Curriculum Connections
March 2016
Linking to Teacher Resources
Wow, March is a big month this year! We turn our clocks ahead which means more daylight. Who doesn't like that! We also celebrate Easter. We hope you enjoy the resources we have found for you this month. If you have ideas you would like to see in future issues, connect with us below.
Study Jams
This site offers great descriptive videos for a variety of Math and Science categories. There is an optional seven question quiz for students to use in checking understanding.
Music Educators Toolbox
Grades K- 12 Social Studies teachers…
Check out the engageny K-12 Social Studies Resource Toolkit. The Toolkit resources focus on implementation of the Inquiry Arc, as presented in The College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards, including the four dimensions: (1) Developing questions and planning inquiries, (2) Applying disciplinary concepts and tools, (3) Evaluating sources and using evidence and (4) Communicating conclusions and taking informed action.
Click here to go to the website: New York State Social Studies Resource tool Kit
Comment period now open for revisions to Ohio’s Learning Standards in English language arts and math
A 'Divergent' Path: Tips on Becoming a Teacher Leader
Like bona fide divergents, teacher leaders function outside the norm and exhibit a combination of these traits. Here are five "divergent" qualities that teacher leaders possess: 1. selflessness, 2. intelligence, 3. courage, 4. honesty and peace, and 5. a threat to the status quo.
http://www.edweek.org/tm/articles/2014/04/30/ctq-redfield-teacher-leader.html
CareerOneStop
Career and Cluster Videos
These videos show the types of work people do in nearly 550 careers, organized by the 16 career clusters recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Click here to go to the CareerOneStop source for career exploration, training and jobs.
International Literacy Association
The International Literacy Association offers some terrific free resources. Check out the Children’s Choices and Teachers’ Choices book lists. Each link offers six lists that include 30 to 80 book titles. These are books that have been read, enjoyed and recommended by children, young adults, teachers, and librarians. Go to: http://literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/reading-lists
Muskingum Valley ESC Curriculum Department
Do you have a questions for us? Call:
Curriculum Director:
Cathy Morgan - (740) 452-4518 ext.1111
cathy.morgan@mvesc.org
Curriculum Consultant
Cindy Miller - (740) 452-4518 ext. 1179
cindy.miller@mvesc.org
Gifted Coordinator:
Susan Larson - (740) 452-4518 ext. 1109
susan.larson@mvesc.org
Distance Learning Coordinator:
Leslie Charles (740) 452-4518 ext. 1133
leslie.charles@mvesc.org