Looking to learn more about Curacao? Here are 33 quirky and interesting Curacao facts you probably didn’t know!
Celtic and the History of the English Language By Jonathon Owen Source: Celtic and the History of the English Language A little while ago a link to this list of 23 maps and charts on languagewent around on Twitter. It’s full of interesting stuff on linguistic diversity and the genetic relationships among languages, but there was one chart that bothered [...]
Turn your ancestral photos into a genealogy coloring book! This project is great for family reunions, scrapbooks or getting kids engaged in family history.
The architecture of a place defines a place, a time period, a lifestyle. It captures a place's story and has its history written all over the walls of its architecture. Architecture defines an era, looking at the architecture of today we can conclude that it is either extremely random or architects now have the freedom to design as per their likes without being confined by any current trend....
I used to live in Western Australia but I only went to Albany recently. I have crafted a list of things to do in and around Albany Australia.
Need help planning your two-week Thailand trip? You've come to the right place! Having visited Thailand three times now, each time for different periods of times, I've been able to travel the country extensively
The My State Report Worksheet is designed to help elementary school students learn about and showcase their knowledge of a specific state. This worksheet provides a structured format where students can research and gather information about the state's geography, history, notable landmarks, and more. By using this worksheet, students will be able to delve deeper into their chosen state and present their findings in an organized and engaging manner. Whether it's for a school project or simply to expand their knowledge, this worksheet acts as a valuable tool for young learners interested in discovering more about the United States.
Read our list of interesting facts about Chile, a land of complete opposites. You'll be stunned by this South American country.
An introduction to Polish genealogy designed for those just starting out on the paper trail. This guide provides valuable information for beginners and experts!
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Artwork by Ray Troll The human-dominated geological epoch known as the Anthropocene probably began around the year 1610, with an un...
Have you ever heard of foot shape genealogy? It is a concept out of the 19th century that still has some adherents today. It is based on the belief that the shape of your foot can tell you one of five ancient ethnic groups to which your ancestors belonged. Here is what you need to know about it.
Getting to know your students' interests is crucial! Learn more on how to build students' interest in this post plus a lot of freebies & downloads!!
The Scottish Rite Freemasons, on the cover of the September 2000 issue of their official journal, reco...
Little Bighorn specialist and US Marine Robert Nightengale unmasks the Little Bighorn criminal affair THE STORY OF A COVER-UP source: Robert Nightengale, Wild West Magazine, 2005, History Net Art by Michael Schreck, http://michaelschreckart.com Robert...
Started finding a lot of links for Minecraft curriculum. What could be better than homeschooling with Minecraft?
See a visual breakdown of Jeep CJ and Jeep Wrangler models by years. Our Jeep models chart provides an easy overviewof Jeep and Jeep Wrangler generations
Welcome to another, Hottest Sexiest Photo Collection! In this entry we feature long time genre actre
There are a lot of reasons to visit Maastricht! In this blog I give you some tips where to go and tell you all about what this beautiful city has to offer.
A while ago, I received a request for an interesting idea: isochronic maps of fantasy worlds. A distance map of Westeros. Please click for a larger version. Isochronic maps show time over distance,…
“Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Or so they say. But is it really? We are all influenced by the zeitgeist, whether we like it or not, and the 'beauty standards' of our times definitely impact on what we perceive to be attractive.
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Are your relatives not interested in learning about your shared ancestors? Discover four reasons to write your family history anyway.
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Word walls. The name doesn't invoke excitement, and usually brings to mind thoughts of gray cinder block walls. Walls that you would cover with random words in order to appease your administrators. You've probably seen other teacher's classrooms Pinterest-worthy word walls decorated with beautiful, color-coded words. Ever feel like you were missing out and not sure where to start? I was there. I didn't know how to use word walls. I didn't know how to choose words. Thankfully, after going to a few professional developments, I found out how to use word walls. And it was pretty interesting! Some of my big takeaways: 1) You have to interact with the word wall. Every. Day. And I don't mean pointing to the wall and moving on. You have to make the word wall part of the lesson. When introducing new words to the students, put the words at the front of the room, on the board, or wherever you stand. Students need to use the word 10-15 times before it is internalized. I suggest introducing no more than 3 words in a class period. I know that can be tough when it seems like we have to teach everything and then some. But the important thing to remember is that it is better for the students to learn a few words REALLY well, than a lot of words they barely recognize. 2) Make the words accessible to the kids to look at (and even touch!) I know as a teacher, we value the items we put in our classroom. Majority of the time, we use our own hard-earned money for supplies. We definitely do NOT want students touching our stuff. Who knows the last time they washed their hands? 😷 But, a lot of students are tactile/kinesthetic learners. Have the words posted on a wall where students can see it from their seats, but isn't blocked by desks. You'll be surprised at how many go up to the wall during activities or to check out the pictures. 3) Speaking of pictures, use pictures in your words wall. You have no idea how much this helps struggling students and English Language Learners. You might have students who are under 504 or are struggling with history because they don't like the subject. Or, you might have English Language Learners who are trying to grasp not only conversational English, but academic vocabulary as well. We want to make sure we are doing everything we can to help them out. So now you are probably thinking, Great idea, Tori! But I am soooooo busy! Not a problem! Check out my word walls and let me do the heavy lifting for you! My U.S. History word walls are TEKS-aligned and include pictures and definitions so you can focus on teaching!
