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September 2009, Vol. 2

	Dear Teachers, For this issue of Great Stuff for Teachers, we're presenting you with a different format. In the sections below, you'll find content organized by grade ranges: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. We hope this arrangement makes it easier for you to find the materials and resources you need! Love the new format? Hate it? Other comments? Let us know by emailing the editors! Two of the major holidays in October—Columbus Day and Halloween—are just around the corner. Find a sampling below of grade-targeted content on each holiday, including worksheets, lesson plans, and art projects, then visit TeacherVision.com to discover even more! Also in this issue: if you're planning teacher-parent conferences in the coming weeks, use our advice to make the meetings go as smoothly as possible! Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURES Grades K–2 Columbus Day is October 12, and Halloween is October 31. Columbus's Magic Sail Discovery! Halloween Patterns Halloween Printable Book Walk on the Witch Pin the Wart on the Witch Not-So-Scary Halloween Movies for Kids More K–2 Resources Grades 3–5 Find holiday-themed resources for your upper-elementary classroom. Columbus Day Word Search Pedro's Journal Literature Guide: A Journey with Columbus The Discovery of America Chart Columbus's Voyages Halloween Printable Book Halloween Traditions Halloween Word Game Wilma Witch's Party More 3–5 Resources Grades 6–8 Cross-curricular holiday-themed materials for middle-school students. Columbus's First Voyage to the New World Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day Gross Recipes for Halloween Classic Tales of Horror Creating Halloween Word Problems Open-Ended Spooky Stories More 6–8 Resources Grades 9–12 Critical thinking activities with a holiday focus, perfect for the secondary classroom. Just Where Was Columbus? Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Discussion Guide Guide to Selected Horror Stories of Stephen King Full Text of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" Performing "The Black Cat" More 9–12 Resources TEACHING TOOLS Teacher-Parent Conferences This collection of advice and handouts will help make your conferences a success. Parent-Teacher Conferences: Before, During, and After Teacher-Parent Collaboration Ideas Tips for a Successful Parent-Teacher Conference Advice for Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Communication Advice Parent-Teacher Conferences: Five Important Questions More Parent-Teacher Conference Resources				Recently Added   Check out our latest additions to the site. Learning About Telescopes Build Your Own Volcano Resources about Mexico Capitals of the World Quiz Rivers and Lakes of the World Quiz Chancey Discussion Guide Plant Secrets Activities Romeo & Juliet Language Quiz A Certain Strain of Peculiar Discussion Guide More New Content   Simon & Schuster for Educators   Announcing the new SimonandSchuster.net–especially for educators and librarians! The new website features teaching and reading-group guides, author essays and interviews, a state award map, book videos, themed book collections, and monthly giveaways.   World Space Week   October 4–10 is World Space Week. Study the planets of the solar system, the work of astronauts, the magic of gravity, and more! Star Chart Autumn Sky Constellation Activities Solar System Trading Cards The Life Cycle of a Star How Does a Reflecting Telescope Work? An Author's Tribute to the Mercury 13 Women More Space Resources   National Metric Week   October 4–10 is also National Metric Week. The Power of the Metric System Metric Conversions Metric Units of Capacity Body Measurement More Metric Resources   Timely Topics   Find a holiday or event to celebrate every day of the year! Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10) Leif Ericson Day (October 9) Columbus Day (October 12) Dictionary Day (October 16) Chemistry Week (October 18-24) Make a Difference Day (October 24) Halloween (October 31) Computer Learning Month (October) Family Health Month (October) Learning Disabilities Month (October) More October Events