Sweets --- for the Sweet!
Good
Living - an act of intelligence, by which we choose things
which have an agreeable taste rather than those which do
not...........Brillat-Savarin
 Punxsutawney Phil's Forecast - Will he see
his shadow?
Punxsutawney Phil - Information
straight from Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania!
You can also check Groundhog.org for a history
of the day and activities!
Groundhog
Central - Discover predictions of groundhogs
across North America.
Groundhog Day - Read more
about the origin, the facts, and see a timeline
of shadows here!
And try Groundhog's Day
for Kids (and kids at heart!)
Enchanted
Learning Groundhog Day - Crafts, Activities, Printable
Books
Groundhog
Day Quiz - Test your knowledge!
 Will the Groundhog
see his shadow? Poll your students to see what they predict!
(MS Excel file)
Groundhog
SMART Notebook Lesson - Learn more about Groundhogs!!
 Super
Bowl XLI - February 4, 2007
Provide
your football fans an opportunity to research and learn more about
Super Bowl XLI --- teams - location - Roman numerals - facts
- interpret data using a table - graph favorite team using MS
Excel, and more!
Super Bowl XLI (MS
Word file) Favorite
Team (MS Excel file)
 Explore!
Straight
from the Heart - February is the month to learn more about
YOUR heart! Use the interactive sites found at the top of the
page with your class. Health and P.E teachers, as well as classroom
teachers, will find lots of creative and fun activities. Be sure
to play the"Who Wants To Be a Millionaire Heart" game!!
There are technology integration activities using Inspiration, Excel, MS
Word, MS Paint in the Activities section!
Five
Senses with a Kiss! - Use your senses to observe the characteristics
of a Hershey's Kiss. Record your observations using Inspiration,
then use MS Word to write a descriptive paragraph.
Magnificent
Magnets! - Do opposites attract or repel? Examine
magnets, visit Internet resources, and perform hands-on experiments
to answer questions, then create
a "Photo Story" to present information about magnets
to others!
Love
Learning!
Take a visit back to 18th century Williamsburg and learn about Colonial
Craftsmen!
Students can research craftsmen and produce a PowerPoint
show or Publisher brochure to present information. This is a wonderful
opportunity to integrate technology into your curriculum!
February
- Black History Month
- Celebrate
Black History - Biographies/photos of over 20 famous
African Americans.
- Stamp
on Black History - This site profiles important Black
American musicians, athletes, political figures, and
others who are featured on U.S. postage
stamps. The stamps are accompanied by biographies
and a Black History Tour. For fun, you can test your
knowledge with a Black History Quiz, solve word searches
and crossword puzzles, print coloring pages, make crafts,
and enjoy recipes.
- Black
History (abcteach) Writing Worksheets, Riddles, Reading
Comprehension Activities
- Travel
the Underground Railroad - This is a super site
for learning about the adventures of Harriet Tubman and
the Underground Railroad. You just have to
try this one!
- Harriet
Tubman and the Underground Railroad - A site developed
by a second grade class.
- Dr. Martin Luther
King Internet Hunt - Explore/Search for answers
- Learn!
- Paul Robeson (MS Word Document)
- This game on Paul Robeson is adapted from Footsteps magazine.
The directions and materials needed are included in the
Word document.
- African
American History Month - Links to
Internet resources, books, and activities for learning
more about Martin Luther King and African American History
Experience
AFRICA!
The
Living Africa - Did you know the longest
river in the world is in Africa? Do you know
the name of it? Learn more about the Land, the People,
Wildlife, & National Parks - even go on a Virtual Safari!
- Africa! -
(from PBS) A super way to learn more about Africa!
Explore the regions, Africa for Kids, Photoscope, Teacher
Tools (Lesson Plans), etc.........a wonderful resource!
- Explore
Africa with Anansi! The Quest for
the Magic Calabash! Take your students on this quest
with the famous Anansi (spider) to gain facts about Africa
-- Interactive learning!
Celebrate
Presidents Day!
George
Washington: A National Portrait - Treat your students to
3 areas of this web site: Explore the Portrait (interactive learning),
Portrait for Kids (a mystery adventure), and The Patriot Papers
(life & times of George Washington). It will be an activity
they will remember!
Mount Vernon -
Tour the 3 levels of this famous mansion in Virginia as well
as the grounds! Learn more about George Washington!
Meet George
Washington - Did you know Washington was a leader in the development
of American agriculture? Explore his passion for his land!
The Diaries of George
Washington - from American Memory - Library of Congress
Abraham
Lincoln - Classroom activities, an online quiz, treasure
hunt, picture gallery, and additional links for learning!
Abraham
Lincoln Online: Internet resources
for studying Abraham Lincoln - Quotes, Speeches, Writings,
Images, Places, Biography, Quizzes, and more!
The
American Presidency: A Glorious Burden This
web site from the Smithsonian Institute is an excellent
resource for information about Presidents, the President's
Job, Campaigns, Life in the White House, and more! Do try
some of the interactive hands-on Presidential Activities
- "Children Write to the President", "The President's Seal",
The President Has Many Roles", "All the President's Children",
and "Polling: Your Opinion Counts." (Click on the Activities
tab.)
Mount Rushmore
(American Experience) What 4 Presidents
are carved on this famous National Monument in South Dakota?
Learn more about how the sculpture was created.
Name That President -
Identify ten Presidents from their picture in this online game.
President's
Day (from abcteach) - Reading comprehension activities and
more!
President's Day! Features
Lincoln and Washington; biographical information, word searches,
and photos
The American Presidency -
(from Grolier) The history of Presidents, biographies, elections,
and more - all grade levels
Who Is That? Identify
the President from clues - from FunBrain!
America's
Presidents - A Crossword Scavenger Hunt Puzzle
CHOCOLATE! Yum....mmm....mmm!
Be sure to visit Discover
Hershey! Click "making chocolate"
to find out how chocolate is made!
You may want to learn more about Milton
Hershey himself!
February 14 - Valentine's Day!
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