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Reminder about your invitation from Cynthia M. Gettys

2011-12-05T01:27:00.001-07:00

This is a reminder that on November 22, Cynthia M. Gettys sent you an invitation to become part of their professional network at LinkedIn. Accept Cynthia M. Gettys's Invitation On November 22, Cynthia M. Gettys wrote:

Reminder about your invitation from Cynthia M. Gettys

2011-11-28T01:49:00.001-07:00

Invitation to connect on LinkedIn

2011-11-22T09:48:00.001-07:00

From Cynthia M. Gettys Vice President for Education at Georgia-Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Greater Atlanta Area I'd like

Kai by Ahonui Ragsac

2010-03-03T14:33:00.001-07:00

TITLE: KaiGRADE: 2/3AUTHOR: Ahonui RagsacSUBJECT: ScienceDATE: 3/5/2010OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Communities and interdependence(20)BRIDGE: RelationshipsESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are communities? Why is it important for members of a community to malama each other? OUTCOMES: Students will be able to define kai.Students will be able to explain the concepts of community and

by Rocio Gonzalez

2010-01-07T13:35:00.000-07:00

TITLE: GRADE: AUTHOR: Rocio GonzalezSUBJECT: DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: ()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE: INFORM: PRACTICE: EXTEND: REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2010-01-04T12:53:00.001-07:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: The BridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments: MA.4-5.6.B - > Solve one- and two-step problems

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2010-01-04T10:33:00.000-07:00

Action Verbs by Robin Reilly and Margaret Wallace - RECALL

2009-10-10T14:00:00.001-06:00

Hi DennisMy apologies.I clicked the wrong button on a demo and without realising it I emailed someone else'slesson to you for commentPlease delete the emailI'll be more careful next timeBestJohnTITLE: Action VerbsGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Robin Reilly and Margaret WallaceSUBJECT: Language ArtsDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will use kinesthetic movement activities to understand the concept of

Action Verbs by Robin Reilly and Margaret Wallace

2009-10-10T13:56:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Action VerbsGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Robin Reilly and Margaret WallaceSUBJECT: Language ArtsDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will use kinesthetic movement activities to understand the concept of action verbs. About the Authors: Robin Reilly teaches third grade at Mary Fisk School in Salem, New Hampshire. She has been teaching for nine years. Margaret Wallace also teaches third grade at

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2009-10-09T11:47:00.001-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 11/30/2008OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: The BridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments: CONNECT: Connect students directly to the concept

sign petition against abortion funded healthcare

2009-09-09T11:05:00.000-06:00

http://www.realhealthcarerespectslife.com/#petitionJason Smith

1920’s-30’s by Paul Beverly; Marla Stout

2009-07-30T12:04:00.001-06:00

TITLE: 1920's-30'sGRADE: 12AUTHOR: Paul Beverly; Marla StoutSUBJECT: American Studies 2DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Extremism()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why are extremist voices "born"?OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: Role play--2 scenariosHave groups role play the following scenes:1. Teenage child has violated curfew by 2 hours. The parents are waiting up and meet the child at

Technology and Society by Joy

2009-06-21T21:58:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Technology and SocietyGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: JoySUBJECT: English/LiteratureDATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: change(19)BRIDGE: The Consequences of ProgressESSENTIAL QUESTION: Does technology improve the human condition, or worsen it?OUTCOMES: write a short story that illustrates life through the lens of technology (living without it, living with too much)Standards Alignments: ELA.9-

“Night” by Eli Wiesel by Lori Barnett

2009-06-20T14:03:00.001-06:00

TITLE: "Night" by Eli WieselGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Lori BarnettSUBJECT: English/LiteratureDATE: OVERVIEW: To sensitize students to the concept of dehumanization as depicted in Night, by Elie Wiesel.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Dehumanization()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Though "Night" by Eli Wiesel depicts events that occurred over 50 years ago, what connections can be made to our world today?OUTCOMES:

“Than k you, Ma’m” by: Langston Hughes by Matthew Zidron

2009-06-16T19:31:00.001-06:00

TITLE: "Than k you, Ma'm" by: Langston HughesGRADE: 9thAUTHOR: Matthew ZidronSUBJECT: English/LiteratureDATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Misconceptions()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do peoples' misconceptions prevent them from seeing the inner-truth?OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: ELA.9-10.2.A - > Describe relationships between the authorÂ's style, literary form (e.g., short stories, novels,

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2009-04-08T13:25:00.000-06:00

Climate by Tomas Atencio-Pacheco

2009-02-17T11:25:00.001-07:00

TITLE: ClimateGRADE: 6thAUTHOR: Tomas Atencio-PachecoSUBJECT: Climate: Cause and EffectsDATE: 2/19/2009OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: ()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do where you live affect how you live and who you are?OUTCOMES: 1) students will understand Standards Alignments: CONNECT: 1) StarBase La Luz2) Biopark3) Planet Earth DVDATTEND: 1) Adobe prediction2) Materials activityIMAGE: 1) Draw

Absolute Monarchs : A Study in Power by Nathan Roher and Brian Bruce

2009-01-23T15:08:00.001-07:00

TITLE: Absolute Monarchs : A Study in PowerGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Nathan Roher and Brian BruceSUBJECT: HistoryDATE: OVERVIEW: To help students make the connection between the power relationships in their own lives and the power of absolute monarchs.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Power()BRIDGE: Relationship ScenariosESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the power relationships in your own life?OUTCOMES: Standards

Biomes by Kristin Pigneri

2009-01-05T22:29:00.001-07:00

TITLE: BiomesGRADE: IntermediateAUTHOR: Kristin PigneriSUBJECT: ScienceDATE: OVERVIEW: Students will acquire knowledge of each of the 6 land biomes and learn about species that do and do not live in their area.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Interactions and Adaptations()BRIDGE: Compare and ContrastESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do different species adapt and interact within the different biomes and what determines

by [Guest]

2008-12-08T10:06:00.001-07:00

TITLE:GRADE:AUTHOR: [Guest]SUBJECT:DATE:OVERVIEW:HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: ()BRIDGE:ESSENTIAL QUESTION:OUTCOMES:Standards Alignments:CONNECT:ATTEND:IMAGE:INFORM:PRACTICE:EXTEND:REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

Resolutions by Crystal Thomas

2008-11-12T09:41:00.001-07:00

TITLE: ResolutionsGRADE: AUTHOR: Crystal ThomasSUBJECT: Social studiesDATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Resolutions()BRIDGE: Removing BarriersESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the best way to solve disputes?OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: Create ScenariosCreate a scenarioCreate a scenario that touches the students' lives and illustrates theconcept.Students in

Letter to the President: Researched Argument by Joy

2008-11-09T14:17:00.001-07:00

TITLE: Letter to the President: Researched ArgumentGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: JoySUBJECT: Language ArtsDATE: 12/1/2008OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Organization(19)BRIDGE: PrioritizingESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do I provide support for my argument so that I am convincing?OUTCOMES: Write a letter to the new president that makes the case for what his immediate priority should be (supported by research).

Buying/Selling 2 of 3, Persuasion by Don Hoium

2008-11-09T12:54:00.001-07:00

TITLE: Buying/Selling 2 of 3, PersuasionGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Don HoiumSUBJECT: EnglishDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: This ia the second of a three-wheel interdisciplinary 4MAT unit. In this cycle, students will examine persuasive language and images through the use of advertising. About the Author: Don Hoium is a school psychologist for the Saskatoon Board of Education, Saskatoon, Sask.

Grapes of Wrath by Christopher Dewitt Rockwell

2008-11-04T15:04:00.000-07:00

TITLE: Grapes of WrathGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Christopher Dewitt RockwellSUBJECT: EnglishDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: To foster an understanding of human dignity and self worth through the plight of the Joad Family. About the Author: Christopher Dewitt Rockwell teaches English at Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton, VA. Bibliography: Dezoe, Dr. Thelma. "The Grapes of Wrath." Mass:

“Night” by Eli Wiesel by Lori Barnett

2008-11-03T22:27:00.000-07:00

Action Verbs by Robin Reilly and Margaret Wallace

2008-10-01T15:04:00.000-06:00

Personal Independence by Linda Milburn

2008-09-24T01:38:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Personal IndependenceGRADE: Intermediate, Middle SchoolAUTHOR: Linda MilburnSUBJECT: EnglishDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: To provide students with an opportunity to share their findings with others. Activity: Produce a videotape of the scenarios for television viewing. Assessment: Quality of production.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Personal Independence()BRIDGE: Symbols of Personal

Beethoven as Rebel by Nancy Paxcia-Bibbins

2008-09-23T13:45:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Beethoven as RebelGRADE: Middle School, High SchoolAUTHOR: Nancy Paxcia-BibbinsSUBJECT: Fine ArtsDATE:OVERVIEW: Objective: This lesson is designed to introduce Beethoven as a pathfinder in music and to increase understanding of his music through the study of the form (rondo) of this selection.About the Author: Since 1986, Nancy Paxcia-Bibbins has been the music teacher at Indian Creek

Ecological Interactions by Kevin Koster

2008-08-29T08:07:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Ecological InteractionsGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Kevin KosterSUBJECT: BiologyDATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: EcologicalInteractions()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: Small groups list everything (living & non-living) that they have a relationship/contact with in their neighborhoods.ATTEND: Class discussion on the role of these factors & what

The Enlightenment: A Study in Changing Worldviews by Paul Beverly

2008-08-28T06:52:00.001-06:00

TITLE: The Enlightenment: A Study in Changing WorldviewsGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Paul BeverlySUBJECT: HistoryDATE: OVERVIEW: Worldview as a concept is very helpful in analyzing thedevelopment of the western world. By getting students to think aboutthat which is central to a civilization's beliefs, we are able tochallenge them to analyze their own society in the same way. TheEnlightenment is

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy [Scanned]

2008-08-26T17:03:00.001-06:00

TITLE: A Model Plan GRADE: K-Adult AUTHOR: Bernice McCarthy SUBJECT: Education DATE: 1/18/2006 OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System. HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19) BRIDGE: bridge ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential Question OUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, become Standards

“Song of the Swallows” by Leo Politi by Bernice McCarthy

2008-08-25T08:51:00.000-06:00

TITLE: "Song of the Swallows" by Leo PolitiGRADE: Primary, IntermediateAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: Children's LiteratureDATE: OVERVIEW: Understanding the experience of loving and caring for animals.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Habitats()BRIDGE: A Place for My Favorite AnimalESSENTIAL QUESTION: What happens when we do not respect and care for all living things?OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT:

TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21 CENTURY by CASAS

2008-08-21T09:55:00.000-06:00

TITLE: TECHNOLOGY IN THE 21 CENTURYGRADE: 9-12AUTHOR: CASASSUBJECT: TECHNOLOGYDATE: 8/25/2008OVERVIEW:HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: ELA()BRIDGE:ESSENTIAL QUESTION:OUTCOMES:Standards Alignments:CONNECT:ATTEND:IMAGE:INFORM:PRACTICE:EXTEND:REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

Adjectives by Vicki Moriarity

2008-08-12T19:54:00.000-06:00

TITLE: AdjectivesGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Vicki MoriaritySUBJECT: Language ArtsDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will learn to identify and write adjectives. About the Author: Vicky Moriarity teaches second grade at Riverview Elementary School, Marion Community Schools, Marion, IN. Required Resources: English text; tape of square dance music.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Classification()BRIDGE:

Place Value Concept by William A. McCarthy, Jr.

2008-08-10T07:11:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Place Value ConceptGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: William A. McCarthy, Jr.SUBJECT: MathDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will learn the concept of place value for one's and ten's. About the Author: William McCarthy, Jr., Ph.D. is a software engineer for Axon Instruments. He is a former high school mathematics teacher. Required Resources: Neck signs for children as numbers;

by Fran Zidron

2008-08-07T10:48:00.001-06:00

TITLE: GRADE: AUTHOR: Fran ZidronSUBJECT: DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: ()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE: INFORM: PRACTICE: EXTEND: REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

Group Cooperation by Marlene Pulhamus

2008-08-03T14:06:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Group CooperationGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Marlene PulhamusSUBJECT: Language ArtsDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: To learn to work together to achieve a common goal rather than to work independently. About the Author: Marlene L. Pulhamus has taught in the Primary grades 21 years. She is presently a Chapter Basic Skills Instructor assigned to Grade 1 at School #3, Paterson, NJ. She works on an

Local History by Donald Weber

2008-08-03T04:34:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Local HistoryGRADE: Intermediate, Middle SchoolAUTHOR: Donald WeberSUBJECT: Social StudiesDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: To help students connect to their place in the history of the town where they live. About the Author: Donald Weber is former principal of Georgetown and Empire Schools, Clear Creek School District, Georgetown, CO. He has been involved in education for over

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2008-07-31T03:32:00.000-06:00

Deliver & Monitor Service to Clients by Margaret Thornton and Arlene Matheson

2008-07-15T14:54:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Deliver & Monitor Service to ClientsGRADE: CorporateAUTHOR: Margaret Thornton and Arlene MathesonSUBJECT: Organizational DevelopmentDATE: OVERVIEW: Applying defined organisational services, which address the needs of clients.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Responsiveness()BRIDGE: Client Needs and RightsESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can the study of client rights and organization responsibilities increase an

Corporate Branding by [Guest]

2008-07-14T12:10:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Corporate BrandingGRADE: CorporateAUTHOR: [Guest]SUBJECT: BrandingDATE: 7/9/2008OVERVIEW:HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Marketing()BRIDGE: Draw a picture or mark that represents their personal identityESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can I brand my organization to be recognized at aglance?OUTCOMES: Participants will be able to concept and display a logo andtagline that represents their organization.Standards

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2008-07-11T10:33:00.000-06:00

by [Guest]

2008-07-09T13:14:00.001-06:00

TITLE: GRADE: AUTHOR: [Guest]SUBJECT: DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Branding()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE: INFORM: PRACTICE: EXTEND: REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2008-07-07T07:09:00.000-06:00

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2008-06-20T13:27:00.000-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments: 9.1.5 - Make Biblically-based choices when encountering

by [Guest]

2008-06-03T11:52:00.002-06:00

TITLE: GRADE: AUTHOR: [Guest]SUBJECT: DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: ()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE: INFORM: PRACTICE: EXTEND: REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

Plant Growth by Carl Acker

2008-06-03T11:52:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Plant GrowthGRADE: Primary, IntermediateAUTHOR: Carl AckerSUBJECT: ScienceDATE: 1/8/2008OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Growth()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: ?OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE: INFORM: Teach Plant Growth and parts of plantsPRACTICE: EXTEND: REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

Matter by tBeth Belensky

2008-06-03T11:52:00.000-06:00

TITLE: MatterGRADE: 3 and 4AUTHOR: tBeth BelenskySUBJECT: scienceDATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: compare/contrast(20)BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the difference between solids, liquids, andgases?OUTCOMES: Students will be able to identify solids, liquids, and gases.Standards Alignments: CONNECT: Provide a variety of objects for students to separate intogroups.Divide students into groups

by [Guest]

2008-05-28T18:52:00.001-06:00

TITLE: GRADE: AUTHOR: [Guest]SUBJECT: DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Perserverance()BRIDGE: Staying strong through difficult situationsESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do you develop inner strength to make it throughdifficult situationsOUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: S-3-U-1 - Distinguishes between conflict and cooperation within groupinteractions as represented by pictures. L2CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE:

Sequences by Kathy Miller, Mary Phelps, Thelma Marichalar, Penny Boehringer

2008-05-11T17:02:00.001-06:00

TITLE: SequencesGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Kathy Miller, Mary Phelps, Thelma Marichalar, Penny BoehringerSUBJECT: MathDATE:OVERVIEW: Concept Statement: Students will learn different types of sequences and series and the corresponding formulas.About the Authors: Penny Boehringer has been a teacher for 25 years, the last 8 with Churchill High School in San Antonio, TX. Among her accomplishments,

by [Guest]

2008-04-29T18:41:00.002-06:00

TITLE: GRADE: AUTHOR: [Guest]SUBJECT: DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Coping()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do you handle a bad day?OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: R-3-D-2 - Recognizes and applies the use of specific strategies todecode and understand the meaning of new words in all content areas.Identifies and/or selects rhyming words. L1, V (Reinforced)MNPS Writing::Benchmark ID - MNPS

by [Guest]

2008-04-29T18:41:00.001-06:00

TITLE: GRADE: AUTHOR: [Guest]SUBJECT: DATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Coping()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE: INFORM: PRACTICE: EXTEND: REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2008-04-20T08:30:00.000-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments: 3.B.08 - Draw congruent and similar figures using a

Biomes by Kristin Pigneri

2008-03-11T14:48:00.001-06:00

TITLE: BiomesGRADE: IntermediateAUTHOR: Kristin PigneriSUBJECT: ScienceDATE:OVERVIEW: Students will acquire knowledge of each of the 6 land biomes and learn about species that do and do not live in their area.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Interactions and Adaptations()BRIDGE: Compare and ContrastESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do different species adapt and interact within the different biomes and what determines

new lesson by Fran Zidron

2008-03-05T13:44:00.001-07:00

TITLE: new lessonGRADE: AUTHOR: Fran ZidronSUBJECT: readingDATE: OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: ()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: OUTCOMES: Standards Alignments: CONNECT: ATTEND: IMAGE: INFORM: PRACTICE: EXTEND: REFINE (Quadrant Four, Left Mode:PERFORM:

Rise of Modern America by Bernice McCarthy

2008-01-09T08:02:00.000-07:00

TITLE: Rise of Modern AmericaGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: Social StudiesDATE: 11/7/2007OVERVIEW: Objective: To enage students in an understanding of the09culture, economics, and events during the Westward Movement inAmerican history, and the part those events still play in life today.About the Author: Bernice McCarthy is the author of The 4MAT System.Required Resources:

Elasticity in Economics by Scott Hunt

2007-12-21T07:32:00.000-07:00

TITLE: Elasticity in EconomicsGRADE: AdultAUTHOR: Scott HuntSUBJECT: EconomicsDATE: OVERVIEW: Students will gain an understanding of the concept of elasticity in economics and be able to apply it to various circumstances.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Balance()BRIDGE: Visualization of the ConceptESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why is it important to understand the concept of elasticity as it applies to economics?

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-12-20T11:33:00.000-07:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight stepsof the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments: 9.1.5 - Make Biblically-based choices when encountering

Optimization by Carla Hunt and Stephanie Hostetter

2007-12-11T14:10:00.000-07:00

TITLE: OptimizationGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Carla Hunt and Stephanie HostetterSUBJECT: MathDATE:OVERVIEW: Objective: To teach the concept of optimization and itsapplication in daily lifeAbout the Author: At the time this plan was first published in 1990,Stephanie Hostetter was Foreign Language chair and Spanish teacher at SouthLakes High School, Fairfax County Schools, Reston, VA. Carla Hunt

Absolute Monarchs : A Study in Power by Nathan Roher and Brian Bruce

2007-11-29T06:12:00.000-07:00

TITLE: Absolute Monarchs : A Study in Power GRADE: High School AUTHOR: Nathan Roher and Brian Bruce SUBJECT: History DATE: OVERVIEW: To help students make the connection between the power relationships in their own lives and the power of absolute monarchs. HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Power() BRIDGE: Relationship Scenarios ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the

Action Verbs by Robin Reilly and Margaret Wallace

2007-11-28T12:24:00.000-07:00

TITLE: Action Verbs GRADE: Primary AUTHOR: Robin Reilly and Margaret Wallace SUBJECT: Language Arts DATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will use kinesthetic movement activities to understand the concept of action verbs. About the Authors: Robin Reilly teaches third grade at Mary Fisk School in Salem, New Hampshire. She has been teaching for nine

Deliver & Monitor Service to Clients by Margaret Thornton and Arlene Matheson

2007-11-22T17:51:00.000-07:00

TITLE: Deliver & Monitor Service to Clients GRADE: Corporate AUTHOR: Margaret Thornton and Arlene Matheson SUBJECT: Organizational Development DATE: OVERVIEW: Applying defined organisational services, which address the needs of clients. HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Responsiveness() BRIDGE: Client Needs and Rights ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can the study of

Local History by Donald Weber

2007-11-18T09:59:00.000-07:00

TITLE: Local HistoryGRADE: Intermediate, Middle SchoolAUTHOR: Donald WeberSUBJECT: Social StudiesDATE:OVERVIEW: Objective: To help students connect to their place in the history of the town where they live.About the Author: Donald Weber is former principal of Georgetown and Empire Schools, Clear Creek School District, Georgetown, CO. He has been involved in education for over thirty-five

Adjectives by Vicki Moriarity

2007-11-07T14:18:00.001-07:00

TITLE: AdjectivesGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Vicki MoriaritySUBJECT: Language ArtsDATE:OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will learn to identify and write adjectives.About the Author: Vicky Moriarity teaches second grade at Riverview Elementary School, Marion Community Schools, Marion, IN.Required Resources: English text; tape of square dance music.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Classification()BRIDGE:

Gift of the Magi by R. Jamieson

2007-11-02T13:21:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Gift of the MagiGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: R. JamiesonSUBJECT: LiteratureDATE: 10/29/2007OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Theme/Irony()BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What is the underling message in "The Gift of the Magi?" How does the use of irony support the story's theme?OUTCOMES: Students will understand a deeper meaning of sacrifice.Standards Alignments: 9.1.3 - Apply Biblical principles of

Writing With Verbs by Carol Arms

2007-11-01T15:42:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Writing With VerbsGRADE: Middle SchoolAUTHOR: Carol ArmsSUBJECT: EnglishDATE: 10/15/2007OVERVIEW: HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Why do we have verbs?(18)BRIDGE: ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does using the right verbs make communicationmore interesting?OUTCOMES: Students will recognize and correctly use verbs to improvetheir own writing.Standards Alignments: CONNECT: Physically demonstrate the importance

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-10-31T14:15:00.000-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments:9.1.5 - Make Biblically-based choices when encountering

Customer Service by Bernice McCarthy

2007-10-29T12:12:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Customer ServiceGRADE:AUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: CorporateDATE:OVERVIEW:HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Attitude()BRIDGE:ESSENTIAL QUESTION:OUTCOMES:Standards Alignments:CONNECT: Talk Story—Bad Customer Service ExperiencesTo share stories of negative personal customer service.Participant "talk story" their own personal bad experiences with customer service. (Three minutes each). They then list

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-10-23T14:00:00.001-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments:FL.ICII.6-12.2.3 - Obtain information and knowledge*

Adjectives by Vicki Moriarity

2007-10-22T14:07:00.001-06:00

Writing With Verbs by Carol Arms

2007-10-21T19:02:00.001-06:00

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-10-05T11:48:00.000-06:00

TITLE: A Model Plan GRADE: K-Adult AUTHOR: Bernice McCarthy SUBJECT: Education DATE: 1/18/2006 OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System. HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19) BRIDGE: bridge ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential Question OUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, become Standards

Symbolism by Judith A. McAfee

2007-10-04T12:06:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Symbolism GRADE: High School AUTHOR: Judith A. McAfee SUBJECT: English DATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will understand that a Symbol enhances the meaning of any art form, especially literature. About the Author: Judith A. McAfee teaches English at Newburgh Free Academy, Newburgh City School District, Newburgh, NY. She is a

Parts of Speech by Sue Dominique

2007-09-26T05:36:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Parts of Speech GRADE: Intermediate AUTHOR: Sue Dominique SUBJECT: Language Arts DATE: OVERVIEW: Students will recognize various kinds of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs and understand their relationship to each other. Students will use nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs correctly in sentences and paragraphs. Students will write

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2007-09-25T10:32:00.001-06:00

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-09-07T00:43:00.000-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(19)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments: 9.1.5 - Make Biblically-based choices when encountering

Absolute Monarchs : A Study in Power by Nathan Roher and Brian Bruce

2007-08-21T06:42:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Absolute Monarchs : A Study in PowerGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Nathan Roher and Brian BruceSUBJECT: HistoryDATE: OVERVIEW: To help students make the connection between the powerrelationships in their own lives and the power of absolute monarchs.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: Power()BRIDGE: Relationship ScenariosESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the power relationships in your own life?OUTCOMES: Standards

My Family Is... by Kathy Goddard

2007-08-20T06:49:00.000-06:00

TITLE: My Family Is...GRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Kathy GoddardSUBJECT: Creative WritingDATE: OVERVIEW: Students will:1) understand and appreciate unity in diversity possible in familiesthrough the literary device of metaphor2) use higher level thinking skills of analysis and evaluation3) communicate ideas effectively to peers 4) defend personal choices5) plan, create, and revise an original

Poetic Devices by Lenore Askew and Kathy Farr

2007-08-09T12:56:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Poetic DevicesGRADE: 1AUTHOR: Lenore Askew and Kathy FarrSUBJECT: Language Arts DATE: 5/1/2007OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will be able to identify and apply poetic devices. About the Authors: Lenore Askew and Kathy Farr are high school teachers at Shikellamy High School, Shikellamy School District, Northumberland, PA. The are participants in the Shikellamy 4MAT Implementation

The New Vision - Theodore C. Sorensen

2007-08-08T18:55:00.001-06:00

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A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-08-08T07:17:00.000-06:00

TITLE: A Model Plan GRADE: K-Adult AUTHOR: Bernice McCarthy SUBJECT: Education DATE: 1/18/2006 OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System. HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(20) BRIDGE: bridge ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential Question OUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, become Standards

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-08-06T12:55:00.001-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK: CONCEPT: The Concept(20)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments: test 6 - test6CONNECT: Connect1. Connect: co (with) +

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2007-08-02T13:09:00.001-06:00

Foundations and Frameworks: Grade 4 Setting by Fran Zidron

2007-08-01T08:32:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Foundations and Frameworks: Grade 4 SettingGRADE: IntermediateAUTHOR: Fran ZidronSUBJECT: Reading/Language ArtsDATE:OVERVIEW: Given teacher-selected text, each studentidentifies setting as a story element (time,place, importance to story, contribution tostory's conflict).HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Story Elements: Setting(18)BRIDGE: Identifying CharacteristicsESSENTIAL QUESTION: Where does this

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-07-20T12:50:00.001-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: The Concept(20)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments:ELA.11-12.1.A/: > Identify and analyze new terminology

Friendship by Laurie J. Kelly

2007-07-20T11:49:00.000-06:00

TITLE: FriendshipGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Laurie J. KellySUBJECT: EnglishDATE: OVERVIEW: Objective: The students will gain knowledge and skill in buildingstronger friendships by understanding how relationships grow and changethroughout life. About the Author: Laurie Kelly is a 2nd grade teacher with Paterson PublicSchools, Paterson, NJ. She is a certified 4MAT trainer for her district.Required

Absolute Monarchs : A Study in Power by Nathan Roher and Brian Bruce

2007-07-18T08:38:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Absolute Monarchs : A Study in PowerGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Nathan Roher and Brian BruceSUBJECT: HistoryDATE:OVERVIEW: To help students make the connection between the power relationships in their own lives and the power of absolute monarchs.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Power()BRIDGE: Relationship ScenariosESSENTIAL QUESTION: What are the power relationships in your own life?OUTCOMES:Standards

Wheel One: Webinar Series by

2007-07-18T08:38:00.000-06:00

TITLE: Wheel One: Webinar SeriesGRADE:AUTHOR:SUBJECT:DATE:OVERVIEW:HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: ()BRIDGE:ESSENTIAL QUESTION:OUTCOMES:Standards Alignments:CONNECT: Create an opposite experienceCreate an experience in which students experience the absence of the concept. What would things be like if this thing had never existed?ATTEND: Read 2 others and list commonalitiesIMAGE: Images: Bright and dark

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-07-18T05:41:00.001-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: The Concept(20)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES: What learners will know, be able to do, becomeStandards Alignments:ELA.K-3.1.A/: > Apply word analysis skills (e.g.,

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2007-07-18T05:04:00.001-06:00

Five Points of Assessment

2007-07-16T14:38:00.001-06:00

Marketing 101 by Michael McCarthy

2007-07-13T14:05:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Marketing 101GRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: Michael McCarthySUBJECT: MarketingDATE:OVERVIEW:HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: PERCEPTION()BRIDGE:ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does perception influence a buyersʻ behaviorOUTCOMES: To position a product relative to competitive positions.To build matrixes to compare features.Standards Alignments:CONNECT: PERCEPTION EXPERIENCEATTEND: DISCUSS EXPERIENCE IN SMALL

Safe Driving Practices by R. Apple, S. Bassler, M. Causey, L. Grimm, J. Muskett, B. Reinwald

2007-07-13T10:50:00.001-06:00

TITLE: Safe Driving PracticesGRADE: High SchoolAUTHOR: R. Apple, S. Bassler, M. Causey, L. Grimm, J. Muskett, B. ReinwaldSUBJECT: Driver's EducationDATE:OVERVIEW: Objective: Students will learn the basic principles and practices of defensive driving and the responsibility of the driver. About the Authors: Rodney Apple teaches Driver's Education at Washington-Lee High School, Arlington

A Model Plan by Bernice McCarthy

2007-06-03T16:28:00.001-06:00

TITLE: A Model PlanGRADE: K-AdultAUTHOR: Bernice McCarthySUBJECT: EducationDATE: 1/18/2006OVERVIEW: To provide a detailed explanation of each of the eight steps of the 4MAT System.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: The Concept(20)BRIDGE: bridgeESSENTIAL QUESTION: Essential QuestionOUTCOMES:Standards Alignments:3.1.1/: Represent place value from hundredths to ten-thousands flexibly ()3.1.3/: Compare and order

Biomes by Kristin Pigneri

2007-05-10T15:01:00.001-06:00

TITLE: BiomesGRADE: IntermediateAUTHOR: Kristin PigneriSUBJECT: ScienceDATE:OVERVIEW: Students will acquire knowledge of each of the 6 land biomes and learn about species that do and do not live in their area.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Interactions and Adaptations()BRIDGE: Compare and ContrastESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do different species adapt and interact within the different biomes and what determines

Magnetism by Mary Lou Beverly

2007-05-10T13:10:00.001-06:00

TITLE: MagnetismGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Mary Lou BeverlySUBJECT: ScienceDATE:OVERVIEW: Objective: To develop an understanding of the properties of magnets.About the Author: Mary Lou Beverly is a teacher of K-2 gifted resource students at Webster Elementary Model Technology School, St. Augustine, Florida.HOMEWORK:CONCEPT: Properties()BRIDGE: Pet MagnetsESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why is magnetism a

Maps by Jacqueline Panico

2007-05-10T13:09:00.001-06:00

TITLE: MapsGRADE: PrimaryAUTHOR: Jacqueline PanicoSUBJECT: Social StudiesDATE:OVERVIEW: Objective: The children will understand that maps are images of the real thing, just like photographs.About the Author: Jacqueline Panico is a teacher at Paterson Public Schools in Paterson, NJ.Required Resources: Map of Paterson, photos of children, other maps, magazines, a self-made cassette with