Sticky Business:How to Teach the Concept of Entrepreneurship and Business with Duct Tape Grades (5-8) Price: $13.95 Sticky Business teaches the principles of business to students in grades 5-8 by using duct tape products such as wallets, coin purses, pen holders, cell phone covers, purses and many more. The book includes: teacher direction on how to implement the unit, steps to creating a business, duct tape product patterns and directions, and forms for a business plan, advertising, sales, parent letters and more. At the end of the unit, students collect a paycheck for their work, which is a life experience.
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Response to Intervention for the Gifted Child by Vowery Carlile & Cecilia Boswell Grades (Elementary - High School) Price: $21.95
Gifted/Talented learners struggle in a different way. They struggle against sameness, repetitive content and practice, and boredom as a result of learning that is inappropriate in strategy and content. This resource reviews the RTI process and explains how it applies to G/T learners. It is divided into 5 sections, including Best Practices for Differentiation, Research-Based Strategies, Classroom-Management Strategies for Differentiation, Products and Their Assessment, and Forms. Examples for elementary grades, middle school and high school are included with each strategy.
Ready to Research Series
Ready to Research...Dinosaurs Grades (K-2) Price: $14.95
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success
Ready to Research...Weather Grades (K-2) Price: $14.95
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Animals Grades (K-3) Price: $14.95
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Our Solar System Grades (1-3) Price: $14.95
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Famous People Grades (2-4) Price: $14.95
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research...Ancient Civilizations Grades (5-8) Price: $14.95
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Ready to Research Set (6 Books) Price: $80.00
This series is designed to encourage youngsters to work independently and to teach them the process of research. The books take them step by step through the research process: using sources, citing sources, taking notes, organizing data, writing a paper, producing a product that reflects the research, and presenting the product orally. These skills are vital to their future success.
Included are Animals (Grades K-3), Famous People (Grades 2-4), Ancient Civilizations (Grades 5-8), Dinosaurs (Grades K-2), Weather (Grades K-2), and Our Solar System (Grades 1-3).
Creative Experiences in Mythology Series
Creative Experiences in Roman Mythology Grades (5-8) Price $17.95
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Creative Experiences in Egyptian Mythology Grades (5-8) Price: $17.95
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Creative Experiences in Greek Mythology Grades (5-8) Price: $17.95
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Creative Experiences in Mythology Set (3 Books) Grades (5-8) Price: $50.00
Each resource presents 10 myths. Following each myth are vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, higher-level thinking questions, and creative-writing activities. Each unit of study culminates with a Research Project.
Included are: Greek Mythology, Roman Mythology and Egyptian Mythology
A Creative Look at Early American History Series
A Creative Look at Famous Explorers Grades (3-5) Price: $17.95
Famous Explorers provides a brief biography about the lives and accomplishments of several explorers. The book provides several stories on the subject and each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book an optional research unit is provided.
A Creative Look at Native Americans Grades (3-5) Price: $17.95
Native Americans teaches students about the great diversity among early Americans. It provides stories about several tribes, 2 from each region of the present-day United States. Each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book an optional research unit is provided.
A Creative Look at Early American History Set Grades (3-5) Price: $34.00
Native Americans teaches students about the great diversity among early Americans. It provides stories about several tribes, 2 from each region of the present-day United States.
Famous Explorers provides a brief biography about the lives and accomplishments of several explorers. Each story is followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of each book an optional research unit is provided.
Included are A Creative Look at: Native Americans and A Creative Look at Famous Explorers
Using Primary Literature to Encourage Creative Thinking and Writing Series
Using Children's Literature Grades (K-3) Price: $16.95
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. USING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE: The books used are The Sweet Touch, by Lorna Balian; Patrick’s Dinosaurs, by C. Carrick; Just Me and My Dad and There’s a Nightmare in My Closet by M. Mayer; Mousekin’s Golden House, by E. Miller; The Gigantic Balloon, by R. Park; A Giraffe and a Half, by S. Silverstein; Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by J. Viorst; Owl Moon, by J. Yolen; and Hey, Al, by A. Yorinks.
A Pot Full of Tales Grades (1-3) Price: $16.95
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. A Pot Full of Tales: The tales used are The Golden Goose, Such Is the Way of the World, The Bremen Town Musicians, Snow White and Rose Red, The Funny Little Woman, Stone Soup, Ming Lo Moves the Mountain, The Three Little Pigs, The Emperor’s New Clothes, and Caps for Sale.
Under the Fairy Tale Tree Grades (1-3) Price: $16.95
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. UNDER THE FAIRY TALE TREE: The fairy tales used are Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Red Riding Hood, The Princess and the Pea, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rumpelstiltskin, Cinderella, Jorinda and Joringel, Hansel and Gretel, and The Little Match Girl.
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. Multicultural Legends and Tales The books used are The Legend of the Bluebonnet, by T. De Paola, Arrow to the Sun, by G. McDermott; The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses, by G. Goble Strega Nona, by T. De Paola; Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters, by J. Steptoe, Anansi the Spider, by G. McDermott; Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People’s Ears, by V. Aardema; Lon Po Po, by E. Young; Once a Mouse, by M. Brown; and The Talking Eggs, by R. Sans Souci.
Monsters, Magic and Make Believe Grades (1-3) Price: $13.95
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters. Monsters, Magic and Make-Believe The books used are Where the Wild Things Are, The Popcorn Dragon, Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins, Princess Furball, Sylvester and the Magic Pebble, Magic Growing Powder, The Paper Bag Princess, Alexander & the Wind-up Mouse, The Snow Child, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
Children's Literature Set (5 Books) Price: $80.00
About the Using Primary Literature to Encourage Creative Thinking and Writing Series:
Beloved tales, including several Caldecott Medal winners, are the basis for activities to improve reading and writing skills and to encourage critical and creative thinking. There are a total of 40 literature units, 10 per book! Each unit begins with a series of discussion questions based upon Bloom’s Taxonomy. Following these questions are project ideas developed to encourage creative thinking and writing. Charming illustrations and stimulating activities motivate youngsters.
Included are Under The Fairy Tale Tree, Using Children's Literature, Monster's Magic and Make-Believe, Multicultural Legends & Tales and A Pot Full of Tales.
Creative Experiences in Science Series
Creative Experiences in Science...Insects Grades (3-5) Price: $17.95
These books are designed to teach youngsters to investigate science topics. Each book contains 10 to 12 stories, each followed by vocabulary activities, discussion questions, creative questions and follow-up activities. A fun research unit is presented as a culminating activity for each.
Creative Experiences in Science...Oceans Grades (3-5) Price: $17.95
These books are designed to teach youngsters to investigate science topics. Each book contains 10 to 12 stories, each followed by vocabulary activities, discussion questions, creative questions and follow-up activities. A fun research unit is presented as a culminating activity for each.
Creative Experiences in Science...Marine Life Grades (3-5) Price: $17.95
These books are designed to teach youngsters to investigate science topics. Each book contains 10 to 12 stories, each followed by vocabulary activities, discussion questions, creative questions and follow-up activities. A fun research unit is presented as a culminating activity for each.
Creative Experiences in Science...The Earth Grades (3-5) Price: $17.95
These books are designed to teach youngsters to investigate science topics. Each book contains 10 to 12 stories, each followed by vocabulary activities, discussion questions, creative questions and follow-up activities. A fun research unit is presented as a culminating activity for each.
Creative Experiences in Science Set (4 Books) Grades (3-5) Price: $65.00
These books are designed to teach youngsters to investigate science topics. Each book contains 10 to 12 stories, each followed by vocabulary activities, discussion questions, creative questions and follow-up activities. A fun research unit is presented as a culminating activity for each.
Included are Insects, Oceans, Marine Life and The Earth
Inventions & Business Series
Going Into Business Grades (3-5) Price: $15.95
What is business? How does one start a business? This book addresses these and other concepts, such as advertising techniques and writing a business plan. It also presents the stories of some famous inventions that were turned into productive businesses. Each story is followed by comprehension questions and fun follow-up activities. The resource culminates with a Create-a-Business Unit.
Inventors and Their Inventions Grades (3-5) Price: $15.95
This book provides ten different stories about inventors and their inventions, followed by discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. There are two culminating units: a research unit and an invention unit in which students use the invention process to create their own inventions.
A Creative Look at History Series
A Creative Look at Texas History Book 1 Grades (3-5) Price: $19.95
The state of Texas has a colorful history that intrigues children of all ages. The book provides stories about the various chapters in the history of the state, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
A Creative Look at Texas History Book 2 Grades (6-8) Price: $19.95
The state of Texas has a colorful history that intrigues children of all ages. The book provides stories about the various chapters in the history of the state, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
A Creative Look at Texas History Set (2 Books) Price: $35.00
The state of Texas has a colorful history that intrigues children of all ages. Each book provides stories about the various chapters in the history of the state, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of each book an optional research unit is provided.
Included are A Creative Look at Texas History Book 1 (Grades 3-5) and A Creative Look at Texas History Book 2 (Grades 6-8)
A Creative Look at U.S. History Grades (6-8) Price: $21.95
Creative Experiences in U.S. History teaches students to think creatively about the history of their country. It provides stories about the various chapters in the history of our nation, each followed by a vocabulary lesson, discussion questions, creative questions and extra activities. At the end of the book is an optional research unit.
