Literacy, Languages and the Arts
MARCH 13-19, 2013 |
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Find the latest educational resources from Iowa Public Television.
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Phonological Awareness Instruction:
Elkonin Boxes 
Grade Range: PK-3
This video features a teacher using Elkonin Boxes as an instructional strategy to help her early primary students bridge phonological awareness and phonics.
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Old Time Music
Grade Range: 9-12
Discover the tradition of old time music, understand the influences that inspired the music, and get to know famous banjo player Charlie Poole.
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Storybook Creator
Grade Range: PreK-1
Encourage students to play this Super WHY! game, Storybook Creator, to practice reading and writing and discover that they have the power to change the story!
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Designing Jewelry Using the Human Form
Grade Range: 6-8, 9-12
This artist is both a painter and jeweler who uses the shapes found in the human body to create her jewelry designs. This lesson covers drawing, the human figure and jewelry making.
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Cyndi Lauper and the Rock 'n' Roll Image
Grade Range: 6-12
Explore the roles of women in rock n' roll, delving into the artistic expressions of pop icon Cyndi Lauper. Consider how artists use imagery and symbolism in songs to challenge our expectations.
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The Story of Pocahontas 
Grade Range: 5-12
In this free, engaging lesson, students explore what may have happened when Pocahontas and John Smith met by comparing popular and historical versions of the famous story.
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