Using the power of poetry to teach language arts, social studies, science, and more by Harrison, David L. (David Lee), 1937-, Holderith, Kathy instant download

Using the power of poetry to teach language arts, social studies, science, and more by Harrison, David L. (David Lee), 1937-, Holderith, Kathy instant download

128 pages : 28 cm, Presents lessons in six units and ten mini-units designed to teach third through sixth graders science, math, and social studies, as well as language arts, through poetry, Grades 3-6, \"Engaging poetry lessons, model poems, and writing activities that help students learn important content.\", 25 great ideas for your classroom -- The world in a grain of sand, exploring ourselves and our world: What is a citrullus vulgaris? Using our senses / Writer's notebooks, journals, folders: collecting our thoughts / Where do you get your ideas / Poems around the house: putting observation to work -- My dreams for tomorrow, setting goals for ourselves and our community: The dream jar: setting academic and personal goals / Patriotic valentines: recognizing the strengths of our country -- Pieces of the puzzle, exploring science: Solar system symphony, exploring the planets / What we wonder about our wonderful world: asking questions, finding answers -- Math senses, seeing numbers and patterns in daily life: Time / Numbers / Geometry -- Sharing the planet, examining interdependence in the environment: Rain forest rhapsody: researching animals of the rain forest / Ocean animals / Environmental encounters: using our senses to explore nature -- We're here! We're here! expressing ourselves through poetry: Sunny poetry, using a web to explore thoughts / The power of association: generating ideas for writing -- Poetry booklist, Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-128)