Archive | Subscribe | Newsletter Center October 2004 Open the world to your students! Educational tours give you and your students firsthand insight into everything from the French Revolution to the ecosystem of the Costa Rican rainforest. Organize a tour with Explorica Educational Travel, and you can take off for Paris, Madrid, Sydney, Costa Rica, New York City, or dozens of other destinations. They make it easy, accessible, and affordable for all. With Explorica, you'll get high-quality tours, interactive online planning, and low prices with no hidden costs. Plus, if you enroll just six students on your tour (ten for tours to the U.S. or Canada), you travel for free! Comments? Ideas? Contact us today. Sue Ritchie TeacherVision® Editor IN THIS ISSUE Report Card Comments and Phrases Speed up the report-card process with these suggested comments and phrases. They can be used as is, or adapted for any grade and subject. Assessment Find ideas for assessment strategies, modifications, and how to enhance your existing methods. Portfolios Use portfolios as an authentic assessment tool in your classroom. GREAT DEALS New Teacher Resource Library This three-book set provides every new teacher with important resources necessary for the first years of teaching. Included in the set are: Your First Year of Teaching and Beyond, Celebrate the Day, and What Every Teacher Should Know About Classroom Management. Buy these now and save $38! NOVEMBER THEMES Veterans Day Our cross-curricular printables and lessons will help students learn about the contributions veterans have made to this country. National Children's Book Week For the week starting November 15, spend a little extra time bringing books to life in your classroom. Thanksgiving Explore the rich historic and cultural aspects of this American holiday with these resources. Plus, we've added new Thanksgiving printables: Pilgrim Hat Math Cornucopia Squanto and the Great Debate Thanksgiving Questions National American Indian Heritage Month Offer your students the opportunity to learn about Native American life and culture this November. Take a look at some of our helpful printables: Eastern Woodlands Indians Make Your Own Totem Pole Native American Picture Writing American Indian Reservations Map Hanukkah Explore the rich traditions and history of Hanukkah with your students. Elections Use the weeks before the Presidential Election to teach your students about the electoral process, U.S. presidential history, and democracy. Plus, enroll for the Mock Election by October 28, 2004, and give your students the opportunity to cast their votes!

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