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1. Myth Vs
...nt interpretations to every story. 2. Students will determine which of the theories about Hawaii, either the myth or the scientific explanation, is most relevant to their own interpretation. Resources/Materials: 1. Various books about Oahu and island formation Aten, Jerry. (1990). 50 Nifty States.. Carthage, Illinois: Good Apple, Inc. (ISBN 0- 86653-532-2) Russ, David. (1994). The Complete Oahu Guidebook.. Davis, California: Indian Chief Publishing House. (ISBN 0-916841-26-X) Time: Approximately 1 hour Procedure: 1. The instructor will read a number of different myths about the formation of the Hawaiia...

2. Change in the Roman Empire
...al systems No standards added. Materials: Motivation: Power Test over Point Section 1-3 Video of Rome on Worksheet Thursday Teaching Procedure Bellwork: Describe the outcome of all three of the Punic Wars Anticipatory Set: Yesterday we saw the outcome of all three punic wars fought between Rome and Carthage. Although Rome was left in a state of power, many problems continued to hurt the Republic. We will see today how that situation would lead to the formation on the Roman Empire, and the downfall of the Republic The Lesson: Bellwork- Describe the 1. outcome of all three punic wars Independent Practice...

3. "Recreational Activities at Sea"
.... Compile information and present findings to the class. RESOURCES: 1. Handout on Marianne Riedman and Jacques Cousteau 2. "Recreation at Sea" word search 3. Various magazines LESSON ADAPTED FROM: Sakamoto Steidl, Kim. (1993). Environmental Portraits: People Making a Difference for the Environment. Carthage: Good Apple. TIME: This lesson will require 2 hours, 40 minutes to 3 hours, 15 minutes. (Part 1 ; Part 2 ; Part 3 ) PROCEDURE: Introduction: This lesson will create an awareness to recreational water activities that take place in your hometown versus the Caribbean throughout the year. Part 1: Step 1...

4. "Occupations at Sea"
...esearch on a specific occupation at sea. 2. Write a journal entry story about a researched occupation. 3. Work cooperatively and effectively with a partner. RESOURCES: 1. "Occupations at Sea" worksheet 2. Sakamoto Steidl, Kim. Environmental Portraits; People Making a Difference for the Environment. Carthage: Good Apple, 1993. 3. Various resource books/access to the school library 4. Internet LESSON ADAPTED FROM: Fuller, Mel. (1994). Whole Language Theme Unit: The Seas. Grand Rapids: Instructional Fair, Inc. TIME: This lesson will require 2 hours, 20 minutes to 3 hours, 5 minutes. (Part 1 ; Part 2 ; Par...

5. Whatís There to do on Oahu
...e students with the island's unique characteristics. 2. To determine the distances to specific destinations using map scales. 3. For students to work effectively with others in their team. Resources/Materials: 1. Books and travel guides about the island of Oahu Aten, Jerry. (1990). 50 Nifty States. Carthage, Illinois: Good Apple, Inc. (ISBN 0- 86653-532-2) Russ, David. (1994). The Complete Oahu Guidebook.. Davis, California: Indian Chief Publishing House. (ISBN 0-916841-26-X) Editors of Sunset Books & Sunset Magazine. (1993). Hawaii: A Guide to All the Islands. Menlo Park, California: Sunset Publishing...

6. My Favorite Dr. Seuss Book
...say using their four square. 8. Students will write an essay about their favorite Dr. Seuss book using a writing rubric. Resources and Materials Book(s): Dr. Seuss Books (Teacher's personal library) Four Square Writing Method for Grades 4-6 Gould, Judith S. & Evan Jay Teaching and Learning Company, Carthage, IL 1999 How to Assess Authentic Learning Burke, Kay SkyLight Training and Publishing Inc., Arlington Heights, IL 1999 Website(s): SCORE Graphic Organizers http://www.sdcoe.k12.ca.us/score/actbank/ sorganiz.htm RubiStar http://rubistar.4teachers.org Potential Accommodations What adjustments might be...

7. Topic: Density
...the ocean. The teacher should set the criteria for his or her own classroom and make sure that the students are aware of what they need to do, to be successful. Approximate Time: 3.5 hours Resources: We modified this lesson from one that we found on the Internet. ~Eagan, Robynne. Kid Contraptions. Carthage, Ill.: Teaching and Learning Co., 1995. ~Mebane, Robert. Water and Other Liquids. New York: Twenty-First Century Books, 1995. ~Strahler, Arthur Newell. Understanding Science: An Introduction to Concepts and Issues. Buffalo, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 1992. ~Wekesser, Carol (ed.). Water: Opposing Viewpo...

8. NA Music
...American Flute. http://home.earthlink.net/~meber/evolution.htm Flute and Whistle Traditions. http://www.teleport.com/~rnbowlkr/flutrad.html The Drum. http://pc65.frontier.osrhe.edu/students/plumleyo/drum.htm Finney, Susan and Kindle, Patricia. American Indians Pueblo to Potlatch, Totems to Tepees. Carthage: Good Apple, Inc., 1985 Hoven, Leigh. Native Americans. Huntington Beach: Teacher Created Materials, Inc., 1990. O'Brien, James P. Music in World Cultures. Dubuque: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 1994. TOP Copyright © - Hawaii Geographic Alliance. All rights reserved. January, 1998.

9. Executive Offices
...(Institutions of American Democracy Series). New York: Oxford University Press, 2005. Dirck, Brian. The Executive Branch of Government: People, Process, and Politics (About Federal Government). Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2007. Hargrove, Julia. History Speaks: Executive Branch of Government. Carthage:Teaching and Learning Co., 2000. ____________. The Hoover Commission Report on Organization of the Executive Branch of Government. New York: McGraw Hill, 1949. Kaplan, Ellen M. and Tosella, Joseph. The Peoples Guides to Government ? Executive Branch. Saddle Brook: Peoples Publishing Group,...

10. Lesson Plans -- Ancient History Cyber-Journalists -- (6-8, 9-12, World History)
...d reflect what people actually thought at that time rather than your own personal opinion on the topic. The opinion you express may reflect what actually comes true as history unfolds, or it can reflect an alternate history that did not come true. Example: Should Roman forces have totally destroyed Carthage as the Roman leader Cato wanted, or should they have buried the hatchet after the second Punic war? Your group could write one or more editorials presenting an opinion on the issue. The opinion must be based on some historical facts found during the research phase. The Evening News Present the infor...