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October 2009, Vol. 2

	Dear Teachers, Two very different and very important holidays are celebrated in November: Veterans Day (Nov. 11) and Thanksgiving (Nov. 26). Veterans Day is the ideal time to discuss war and its repercussions with students. Use the holiday to introduce a discussion about the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Explore the rich historical and cultural aspects of Thanksgiving with art projects, writing prompts, math worksheets, and history lessons. Finally, are you looking for ways to better engage your students now that they are comfortable with your classroom routines? Our teaching method resources will help you strengthen your instruction; review the concepts of Bloom's Taxonomy, cooperative learning, learner-centered teaching, and more! Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURES Grades K–2 Veterans Day and Thanksgiving art activities and games Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Coloring Page The Story of Veterans Day Thanksgiving Printables 3-D Turkey Harvest Bingo Pilgrim Hat Math More K–2 Resources Grades 3–5 Veterans Day references and literature connections, plus Thanksgiving fun What Is Veterans Day? The Wall Discussion Guide Favorite Thanksgiving Activities The First Thanksgiving Mini-Book A Thanksgiving Feast Magazine Turkey More 3–5 Resources Grades 6–8 Engaging materials for celebrating the November holidays Veterans Day/Remembrance Day "Marines' Hymn" Copycat Music Activity Thanksgiving Throughout History Thanksgiving Turkey at the White House Your Favorite Foods at Thanksgiving Pilgrims: Teacher Resources More 6–8 Resources Grades 9–12 A deeper look at Veterans Day and Thanksgiving The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields" Vietnam War Student Project War Is... Thanksgiving: Multiple Perspectives Organize a Thanksgiving Food Drive Of Plymouth Plantation by William Bradford More 9–12 Resources TEACHING TOOLS Teaching Methods Vary your methods of teaching with these resources. Learner-Centered vs. Curriculum-Centered Teachers: Which Type Are You? Standards for Good Teaching Lesson Methodologies Levels of Questions in Bloom's Taxonomy Teaching Strategies for Reading More Assessment Resources				America Recycles Day   America Recycles Day is November 15. Celebrate accordingly! Let's Recycle! (Gr. K) Daily Writing Activities: Recycle It! (3-5) Recycled Art Projects (K-6) Recycling Study Guide (4-12) Reusing & Recycling Reduces Waste (K-12) More Popular Recycling Resources   Author Videos   Videos of author interviews are a great multimedia addition to your literature lessons. Interview with The Magician's Elephant Author Kate DiCamillo Mal Peet on the Writing Process Authors Out Loud: Megan McDonald Cecil Castellucci on The Queen of Cool More Videos   Recent Additions   Check out our newest content! Planet Saturn Earth Scientists Word Puzzle Open Studios with Illustrator Matt Tavares Sticky Burr Theme Song Romeo & Juliet Extension Activities More New Content   Timely Topics   Find an event or holiday to celebrate every day of the year. Day of the Dead (November 1) Veterans Day (November 11) Geography Awareness Week (November 15–21) Games & Puzzles Week (November 22–28) Thanksgiving (November 26) American Indian Heritage Month (November) Aviation History Month (November) More November Events