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March 2010, Vol. 1

	Dear Teachers, Happy St. Patrick's Day! This March 17, celebrate all things Irish by learning more about the holiday itself, the history of Ireland, and the country's symbols and icons. Here's some good news: it's almost spring! March 20 marks the beginning of the season that heralds warmer weather and blooming flowers, so discover the spring lessons, activities, and printables TeacherVision® has to offer. Portfolios are a great resource for the classroom; they can be used as a method of assessment, a collection of a student's current work, or a showcase of your professional accomplishments. Best Wishes, The Editors of TeacherVision.com FEATURES Grades K–2 March 17 is St. Patrick's Day; spring begins on March 20. St. Patrick's Day Coloring Page A Pot of Gold Class Garden Rainbow of Flowers Bulletin Board Spring Coloring Page More K–2 Resources Grades 3–5 Leprechauns, pots of gold, and shamrocks are fun and traditional icons to use in your classroom for St. Patrick's Day. Leprechaun Marionette Potato People Favorite Spring Activities Going on a Spring Scavenger Hunt Butterfly Garden More 3–5 Resources Grades 6–8 Spring is a great time to introduce a unit on flower, plant, and animal reproduction. The Shamrock Patch St. Patrick's Day: More Dallas Than Dublin Seasonal Activities Vernal Equinox No Silent Springs: Rachel Carson More 6–8 Resources Grades 9–12 Discuss the background of St. Patrick's Day with your students, then have them read about Irish history. Symbolism of Irish Flag Northern Ireland Primer Fenian Movement Irish Almanac Spanish Vocabulary Challenge: Springtime More 9–12 Resources TEACHING TOOLS Portfolios Make portfolios an integral part of the assessment and evaluation in your classroom. Introduction to Portfolios Portfolio Guide Portfolio Assessment Professional Portfolios for Teachers More Portfolio Resources				Passover   Passover begins at sundown on March 29. Paper Seder Plate (K–2) Favorite Passover Activities (K–12) Passover, the Jewish Festival of Freedom (3–8) Decoupage Seder Plate (3–10) Passover Symbols (6–12)   Brain Awareness Week   Help students discover the many wonders of the human brain during Brain Awareness Week (Mar. 15–21). Geography of the Brain (5–6) Left Brain vs. Right Brain Activity (6–12) Science and Technology: The Brain (2–3) Brain Science Curriculum (3–4) The Brain/Nerve Cells: Blank Printable (6–12) More Brain Resources   New Content   Check out the most recent additions to TeacherVision. Weather Forecast Bulletin Board (1–5) Little House: Five Original Pioneer Girls—Classroom Activity Guide (3–6) The Day the World Exploded Teacher's Guide (5–8) Purple Heart Reading Guide (7–12) Pride and Prejudice Teacher's Guide (9–12) More Recent Additions   Timely Topics   International Women's Day (March 8) 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