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Themed Literature Unit
"Using Your Wits..."
Barbara Bevens

http://www.carolhurst.com

This literature site has childrens' book features, book reviews by subject, by author and by theme. It covers all age ranges from primary through secondary. It offers books for professional growth, books about curriculum and tips and activities for your students. It is a teacher's resource, for and about teachers and their literature needs. There is a consulting link, a newsletter link and links to many other related internet sites. Bookmark this site!

Social Studies Unit
The Farm
Barbara Bevens

Http://www.stf.sk.ca/src/tmc/p11222/p11222.htm

This site is a teacher's complete lesson plan for first through third grades about farms and farm animals today. There are no student links here, but many ideas and activities to use with your students. This plan , incorporates math, science and language arts into the social studies.It emphasizes critical and creative thinking skills and has a very large related book reference list. These books and activities address plan targets and are simple to access, use and follow. There are links to specific other disciplines, with lesson plans that focus on science, math and health, making this a completely integrated resource.

Math Unit
Fractions
Barbara Bevens

http:/www.alfy.com/teachers/teach/thematic_units/Fractions/Fraction_1asp.

This website feature four fraction games for students in the elementary grades. The student chooses the degree of difficulty for each game. This site is a perfect "reward" type opportunity for those students who quickly and correctly finish their tasks. It is also a good "incentive" site for other students who need the encouragement. It helps to bolster the students' comprehension of fractions in a fun way. This site has thematic unit links for teachers, lesson plans and brainteasers. It offers links to AskEric, Teacher Freebies and a Puzzlemakers option.