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June 2008, Vol. 1

	Dear Teacher, Father's Day is June 15 this year. Remind your students to show their fathers – or other guardians – how much they care about them with cards, activities, and homemade gifts. There are so many fields within the subject of science, you'll never run out of educational activities for your class to enjoy. From chemistry to plants to weather, we have plenty of materials to help you build a fascinating science lesson! Summer is finally here! Celebrate warm weather and school vacation with summer reading lists (encourage your students to take books outside!), summer-themed activities, and other fun ways to revel in the new season. World War I began on June 28, 1914. Commemorate this momentous event – said to mark the beginning of the new era in global history – by teaching your students about the impetus for war, the propaganda that followed, and other events that occurred in that time period. Summer break is the perfect time to further your education with professional development courses, but you don't need to go to school to find rich advice on improving your teaching. Our resources cover everything from building professional portfolios to managing classroom behavior. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURED THEMES Father's Day Learn the history of Father's Day (June 15) and celebrate dads! Father's Day Printable Book (K-3) Father's Day Card Father's Day Presents Your Heredity History of Father's Day Father's Day Word Fill-In Father's Day Brainstorming & Writing Father's Day Activities Father's Day Promise Coupon A Father's Day Card More Father's Day Resources Science Find hundreds of lessons, articles, printables, and graphic organizers for science classes of all grades. Popular Science Printables (K-2) Human Body Printable Book (K-3) Molecular and Ionic Solutions Gravity & Weight on Other Planets Science Graphic Organizers (Slideshow) Animal Report PowerPoint Presentation Popular Physics Resources Body Parts of an Ant Six Simple Machines Weather Printable Book (3-6) Popular Geology Activities Food Web Science Games & Puzzles Printable Book (K-4) Popular Chemistry Lessons Space Sciences Theme Weather Theme Insects Theme Animals Theme More Science Resources Summer Summer officially begins June 21. Get a head start on the season with these resources! Summer Reading Slideshow (K-2) Summer Reading Slideshow (3-5) Summer Reading Slideshow (6-8) Summer Reading Slideshow (9-12) Henry & Mudge Summer Splash Word Puzzles Ice Cream – Yummy! A Day at the Beach Making Sand Art Flag Day Theme A Summer Day Fact or Opinion Fourth of July Theme The Summer of Swans Summer Books I've Read Hidden Summer Vacation Favorite Summer Activities Slideshow Summer of My German Soldier More Summer Resources World War I World War I is often skipped over in U.S. History courses. Use these resources to help your students better understand the war and the way it changed the world. WWI Propaganda WWI: People, Places, and Events Writing Prompts & Literature Ideas: 1910's 1910's Overview The Lusitania The Russian Revolution Perspectives on War The History & Poetry of "In Flanders Fields" What Is War? The Roaring Twenties Secrets in the Wings The Story of Veterans Day More World War I Resources TEACHING TOOLS Professional Development Discover a wide range of professional development resources for educators, including advice from experts in the field. Cooperative Learning Teaching Strategies Teaching Strategies for Reading Teaching Strategies for Language Arts Math & Science Teaching Strategies Journaling Tips, Strategies, & Topics Fire in the Classroom: Teaching Advice Professional Portfolios for Teachers Characteristics of Effective Behavior Managers Dictionary of Educational Jargon Finding a Teaching Job Teaching Elementary Mathematics: Measurement Creating an Effective Physical Classroom Environment Advice from Veteran Teachers Adapt Lessons to Reach All Students Using Manipulatives Videos for Teaching Measurement More Professional Development Resources				Summer Math   Provide your students with these math handouts, which may inspire them to practice their arithmetic over the summer. Kindergarten Summer Math First Grade Summer Math Second Grade Summer Math Third Grade Summer Math Fourth Grade Summer Math Fifth Grade Summer Math Sixth Grade Summer Math More Summer Math   New Content   Here is just a sampling of the new content we've added to our site this month. Enjoy! Designing an Experiment Rubric Lesson Planner Portfolio Assessment Rubric Flowchart My Curious Uncle Dudley Activities Venn Diagram Thumbnail Sketch Web Page Planner Writing Activity Rubric Rational & Irrational Numbers The Eyebrow Story Literature Guide More New Content   End-of-the-Year Resources Conclude your school year with these end-of-the-year activities and teaching materials. Extension & Enrichment Activities Report Cards: Advice & Suggested Comments Funbrain to Go: Downloadable Games Portfolio Final Evaluation Portfolio Final Self-Evaluation Reading Carnival More End-of-the-Year Activities Awards & Certificates   Awards are a great way to show your students how much you appreciate their hard work. Many are customizable, allowing you to fill in the certificates before printing. Acts of Kindness Award Good Citizen Award Thank-You Certificate Perfect Attendance Award Hooray Certificates Double Diamond Award Certificate of Achievement Certificate of Outstanding Performance Star Performer Certificate Good News Notes Reading Award More Awards & Certificates   HIV/AIDS Awareness The first AIDS report was published June 5, 1981. Help your students understand this devastating but preventable disease with our HIV/AIDS Awareness resources. Timely Topics   Radio Patented (June 2, 1896) First U.S. Space Walk (June 3, 1965) D-Day (June 6, 1944) World Oceans Day (June 8) Anne Frank's Birthday (June 12, 1929) Flag Day (June 14) Father's Day (June 15) Summer Begins (June 21) Eric Carle's Birthday (June 25, 1929) Child Vision Awareness Month (June) National Safety Month (June) Battle of Gettysburg (July 1, 1863) Civil Rights Act of 1964 (July 2, 1964) Independence Day (July 4, 1776) First Public Reading of Declaration of Independence (July 8, 1776) Last Russian Czar Executed (July 16, 1918) First U.S. Women's Rights Convention Held (July 19, 1848) First Moon Landing (July 20, 1969) Emily Brontë's Birthday (July 30, 1818) J.K. Rowling's Birthday (July 31, 1965) Blueberries Month (July) National Recreation & Parks Month (July) More June Events More July Events