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Social Studies News & Links - November 2008

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 8:02:02 PM

Educators - find new information and links below relating to Social Studies: http://www.7oaks.org/site/benzaidmaneducationalresourcecentre/file/Social%20Studies/November_Social_Studies.pdf

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EAL SUPPORT KITS

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:55:00 PM

A large classroom kit for teaching English as an additional language. There are five of these kits available: 2 elementary level, 2 middle years level and 1 secondary level. Each contains approximately 18-20 books and audio CDs. Elementary Kit#1Barcode 36871 Elementary Kit #2Barcode 36872 Middle Years Kit #1Barcode 36873 Middle Years Kit #2Barcode 36874 Secondary KitBarcode 36875 These kits can be booked online or contact BZERC at 582-2022, ext. 233.

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Global Issues for Students series

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:39:34 PM

Series provides an in-depth analysis of current world problems, their historical roots and diverse viewpoints and solutions. Series includes 7 DVDs:--Africa: challenges in the 21st century--Genocide--Global economic issues--Global environmental issues--Global science & technology issues--Latin America: challenges in the 21st century--Human rights Call number for this series is AV 909 G51

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Canadian Geographic Kids series

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:38:59 PM

Series explores the geography, ecology and culture of Canada through on location experiences. Set of 10 DVDs (25 minutes each) includes the following titles:--Charlottetown--Halifax--Iqaluit--Prince Edward County--Québec City--Regina--St. John's--Toronto--Upper Ottawa River Valley--Winnipeg For ages 8-14.

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Life in the Middle Ages series

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:28:00 PM

Series explores the lives of people in the Middle Ages, as well as the housing, food, clothing and entertainment of the times. Series of 8 DVDs (23 minutes each) includes:--The doctor--A history of the Middle Ages--The knight--The merchant--The monk--The noble--The serf--Social structure in the Middle Ages. For grades 4-8.

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Sesame English: ESL for Children series

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:27:38 PM

Series uses humour, physical action and music to introduce basic English expressions, vocabulary and sentence structure. Language tracks include: English and Spanish, Hmong, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese and English only. Series of 13 DVDs (approx. 28 minutes each) includes:--Animals & pets 1 & 2--Family & home 1 & 2--Food & eating 1 & 2--Friends 1, 2 & 3--Toys, games & sports 1 & 2--Weather, seasons & time 1 & 2. This series is for grades

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Signing Time series

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:27:12 PM

Series introduces children to a "hands-on" second language - American Sign Language (ASL). Rachel Coleman, along with cousins Alex and Leah, invite babies and toddlers to "come sign with us" in this series of 10 DVDs (30 minutes each). Titles include:--ABC signs--Everyday signs--Family, feelings & fun--The great outdoors--My day--My first signs--My neighbourhood--Playtime signs--Time to eat--Welcome to school. For ages 0-5 but useful with primary/elementary grades.

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New Art Kits at BZERC!

By M. Pohorily on Thursday, September 25, 2008 at 3:26:49 PM

Arts Attack Grades 1-5 A complete art curriculum on DVD, offering an entire developmental sequential art program based on the teaching of art elements and principles. Program includes hands-on lessons in art appreciation, art history and cultural diversity. Each kit contains 6 DVDs and a large teacher's handbook. Separate kits for each grade from 1 to 5.

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