Last Updated on Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at 10:16 AM
January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars, and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day. It is, on average, the coldest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere and the warmest month of the year within most of the Southern Hemisphere.
January is: National Blood Donor Month, Financial Wellness Month, Poison Prevention Awareness Month, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Also: National Thank Your Customers Week (Jan. 5-9), Women's Self Empowerment Week (Jan. 5-11), Hunt For Happiness Week (Jan. 18-24).
New Year's Day (Jan. 1), National Personal Trainer Awareness Day (Jan. 2), Customer Service Day (Jan. 17), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 19), Chinese New Year (Jan. 26).
On this date: Samuel Morse demonstrates the telegraph (Jan. 6, 1838); Astronomer Galileo Galilei discovers four of Jupiter’s moons (Jan. 7, 1610); American League baseball adopts the designated hitter rule (Jan. 11, 1973); The Miami Dolphins defeat the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII becoming first undefeated team in NFL history (Jan. 14, 1973); The Pentagon opens (Jan. 15, 1943); U.S. Supreme court rules that taping on home VCRs does not violate copyright laws (Jan. 17, 1984); Edward Jenner introduces the smallpox vaccine, which eventually leads to wiping out this deadly disease (Jan. 21, 1799); First Kiwanis club formed in Detroit (Jan. 21, 1915); Deadliest earthquake in history strikes Shansi, China, killing 830,000 people (Jan. 23, 1556); First Emmy awards given out (Jan. 25, 1949); dental drill patented (Jan. 26, 1875) Russians liberate Auschwitz in WWII (Jan. 27, 1945); Space shuttle Challenger explodes, killing all on board, including school teacher Christa McAuliffe (Jan. 28, 1986); Tet New Year offensive launched by Viet Cong guerillas in Vietnam (Jan. 30, 1968).
Conferences and Professional Development Opportunities
Kentucky Association of School Councils
KASC is offering regional professional development sessions equipping educators to return to their schools and offer the PD there for no additional cost (all materials included). Open-Response is offered Feb. 4 in Bullitt County and Feb. 10 in London. Continuous (formative) Assessment PD sessions are scheduled for Feb. 9 in Bowling Green and Feb. 12 in Lexington. Register with Karen Thornton, training@kasc.net, or call (859) 238-2188.
StageLab winter drama professional development
StageLab is hosting a six-hour workshop, Jan. 19, in Louisville that provides an overview of Literary Elements, Performance Elements, Production Elements and Social Studies Connections. Classroom resources, activities and units of study to enhance your curriculum are available. This is designed for teachers and media specialists who are relatively new to teaching drama or an arts and humanities class in their school; also relevant for arts specialists and teachers certified in another art form who find themselves teaching drama units. For more information, call (502) 741-8392.
12th annual CMP Users' conference
The Connected Mathematics Project (CMP) Users’ conference is set for Feb. 20-21 at Michigan State University. This is for teachers, leaders, coaches and administrators to discuss more effective ways to develop deeper mathematical understanding and reasoning for all students. In particular, there are several sessions on differentiated learning, special needs students, effective planning, assessment and grading, strategies for developing deeper mathematical understanding and skillful use of mathematics.
How useful are parent notification systems?
New systems are cultivating parental involvement by sending home daily reports on students' behavior, attendance and performance. During this free, virtual round table seminar, scheduled for Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. ET, participants will hear from two districts that have seen how useful parent notification systems really are and would like to share their success secrets with your district.
This interactive 90-minute professional development e-workshop provides activities and tips for engaging students, as well as a follow-up session to discuss the impact of the activities on student learning. These two-part e-workshops include three hours of standards-based content that you can immediately apply in your classroom. Signup is due Jan. 19 for the initial session “What Does it Mean to be Ready for Algebra?” on Jan. 26. The follow-up session is set for March 16.
The Frontier experience in the American Midwest
A five-week National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Seminar for K-12 teachers will be hosted by Illinois College and focus on the "The Frontier experience in the American Midwest: Greater Illinois to 1860." The Summer Seminar will run from June 28 to Aug. 1 and will feature a number of off-campus trips, including one to the "French Country" of Illinois and Missouri. Only 15 K-12 teachers from across the country will be chosen for this opportunity. Each person chosen will receive a stipend of $3,800.
Geoscience-Teachers-in-the-Parks internship
Mammoth Cave National Park is accepting applications for four Geoscience-Teachers-in-the-Parks Internship positions for summer 2009. Participating teachers will gain hands-on experience working with Park Service personnel on research and education projects within the park. Each intern will provide 200 hours of service and give two public presentations on his or her experience with the program. In return, the intern will receive a $1,500 stipend plus $500 to be used for continuing education. Application deadline is Feb. 14, 2009. Applications and inquiries should go to Cheryl Messenger at (270) 758-2441 or (270) 758-2382, fax.
Fossil Finders program
Cornell University is in the process of piloting an inquiry-based science partnership and curriculum funded by the National Science Foundation called Fossil Finders. In two years, the curriculum will be available online nationwide. This summer, Cornell will be running a professional development workshop for grade 5-9 teachers in Ithaca, N.Y., from Aug. 9-14. Teachers admitted into the program will earn an honorarium, a digital camera, the use of a laptop for two years and the opportunity to pilot an innovative science curriculum in their classrooms. Applications are due by March 2, and may be sent to Daniel Capps or Barbara Crawford.
Reading Recovery and K-6 Classroom Literacy
The National Reading Recovery and K-6 Classroom Literacy Conference is set for Feb. 7-10. This professional learning community offers 150 sessions focusing on all aspects of K-6 literacy for reading specialists, teachers, literacy coaches, reading and curriculum specialists, school administrators, librarians, and pre-service teachers at the Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. For more information, call (614) 310-7323.
Kentucky Reading Project
Applications for the Kentucky Reading Project (KRP), a professional development opportunity in reading instruction for K-5 teachers, is available from school principals and professional development coordinators. KRP is designed to improve student achievement and emphasize family involvement in literacy. The two-week summer institutes take place in June and July of 2009 at each of the eight state universities. There also will be a KRP offered in southeastern Kentucky at a location to be determined. Applications must be received by Feb. 20. For more information, contact Cary Pappas.
NCTM’s winter e-Workshop series
These interactive 90-minute professional development e-Workshops for Pre-K-5 teachers provide activities and tips for engaging students, as well as a follow-up session to discuss the impact of the activities on student learning. The two-part e-Workshops include three hours of standards-based content that can be immediately applied in a classroom.
2009 Gilder Lehrman Summer Seminars applications
The Gilder Lehrman Institute has announced its 2009 Summer Seminar schedule. There are 40 seminars available this year. Some of the many sessions available include:
· David Armitage, The International Impact of the Declaration of Independence
· Anthony Badger, The Civil Rights Movement
· Nancy Cott, Twentieth Century Women's Rights Movements
· John Demos, Everyday Life in Early America
· Michael Kazin and Michael Flamm, The Sixties in Historical Perspective
· Steven Mintz, Teaching Digital History
ACEI annual conference
The Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI) invites classroom teachers, administrators, principals, school board members, teacher educators, college students, child care personnel, parents and other caregivers to attend its Annual International Conference and Exhibition, “Children at the Crossroads: Educating All to Move Forward,” March 18-21, 2009, in Chicago. Conference highlights include more than 225 workshops, research presentations and panel discussions led by renowned experts in the fields of early and middle childhood education. For more information, call (800) 423-3563 or click here.
Drop out prevention funding
The KDE Dropout Prevention Branch is providing funding to offer the e-Learning Kentucky online PD Course “Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence & Child Abuse: Awareness and Intervention” for a reduced fee of $25. Registration is open for this high-quality, facilitated and interactive online PD course on a first-come, first-served basis.
Check the KDE Professional Development Bulletin Board for additional opportunities.
Educators Wanted, Call for Proposals and Presenters
Davidson Institute seeks achievers
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is seeking 2009 Davidson Fellows, an honor accompanied by a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship in recognition of a significant piece of work in science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy or “Outside the Box.” Applicants can’t turn 18 before Oct. 1. Application deadline is March 4. Applicants must submit an original piece of work recognized by experts in the field as significant, and it must have the potential to make a positive contribution to society.
KET online resource evaluators needed
Kentucky Educational Television is looking for middle school math teachers to help evaluate new online classroom resources for Kentucky schools. KET will hold two focus groups of six teachers each at the KET Network Center in Lexington on Jan. 12 and 13. Each teacher who participates will receive dinner, an honorarium and a chance to use the new resources in his or her classroom. Participants from outside Fayette County also will receive mileage reimbursement. For more information, contact Darlene Carl.
Kentucky Reading Association
Organizers of the Kentucky Reading Association’s annual fall conference is calling for presenters for its event, titled “Reading Leads to Proficiency.” The conference will be held in Louisville, on Sept. 17-19, 2009. Conference proposal forms are due by May 31 and must be mailed to: James Phillips, Conference Chairperson, Hardin County Schools, 65 W. A. Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. For more information, contact Phillips at (270) 769-8853 or click here.
Mathematics education at EKU
Eastern Kentucky University will begin two cohorts in Mathematics Education in the spring. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Thomas. For the middle grades option, click here. For the secondary grades option, click here.
Davidson Institute seeks achievers
The Davidson Institute for Talent Development is seeking 2009 Davidson Fellows, an honor accompanied by a $50,000, $25,000 or $10,000 scholarship in recognition of a significant piece of work in science, technology, mathematics, music, literature, philosophy or “Outside the Box.” Applicants can’t turn 18 before Oct. 1, 2009. Application deadline is March 4, 2009.
Mathematics teachers needed for study
Kentucky mathematics teachers in grades 5-7 can earn $200 for participating in a federally funded research study for LessonLab, a Pearson Education company. Teachers will need to allow LessonLab to videotape one fraction lesson on either ratios/proportions or variables/expression/equations. For more information, contact Frank Sotelo at (310) 664-2347.
Grants, awards and contests
GREAT grant applications
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs' Bureau of Justice Assistance, is seeking applications for funding under the Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) Program. This program furthers the department’s mission by assisting state, local and tribal gang prevention efforts. Registration with Grants.gov is required prior to application submission. All applications are due by 8 p.m. ET Jan. 22. For more information, contact the GREAT Team at (202) 616–6500 or (866) 859–2687. For technical assistance with submitting the application, call the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at (800) 518–4726 or e-mail mailto:support@grants.gov.
Increasing girls’ interest in science and technology
The Kentucky Girls STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Collaborative, a statewide initiative to encourage girls to pursue careers in STEM is offering mini-grants up to $1,000. Teachers, community groups and other organizations committed to collaborating, informing and motivating girls are encouraged to apply. Projects for consideration may vary from a one-day event with a single classroom or Girl Scout troop partnering with a professional organization, corporation or college exploring STEM careers to an extended project of monthly meetings or a summer camp. Applications for mini-grants are being accepted from through January 31.
C-SPAN StudentCam competition
C-SPAN StudentCam is an annual documentary competition that encourages students to think seriously about issues that affect our communities and our nation. StudentCam is open to all middle and high school students in the U.S. as individuals or teams of students. Teams are limited to three students. Videos must be the original work of students; however, teachers may provide guidance and critiques. This Year's StudentCam Topic is a message to the new President: “What is the most urgent issue for the new president to address after taking office and why?” Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on Inauguration Day, Jan. 20.
Call for papers
The 47th annual Kentucky Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (KJSHS) is inviting papers to be considered for the 2009 competition. The KJSHS regional symposium is for grade 9-12 students enrolled in public, private or home schools who have completed an original research investigation in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics. Entry deadline is Jan. 20. The top 15 to 20 writers are selected to make oral presentations at the symposium, February 16, in Louisville. The top three winners are awarded small college scholarships. For more information, contact Dr. Andrew Kemp. Also consult the national JSHS Web site, www.jshs.org. for rules, restrictions and additional resources.
Kentucky Geographic Alliance
The Kentucky Geographic Alliance is offering eight $500 grants for classroom teachers. The purpose of the grant is to promote geography education in schools and to enhance geographic literacy of students. Teachers who have been through professional development training related to environmental education or geography may apply for this grant. Deadline is Feb. 20. For more information, contact Kay Gandy at kay.gandy@wku.edu.
‘I am Kentucky Proud’
Kentucky school children can show why “I Am Kentucky Proud” in the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Poster and Essay Contest. Students in K-8 may enter a poster, an essay or both. Statewide winners in each grade will win a $100 savings bond and be honored March 10 in Frankfort. Mail entries to Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Poster and Essay Contest, 100 Fair Oaks Lane, 5th Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601. Entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 13. For more information, contact Elizabeth McNulty at (502) 564-4983.
Stock Market contests
Teachers trying to understand what's going on with the stock market, the credit crunch and the economy can gain understanding and teach students by taking part in the “Stock Market Game” or “Take Stock in Kentucky.” Teachers can apply for free teams, so there is little or no cost, or they can attend a workshop or webinar to see what this Internet simulation and program is all about. Spring Registration deadline is Feb. 28 for the contests. Winter contest dates begin Jan. 12, for the Stock Market Game and Feb. 09, for Take Stock in Kentucky.
Photo, essay contest
To celebrate May as Historic Preservation Month, the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office and Preservation Kentucky, Inc. partner to offer the Photo-Essay Contest for students grades K-12. The top three essays in elementary, middle and high school categories are recognized at an awards ceremony in May. Winners receive cash prizes with first place receiving $200. The school submitting the greatest number of contest entries also receives a cash award. Entries must be postmarked by March 16.
Young entrepreneur scholarships
The McKelvey Foundation will award $40,000 scholarships to young entrepreneurs nationwide who have started their own businesses. Each scholar will be awarded up to $10,000 per year to attend any four-year college within the U.S. Winners of the Entrepreneurial Scholarships will enjoy being part of a larger entrepreneurial networking community and will be given the opportunity to meet with other scholars during a summer e-Venture program. Applications are due by Jan. 25.
Brain Bee for high school students
The second annual Kentucky Brain Bee will be Feb. 7, in Morehead. Application deadline is Jan. 30. Any interested high school student can compete in the Brain Bee. For more information, contact Dr. Ilsun White.
KGA grants
The Kentucky Geographic Alliance is providing $500 grants to eight teachers. Teachers who have been through professional development training related to environmental education or geography may apply for this grant. The grant recipient is expected to present their grant work at the Kentucky Council for the Social Studies conference in 2009. Deadline to apply is Feb. 20. For more information, contact Kay Gandy.
Christopher Columbus Awards
In its 13th year, the Christopher Columbus Awards, a free program that challenges middle school students to explore opportunities for positive change in their communities, announces the program’s Call for Entries for this school year. Teams of up to four students and a coach identify a community issue and use the scientific process to solve it. Finalists win an all-expense paid trip to Walt Disney World where they will compete for gold medals and U.S. Savings Bonds. The deadline for receipt of entries is Feb. 9. For more information, contact Stephanie Hallman or call (800) 291-6020, ext. 3154.
National Academy of Engineering
The National Academy of Engineering is sponsoring an engineering essay contest on the EngineerGirl Web site for students. This year’s theme, “Imagine That! Engineering Innovation,” has been posted for students in grades 3-12 who can compete for cash prizes. The deadline is March 1.
National Engineers competition
The National Engineers Week Future City competition aims to stir interest in science, technology, mathematics and engineering among young people. Students work in teams under the guidance of a teacher and a volunteer engineer mentor to design and build a city of tomorrow. They must also conduct research for an essay centering on ways to improve water use by creating a home system that minimizes the use of municipal or externally supplied water for its daily requirements. The competition will be held at the University of Kentucky on Jan. 24.
National Underground Railroad
This contest invites students to write an essay of not more than 2,000 words (supplemented with a bibliography) conveying what lessons they believe emerge from the history of the Underground Railroad and the movement that resulted in the abolishment of slavery in the United States that can help guide the abolition of contemporary forms of slavery that exist in today's world. Entries may be submitted as either Microsoft Word or PDF documents or both. All entries must be received by March 15, and can be e-mailed to Bob Nasson. Applicants must type "NURFC" in the subject line.
Siemens Web challenge
Through March 15, middle school students can go green and team up for the Siemens “We Can Change the World Challenge,” the first and only national K-12 sustainability education initiative aligned to education standards. The challenge is entirely Web-based and provides a robust collection of resources for students and teachers from interactive labs to lesson plans.
Grants for ‘Mary Goes To School’
In an effort to reach more children, the Mary Todd Lincoln House is taking Mary on the road through an educational program, “Mary Goes to School.” The program brings first-person interpretation directly to 4th- and 5th-graders across Kentucky. Grants are available to fund visits to any school in Kentucky. For more information visit the "Educational" section at www.mtlhouse.org/educational.html or e-mail mtlhouse@alltel.net.
DNA Day Essay
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is sponsoring the fourth annual DNA Day Essay Contest, open to grades 9-12. Winning students will receive cash prizes and teachers of first-place winners will receive a $2,000 grant for laboratory genetics equipment. The deadline to enter is March 16. For more information, contact Angie Wong at (301) 634-7326.
Stock Market game
Learn how to teach mathematics, social studies and practical living content while incorporating writing, decision-making, cooperative learning and technology applications using the Stock Market Game Internet simulation. Through funding from Hilliard Lyons, the Kentucky Council on Economic Education (KCEE) is offering grants to help cover team fees if school funding is an issue. Click here to complete the application form. For more information, contact Susan Sandage.
Siemens, Discovery Education and the National Science Teachers Association will host the first of its kind national K-12 student sustainability competition this fall for students in grades 6-8. The Siemens “We Can Change the World Challenge” will provide students and teachers with the tools and resources to inspire innovative thinking about sustainability issues, and engage them in developing actionable solutions for a greener world.
Educational Opportunities
Lincoln educational offerings
The Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission is announcing the following educational offerings for students and teachers:
· National Teach-In on Lincoln: Save the Date, Feb. 12
· Lincoln Legacy Schools recognition certificates
· Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission online teacher resources
· Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission posters
· National History Day Lincoln Teacher sourcebook
· Now available for teachers and media specialists, Abraham Lincoln: Unfinished Legacy. This collection of articles and classroom resources features a forward by James McPherson and the lead article by ALBC Co-Chairman Harold Holzer-plus more. Abraham Lincoln: An Unfinished Legacy is available online at www.nhd.org, or for a print copy, contact Ann Claunch at ann@nhd.org.
For more information on “Give a Lincoln for Lincoln” campaign, visit here.
NASA videoconferencing
NASA's Digital Learning Network presents a series of videoconferences to assist educators in staying current on NASA education resources and related products.
During the videoconferences, participants will be able to submit questions to the presenter that will be addressed during the presentation. For more information about NASA, click here or contact Caryn Long.
The following topics will be covered from 4-5 p.m. each date:
· STS-119, Jan. 28
· Chemistry: What Is Your Cosmic Connection to the Elements?, Feb. 25
· Kepler Mission, March 25
· Meteorology: An Educators Resource Guide for Inquiry-Based Learning, April 29
· NASA Explores Virtual Worlds, May 27
Starlab portable planetarium
Eastern Kentucky University’s Hummel Planetarium has a new astronomy outreach program for schools, bringing a Starlab portable planetarium to schools in its 22-county service region. Part of the lessons are done outside the Starlab with students actively participating to learn the size and scale of the solar system or the motions of the earth and moon. Students can enter the Starlab planetarium and learn about stars and constellations. These lessons are currently designed for grades 3-5 with lessons set up for other grades coming at a later date.
Commonwealth Connection for 2008-09
Kentucky local, state and federal employees and retirees can take advantage of the Kentucky State Parks’ Commonwealth Connection program, which offers reduced rates on lodge rooms and cottages. Rates are good through March 31. Visit www.parks.ky.gov or call (800) 255-7275 to be transferred to the park of your choice. Be sure to mention the “Commonwealth Connection” to receive the special rate. Proof of government employment or past service may be required at check-in.
Kentucky Junior Historical Society
The Kentucky Junior Historical Society (KJHS) is an outreach program that encourages students to appreciate and understand the people, places and events that make Kentucky unique. Through research projects, historic site visits, living-history presentations and other related activities, students gain valuable skills while helping to preserve and promote Kentucky’s heritage. KJHS is designed to enhance curriculum by giving students the opportunity to connect with historical and cultural resources. For more information about KJHS, contact Laura Hiniker.
Louisville Orchestra concerts
Teachers are invited to bring students to several upcoming Louisville Orchestra concerts:
· Martin Luther King Day Concert - Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
· Lincoln Bicentennial Concert – Feb. 12-13, 10:30 and noon. The Jefferson County Public Schools All-County Symphonic Orchestra is one of several participants in the performances.
Prices for each concert range from $4-7 per student. For more information, contact Education Coordinator Matthew Baber at (502) 585-9430.
Toyota Environmental Education Center Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. (TMMK) invites people to visit the Toyota Environmental Education Center Nature Trail for an outdoor environmental education experience. Be sure to check out the KERA-aligned curriculum for grades 4-12, which makes relevant connections to the environment through hands-on learning.
College tour to visit 10 schools
Thoroughbred College Tours, LLC. is offering the Spring 2009 College Tour for high school seniors, juniors and sophomores, March 29 through April 3. The college tour trip including stops in Tallahassee, Fla., Atlanta, Nashville and Frankfort. In all, 10 colleges will be visited. The cost is $600 per student. Meals, transportation, guided campus tours, sightseeing tours, and college and career workshops are included in the price. For more information, call (502) 386-6008 or e-mail thoroughbredcollegetours@yahoo.com.
Resources
Teacher releases lesson plan for new teachers
Michele Luck, a high school social studies teacher at Bryan Station High School (Fayette County), has written a plan for the new teacher. Her book, “A Lesson Plan for Teachers, New and Old,” is a practically written guide to help the new teacher, or even experienced ones, make a positive transition to success in the classroom. From tips on organization to working with parents to grading and including special education modifications, the book addresses the topics prevalent in the public schools today. The book also encourages the creation of a “high expectations” classroom, where students are challenged to learn and delve into a higher level of preparation. “A Lesson Plan for Teachers, New and Old” is available here or from the publisher, Lulu, here.
100 Web tools for elementary teachers
The Internet can be a scary place for elementary teachers. On one hand, teachers want to share the Internet as a wonderful tool with their students, but on the other, they worry about safety and helping them find the most useful resources without getting lost on the information superhighway. Because of this, a listing has been put together by smartteaching.org of some of the best sites for elementary teachers and students online, plus a few tools to help keep everything together.
'Johnny Money' game from NFIB
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Young Entrepreneur Foundation has recently unveiled a fun new online game called “Johnny Money.” The game is a free small business simulation that can be used in classrooms or by kids working on their own. It allows kids to set up an online business and make the day-to-day decisions that often face new entrepreneurs through a fun and exciting way to learn about the world of entrepreneurship.
Register Now for National EE Week
National Environmental Education Week (April 12-18, 2009) promotes understanding and protection of the natural world by actively engaging K-12 students and educators of all subjects in an inspired week of environmental learning and service before Earth Day. Register before Jan. 30, 2009, to receive a free copy of National Geographic Explorer magazine.
Kentucky Geological Survey publications
Two maps from the Kentucky Geological Survey have recently been published. These maps can serve as an educational resource and possibly for planning purposes (particularly the hazards map). For “Geologic Hazards in Kentucky” map, click here. For “Kentucky Terrain,” click here.
Free Lincoln Bicentennial classroom poster
Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth in February 2009 with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission’s free classroom poster. The front side, suitable for classroom display, is a portrait of Lincoln, while the reverse contains resources for educators, offering suggestions for incorporating Lincoln’s legacy into the classroom. To request this poster, call (202) 707-6998 or click here and click on “For Teachers.”
Lunar Nautics Instructional video
On Oct. 27, 2008, Education Curriculum Specialist Paula Rodney presented a 30-minute instructional Web cast highlighting many of the activities included in the Lunar Nautics Education Guide. This Web cast has been archived and is now available on demand. The Lunar Nautics Educator Guide has 40 activities geared toward students in grades 6-8.
Using Scrapbooks in Science educator guide