Big Bang! Teacher Guide
Grade Levels: 2 - 7
Excerpted from
Carolyn Cinami DeCristofano
Billions of years ago, everything in the universe was crunched up into a tiny speck that was smaller than the period at the end of this sentence. How did this little speck become the universe we know today? Playful, alliterative verse and clear prose tell the story of the universe's journey from speck to spectacular in Big Bang! Bold illustrations help uncover the secrets of the cosmos. The sky will never look the same again.
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Comets and the Solar System
The European Space Agency successfully landed a probe (nicknamed "Philae") on the surface of a comet over 300 million miles from Earth! As scientists uncover the mysteries of Comet 67P, teach your students about the makeup, structure, and appearance of comets. Then, explore the rest of our wondrous Solar System.
Handwashing Awareness
Kids are especially susceptible to contracting and spreading viruses during the winter months. Prevention starts with proper handwashing. Show students how to keep germs away.
Poptropica Teaching Guides
Poptropica is one of the Internet's most popular sites for kids—and now it's available as an app for the iPad! It's not just a place to play games; each of the islands featured on the site provides a learning opportunity. Check out our teaching guides to four of Poptropica's islands: 24 Carrot Island, Time Tangled Island, Mystery Train Island, and Mythology Island.
January Calendar of Events
January is full events that you can incorporate into your standard curriculum. Our Educators' Calendar outlines activities for each event, including: New Year's Day (1/1), Science Fiction Day (1/2), Inventor Louis Braille's Birthday (12/16), Winter Solstice (1/4), World Religion Day (1/18), Martin Luther King Day (1/19), No Name-Calling Week (1/19-23), Handwriting Day (1/23), Compliment Day (1/24), and Puzzle Day (1/29).
Plus, celebrate Thank-You Month all January long!
Common Core Lessons & Resources
Has your school district adopted the Common Core? Work these standards into your curriculum with our reading, writing, speaking, social studies, and math lessons and activities. Each piece of content incorporates the Common Core State Standards into the activity or lesson.
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Teaching with Comics
Reach reluctant readers and English-language learners with comics! Our original teaching guide to the Galactic Hot Dogs comic series, as found on Funbrain.com, will take students on a cosmic adventure while engaging their creative minds. Plus, find even more activities for teaching with comics, featuring many other classic stores.
Discounts for Teachers
Start 2015 with cash in your pocket! We have some great ways to save money on the supplies that keep your classroom running: Money-Saving Tips for Teachers and Free & Cheap Rewards for Students. Plus, check out our Discounts for Teachers so you can save on clothing, books, crafts and fabric, travel, and more!
