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October 2009, Vol. 1

Boy in fireman costume Dear Teachers,

October is Fire Prevention Month. Teach young students about the dangers of fires and how to prevent them. Our worksheets include escape plans, information on the fire department, and other safety materials.

Observe National Chemistry Week this October 18–24. Explore basic and advanced chemistry with middle- and high-school students using our transparencies, lesson plans, experiments, and more!

October 31 is almost here…Happy Halloween! Put together some spooky fun for this holiday, a student favorite, with our Halloween-themed games and lessons.

And finally, do you have any comments about the new format of the newsletter? Write the editors!

Best Wishes,
The Editors of TeacherVision.com

ThemesFEATURES

Grades K–2
Review fire prevention with your students, plus plan Halloween parties with these resources.
An Important Message About Fire Prevention
Fire Chief's Helmet
Fire Engine & Police Car Puzzle
Pumpkins Coloring Page
Pumpkin Count
Find the Pumpkins
More K–2 Resources

Grades 3–5
Find tips for preventing fires and Halloween-themed resources.
Fire Readiness & Safety
Fire Department Word Search
Escape Plan
Halloween Rhyming Game
Halloween Safety Tips
Pumpkin Mask
More 3–5 Resources

Grades 6–8
Focus your science lessons on chemistry this month. Plus, treat students with a few fun Halloween activities.
What Is the pH Scale?
Bonds & Compounds
Investigate Activity: Investigating Solutions
Halloween People, Places, and Things
Creating Halloween Word Problems
More 6–8 Resources

Grades 9–12
Increase student knowledge of chemistry with our in-depth lessons and worksheets.
Chemistry Transparencies & Visuals
Chemistry of Cooking
Electronic Cereal: A Chemistry Experiment
Frankenstein Literature Guide
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Series Discussion
Guide

More 9–12 Resources

Classroom ManagementTEACHING TOOLS

Assessment
Try our evaluations, portfolios, progress reports, and other resources to expand your methods of assessment.
Assessment vs. Evaluation
Types of Assessment Accommodation
Portfolios
Student Progress Reports
Running Records
Student Self-Assessment
Group Learning Self-Evaluation
More Assessment Resources

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TeacherVision® and DK have teamed up to offer you DK's widely recognized photographs as downloadable clip art. Find images for the human body, space, holidays, ancient Rome, and a variety of other subjects. Enjoy using this clip art for school projects, reports, transparencies, cards, and more!

 

Endgame on PBS
 

Endgame, a political thriller about the end of apartheid in South Africa, premieres on Masterpiece on Sun., Oct. 25. For innovative ideas on how to use the film in your classroom – whether you teach English, history, civics, conflict resolution, or media studies – check out "Curriculum Connections" at PBS.org. For more about Masterpiece and upcoming programs, visit pbs.org/masterpiece.

 

Timely Topics
 

Find a holiday or event to celebrate every day of the year! Dictionary Day
(October 16)

Black Poetry Day
(October 17)

Make a Difference Day
(October 24)

Computer Learning Month
(October)

Diversity Awareness Month
(October)

Learning Disabilities Month
(October)

More October Events
November Events

 

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February Calendar of Events
The month of February is full of holidays and events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each one, including School Counseling Week (2/6-10), Valentine's Day (2/14), Susan B. Anthony Day (2/15), Presidents' Day (2/20), Mardi Gras (2/21), Eating Disorders Awareness Week (2/26-3/3). Plus, celebrate Black History Month and Library Lovers' Month all February long!

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