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March 2010, Vol. 2

	Dear Teachers, Don't let your study of history focus primarily on the accomplishments of men; remind students that women have also achieved great things throughout American history. Take advantage of Women's History Month (March) to approach this topic. The health of our nation's children is an important topic, and we all know that a lack of adequate nutrition is a real problem. Use our activities and lessons to teach students about how they can make healthy meal choices and inform them about the vitamins and minerals found in food. Though much of the school year has already passed, it is never too late to learn new teaching methods to improve your success as a teacher. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURES Grades K–2 Celebrate Women's History Month with classroom activities. Women's Right to Vote Little Book Learn About Pocahontas The Keeping Quilt Enrichment Activities Good Enough to Eat Activity Guide Math in Science: Favorite Fruits Fruit and Art More K–2 Resources Grades 3–5 Help students improve their health by teaching them about nutrients and good food choices. March Is Women's History Month, Katie Kazoo! Celebrate Women's History Amelia to Zora Teacher Guide Daily Journal Topics: Fabulous Food A Sweet Start to Science Nutrition and You More 3–5 Resources Grades 6–8 Teach the history of the women's suffrage movement and the accomplishments of famous women. Famous Women and Their Accomplishments Quiz Famous Women Suffragettes Larger-Than-Life Lara Discussion Guide Health & Nutrition Printable Book What Are Nutrients? More 6–8 Resources Grades 9–12 Teach the basics of good nutrition and what constitutes a balanced diet. The Declaration of Sentiments & Your Rights Notable Quotes by Women Quiz Identifying Vitamin Sources Chew on This Teacher's Guide What Is a Balanced Diet? Chemistry of Cooking More 9–12 Resources TEACHING TOOLS Teaching Methods Diversify your teaching strategies by implementing service-learning projects and integrating technology into your classroom. Lesson Methodologies Cooperative Learning Standards for Good Teaching Multiple Intelligences Levels of Questions in Bloom's Taxonomy More Teaching Methods				Youth Art Month   March is Youth Art Month. Papier-Mâché Piggy Bank (K–6) Longhouses, Canoes, and Totem Poles (2–5) Human Body Art Projects (3–5) Recycled Art (3–8) Egg Art (5–8) More Art Resources   Hungry Caterpillar Month   Eric Carle's classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar is celebrating its 41st anniversary this month. Be one of millions of people worldwide who will observe this milestone, and enjoy The Very Hungry Caterpillar Day activity kit. Chock-full of lesson plan ideas, this printable will satisfy your appetite for the perfect spring activity! Plus, find more activities for all of Eric Carle's works.   Deaf History Month   Deaf History Month runs from March 13 until April 15. The Miracle Worker: Ideas and Activities Manual Alphabet Silent Communication Sign It, Don't Say It Educating Children Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing   New Content   Find our most recent additions to TeacherVision! The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane Reader's Theater (2–6) Dateline: Troy Discussion Guide (7–12) Author Amy Hest on New York, Writing, and Love (3–7) Scream Street Series Activity Kit (3–5) Tuff Fluff's Private Eye Party Kit (1–4) More New Content   Timely Topics   Poison Prevention Week (March 14–20) St. Patrick's Day (March 17) Spring Begins (March 20) World Poetry Day (March 21) Passover Begins at Sundown (March 29) National Nutrition Month (March) Women's History Month (March) More March Events