book. Timely Topics   U.N. World Environment Day (June 5) World Oceans Day (June 8) Little League Baseball Week (June 11-16) Anne Frank's Birthday (June 12, 1929) Flag Day (June 14) Father's Day (June 17) M.C. Escher's Birthday (June 17, 1898) Sally Ride Becomes First Woman on Space Shuttle (June 18, 1983) Summer Begins (June 21) Canada Day (July 1) Civil Rights Act of 1964 (July 2, 1964) Independence Day (July 4) First Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence (July 8, 1776) Puzzle Day (July 13) National Ice Cream Day (July 18) First Moon Landing (July 20, 1969) Parents Day (July 22) Amelia Earhart's Birthday (July 24, 1897) Beatrix Potter's Birthday (July 28, 1866) J.K. Rowling's Birthday (July 31, 1965) More June Events More July Events