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Educator Guides by Donna McDine

Powder Monkey Educator’s Guide - FREE download below...

The Powder Monkey Educator's Guide is a comprehensive across the curriculum based teaching tool for English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and as well as Homeschooling families. 

Book Summary/About the Author 

Interview with Author, Donna McDine 

About the Illustrator 

Interview with Illustrator, K.C. Snider 

Background, Discussion Questions 

ACTIVITIES: 

Language Arts

Journal Entry, Photo Inspired Story, Word Search Info, Vocabulary, Nautical Language

Integrated Language Arts/Social Studies

Topics for Group Study, Presentation Boards

Social Studies and Math

Timeline, Mapping and Geography, Navigational Math, Calculations, Measurement,

Bell Time, Make an Anemometer, Make a Wind Gauge, Recipe Math, Cooking

Science

Wind Vane, Story of Navigation, North Star, Make a Sextant, Make a Compass,

Moon/Gravity/Tides, Sea Currents, Animals on Board

Science and Technology

Munitions/Ammunition

Health, Hygiene, and Personal Safety

Diet and Deficiencies, Sea Legs and Motion Sickness, Ear Care and Loss of Hearing,

Personal Hygiene/Sanitation

Other

Knot Tying, Bullying/Violence, Bullying Resources

Bullying Resources/Powder Monkey Book Suggestions

Website Suggestions

Powder Monkey Picture, Word Search, Word Search Key


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Powder Monkey Educator's Guide - FREE Download

Hockey Agony Educator’s Guide - FREE download below...

The Hockey Agony Educator's Guide is a comprehensive across the curriculum based teaching tool for English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and as well as Homeschooling families. 

Book Summary/About the Author 

Interview with Author, Donna McDine 

Interview with Illustrator, Julie Hammond

Language Arts

Journal Entry, Word Search, Vocabulary, Language of Hockey

Integrated Language Arts/Social Studies

Topics for Group Study, Presentation Boards

Social Studies/Economics/Geography

NHL Hockey Map, State That Team, Professional Considerations, Hockey History, Important Names in Hockey

Science

Skeletal System, Broken Bones and First Aid

Science/Technology/Engineering

Resurfacing Ice, Zamboni

Integrated Science and Math

Freezing Point of Water

Math

Distance, Clock/Time

Health and Relationships

Anger Management, Bullying and Peer Pressure, Character Development

Books and Media Suggestions 

Resources/End Matter

Word Find, Word Find Answer Key 


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Hockey Agony Educator's Guide - FREE Download
The Golden Pathway Educator’s Guide - FREE download below...

The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide is a comprehensive across the curriculum based teaching tool for English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Art teachers, as well as Homeschooling families. 

ACTIVITIES: 
  • Language Arts: Writing/Vocabulary
  • Integrated Language Arts/Social Studies: Topical Study/Presentation Boards
  • Social Studies: Timeline, Mapping and Geography
  • Math: Map Work Mathematics, Calculations, Time, Recipe Math, Quilt Math
  • Science: Astronomy, Skin, Plants and Crops, Alcoholism, Five Senses
  • Role Playing, Disguises and Escape/Safe Houses
  • Toys and Games of the 19th Century: Make a Rag Doll, Make a Nettie Doll, Information on Games/Toys
  • Songs of Slavery and the Underground Railroad: Background Information and Lyrics
  • More Fun Art Projects, Activities, and Resources: Coloring Sheets, Printables, Juneteenth, Make A Tin Can Lantern

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The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide - FREE Download
 



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