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Eric.ed.gov – Oregon Trail Teacher’s Guide.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: The road to the U.S. West, known as the Oregon Trail, had its first real traffic in 1843 when a group of about 1000 people left Independence, Missouri and traveled west. This teacher’s guide contains short descriptions of the main landmarks and stopping points that were significant along the northwest portion of the Oregon Trail. The guide is primarily devoted to the geographical areas and peoples found around and about these important locations. It is divided into the following sections: (1) “Historical Highlights”; (2) “Indians/The First People in Oregon”; (3) “The Missionaries”; (4) “The Pioneers”; (5) “Social Studies Activities”; (6) “Map Activities”; (7) “Language Arts”; (8) “Science Activities”; (9) “Math Activities”; (10) “Art Activity Suggestions”; (11) “Physical Education Activities”; and (12) “Appendix.” A Teacher’s Guide Evaluation Form… Continue Reading

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Eric.ed.gov – Chattanooga Math Trail: Community Mathematics Modules, Volume 1.

eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This collection of community mathematics modules, or “math trail”, is appropriate for middle grades and high school students (grades 5-12). Collectively, the modules pay attention to all 10 of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards which include five content standards (Number and Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, Data Analysis, and Probability), and five process standards (Problem Solving, Reasoning and Proof, Communication, Connections, and Representation). Activities include: (1) “The Carousel at Coolidge Park”; (2) “Utilizing Government Regulation Measurements to Demonstrate Algebraic Application”; (3) “A Local Paper Manufacturer’s Wood Yard”; (4) “Algebra Is Everywhere-Engel Stadium”; (5) “Bridges of Chattanooga”; (6) “Buckner-Rush Funeral Home-Dying to Do Math”; (7) “Challenger Center-Our Mission to Mars”; (8) “Chattanooga Ducks”; (9) “Chattanooga Riverwalk”; (10) “Coolidge Park”; (11) “Ducks Unlimited Conservation Benefit at… Continue Reading