[eMINTS] Weekly Update 3/31/08

Mon Mar 31 17:22:44 CDT 2008

Tom Nedreberg (UT) Recognized as a Technology Leader by Technology and
Learning: Special congratulations to Tom Nedreberg, Technology
Coordinator and certified eMINTS Instructional Specialist in the Tintic,
Utah School District for his recognition by Technology and Learning
magazine as a Technology Leader of the Year for 2008. Read more about
Tom's work at:
http://www.techlearning.com/showArticle.php?articleID=196605071

Ron Barlow (UT) Recognized as Tech-Savvy Superintendent: Congratulations
to Ron Barlow, Superintendent in Tintic, Utah School District, for his
recognition as a Tech-Savvy Superintendent by e-School News. Read more
about Mr. Barlow's work at:
http://www.eschoolnews.com/surveys-awards/tech-saavy-superintendent-awar
ds/?i=52254;_hbguid=9ea768d4-648c-45e2-b965-fc50110ccdc7 The Tintic may
be a small district but is has made a big commitment to technology and
to professional development based on eMINTS. 

Edutopia Grant Information Website: If you haven't checked out the
Edutopia Grant Information site for awhile, there are lots of great new
resources available: http://www.edutopia.org/grantinfo The grant
resources are organized by type (government, foundation, etc.) and have
details about how to reach contact people and email addresses to request
information. 

New and Updated eThemes for the Week of March 31, 2008

Newest eThemes

Economics: OPEC

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002236.shtml 

These websites are about the economics behind OPEC. Learn about the
impact OPEC has on the world economy and specifically the cost of
gasoline. Explore the concepts of supply and demand and how it impacts
the price of oil. Included are statistics, audio components, and (an
interactive) lesson plans. Also included are eThemes Resources on
Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy and Economics.

Immigration: Hispanic Immigrants

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002291.shtml 

These sites are about Hispanic immigration. Learn about experiences and
stories of Hispanic immigrants, what challenges they faced, where they
are in the U.S., what culture they brought to the U.S., and how the
immigrants affect U.S. economics and policy. Includes interactive maps,
lesson plans, video clips, and photographs. There are also links to
eThemes Resources on Immigration: Angel Island, Immigration: Ellis
Island, Immigration: Immigrants and Problems Encountered, Latin American
Culture, and Famous Americans: Latin American Connections.

Literature: "The Family Under the Bridge" by Natalie Savage Carlson

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002280.shtml 

These websites are about the book "The Family Under the Bridge" by
Natalie Savage Carlson. Includes author's biography, activity ideas,
study guides, discussion questions, and games. There are also links to
eThemes resources on France, Friendship, Family, Christmas Around the
World, and Adoption.

Literature Theme: Nonfiction: Tolerance

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002290.shtml 

These sites are about the theme of tolerance in literature. Find out
which nonfiction books deal with tolerance. There are also classroom
activities and a case study that have a tolerance theme. Includes
eThemes resource on Literature Themes: Bullying.

Math: Fractions for First Grade

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002298.shtml 

These sites focus on fractions for first grader students. There is
information on identifying fractions and practice dividing fractional
parts. Includes interactive sites, online games, visual manipulative,
printable worksheets, and quizzes. There is also a link to eThemes
Resource on Fractions.

Math: Fractions for Lower Elementary

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002299.shtml 

These sites are about fractions for lower elementary. Learn about
fraction concepts, comparing fractions, reading fractions, different
ways to representing the same fraction, estimating fractions, and more.
Includes online games, interactive visual manipulatives, online quizzes,
printable worksheets, and lesson plans. There are also links to eThemes
Resources on Virtual Manipulatives and Fractions for First Grade.

Matter: Properties: Tools for Measuring and Observing

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002244.shtml 

These sites compile simple tools that are used for measuring and
observing the properties of matter such as thermometers, rulers, and
balances. Includes games and lesson plans. There are also links to
eThemes Resources on Matter: Properties and Metric Measurement.

Poetry: Value of Poetry

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002284.shtml 

These sites are about the value of poetry. Read articles to find
information about and functions of poetry in education and therapy.
There is a link to eThemes resource on Poetry: Imagery.

Standardized Test Taking for Elementary Grades

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002268.shtml 

These sites are about standardized test taking tips and strategies for
intermediate elementary grades. Learn information about what children
should eat and how much sleep they should get before a test. Find out
tips for answering multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer
question. Includes links to eThemes resources on study skills and MAP
test tips.

Ocean Exploration

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002300.shtml 

These sites provide information about ocean exploration. Learn about
animals, plants, and habitats in the ocean, things to do when visiting
the ocean, ocean jobs, and ocean pollution. Includes photos, videos,
lesson plans, and games. There are also links to eThemes resources on
various themes on oceans and sea animals.

Questioning Skills: Thick and Thin Questions

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00002293.shtml 

These sites provide information on thick and thin questioning. Learn the
difference between thick and thin questions as well as how to generate
these questions. There are lesson plans, printable posters, and
worksheets. Includes eThemes Resources on Reading Strategies for
Elementary Students and Teaching Tips: Questioning.

Updated eThemes

Animals: Mammoths

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001009.shtml

These sites are about mammoths that lived until the end of the Ice Age.
Learn about the woolly, Columbian, and the Jefferson's mammoth. There
are printable sheets, illustrations, maps, and an animated movie showing
mammoths fighting. Includes information about excavating mammoths in
Siberia and reasons why scientists believe the animals became extinct.
Includes an eThemes resource on Ice Age animals.

Family

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00001730.shtml

These websites are about families. Children can learn about the
different types of families that there are in the world. There are many
student activities such as make a family tree, paint a family portrait,
or make a poster about how they celebrate special occasions in their
families. There are also eThemes resources about grandparents.

Historic Documents: Emancipation Proclamation

http://www.emints.org/ethemes/resources/S00000712.shtml

These sites have information about the Emancipation Proclamation signed
by Abraham Lincoln in 1863. See the actual document and read about its
impact on slavery and the Civil War. Includes a timeline with important
events. There are links to eThemes Resources on slavery during the Civil
War, the slave trade, and the Underground Railroad.

Monica M. Beglau, Ed.D, Director

eMINTS National Center

University of Missouri

103 London Hall

Columbia, MO  65211

573-884-7202

FAX: 573-884-7614

Email: beglaum at emints.org