This is a story of a gifted teacher and how she impacts her students and their community in post World War II Alaska. Fredrika (Fred), a young girl living in rural Alaska, narrates this story. Fred describes how life in Athabasca changes after a new teacher, Miss Agnes, comes to their school. Fred had experienced a series of teachers who did not understand the local culture and customs. Miss Agnes is different. She genuinely cares about the children as individuals and makes what they are learning relevant to their lives. Miss Agnes uses innovative teaching methods to engage
Anchored Science by Mi-STAR is a comprehensive middle school science curriculum driven by a bold vision for the future, where science isn’t just a subject but a powerful, integrated body of knowledge that equips students to tackle today’s pressing societal challenges. This curriculum harnesses the full potential of the Next Generation Science Standards, empowering students to actively engage with science and engineering practices. They’ll move beyond the classroom, using their sk
As this module begins, students are asked to think about what it means to make work easier. They then try out experiences and challenges using levers, planes, and pulleys and explore the advantages and disadvantages of each.
At the end of the module, they are challenged to analyze a construction site that has no power and decide which simple machine is most appropriate for each task.
Writing is an integr
In this unit, students learn about algebra as a set of concepts tied to the representation of relationships either by words, tables or graphics. They extend their notion of variable from a letter in an equation that represents a number to a more broad definition, that of a quantity that varies or changes. Students also study constant and varying rates of change as an intuitive introduction to slope.
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Explore the meaning of freedom in this story set in the late 1700s through the eyes of Sarah Bishop. Sarah Bishop tells the story of a young girl who is caught up in the conflict between Loyalist and Patriot colonists and between American and British soldiers at the beginning of the Revolutionary War. Sarah is forced from her home on an adventure to find her brother and a peaceful place away from the fighting. Wanted for a crime she did not commit, Sarah learns to survive on her own, facing challenges from people and from nature and finding loyal friends along the way.
The OpenSciEd elementary science program aligns with all NGSS standards for elementary education.
Dive into the enchanting tale of Aalto & Skunk: Kittie’s Tales, a heartwarming children’s book that celebrates the joy and wonders of companionship through the adventures of two adorable kitties. Adopted into a loving home, Alto and Skunk share an unbreakable bond, exploring the world paw-in-paw and discovering the simple pleasures of life together. Through their eyes, we’re reminded of the beauty that surrounds us and the magic of friendship that makes every m