tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post5059304735125772918..comments2024-03-27T19:29:44.479-04:00Comments on The Middle School Mouth: Inside my Social Studies Interactive NotebookThe Middle School Mouthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07710270145582598474noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-28880333853915598152012-08-09T15:09:58.493-04:002012-08-09T15:09:58.493-04:00That is actually something I found online by accid...That is actually something I found online by accident. You can probably do a search for it and it will pop up. I found it, printed it, and didn't book mark it or anything.<br /><br />Sorry!<br /><br />RandyThe Middle School Mouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710270145582598474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-52569346501527703582012-08-09T14:52:33.567-04:002012-08-09T14:52:33.567-04:00Is the paper plate project for longitude and latit...Is the paper plate project for longitude and latitude in the book as well? I'm new to fourth grade and need more instructions on that particular one. Thank you so much!<br /><br />MistyMistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945656563247442989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-7676193156614941562012-07-13T23:55:16.200-04:002012-07-13T23:55:16.200-04:00Sorry about the blurry picture...I "borrowed&...Sorry about the blurry picture...I "borrowed" it from the Dinah Zike website. Like I said in my post, I let a co-worker borrow my copy and it has yet to be returned - when it is, I will post a much better picture.<br /><br />I wil try to create a link to the actual book so you can just click from here...but that could be above and beyond my techie abilities.<br /><br />Try clicking here: <a href="http://dinah.mybigcommerce.com/dinah-zikes-notebooking-central-notebook-foldables-physical-geography-and-map-skills/" rel="nofollow">Dinah Zike's Notebooking Central Notebook Foldables Physical Geography and Map Skills</a><br /><br />Hope this helps!<br /><br />RandyThe Middle School Mouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710270145582598474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-46685608543580319472012-07-13T19:44:42.939-04:002012-07-13T19:44:42.939-04:00Hey
I was wanting to know the name of the foldab...Hey <br /><br />I was wanting to know the name of the foldables book that you had put up here. The picture was not very clear.<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-14410356362029983692012-06-27T06:23:15.813-04:002012-06-27T06:23:15.813-04:00Just came across your blog on pinterest and love i...Just came across your blog on pinterest and love it! I've already saved you to the home screen on my iPhone. :-)<br /><br />I just thought if add that I think the InspirEd materials are amazing!! I used the government and economics units at a previous school and it was some of the best teaching I've ever done!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-84794632761647049852012-06-26T21:16:58.505-04:002012-06-26T21:16:58.505-04:00I use composition books as a postgrad in a super s...I use composition books as a postgrad in a super similar way (came across your post randomly from Pinterest). I feel numbering the pages and creating the 'table of contents' is an important process in learning as it 'forces' you to keep every page in the notebook and to stop being 'precious' with everything - it's your work/resource/journal/whatever, who cares if there are mistakes?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-85869091434206529312012-06-24T11:32:52.725-04:002012-06-24T11:32:52.725-04:00I only purchased 3 thematic units for this past sc...I only purchased 3 thematic units for this past school year. One on geography, one on Ancient Civilizations, and one on Ancient Egypt. Had I remained in 6th grade teaching language arts and social studies, I would have purchased the other units and used only them and supplemented with other activities and/or PowerPoints. I like the InspirEd Educators activities because they were a mix of hands-on, independent student reading, small group activities, and research done either independently, in pairs, or in small groups. <br /><br />I have not looked into the binders, so I'm not sure how much "stuff" is in them. I really liked the units, they werew a lifesaver for me as we are switching to our state's essential standards to complement the Common Core and the text I had was on South Americe and Europe. <br /><br />Please let me know if this doesn't answer your questions. Send me your email address and I'll share a sample lesson I found with you for you to check out the InspirEd Educators stuff.<br /><br />RandyThe Middle School Mouthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07710270145582598474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-39938156972203330962012-06-21T22:22:53.115-04:002012-06-21T22:22:53.115-04:00I love your blog! It seems that we have the same t...I love your blog! It seems that we have the same teaching style. With that said I have a question for you about the InspirEd Educators products that you used. <br /><br />I am a 6th grade teacher who will be teaching geography of the Western Hemisphere this fall. We are moving from state standards to Common Core for 2012-2013. Our current 6th grade book examines the Civil War Era, not geography. We are not eligible to adopt new books until the 2013-2014 school year. Therefore, I am looking for a program to take the place of a textbook for at least one year. I am a very hands-on teacher and love projects and assignments that require my students to apply what they have learned. <br /><br />I noticed that you used the Thematic Units. Would these be enough to create a curriculum or would I need to purchase the binders also?<br /><br />Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051402739361757286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-63754328843950032012012-06-07T23:41:21.770-04:002012-06-07T23:41:21.770-04:00Your creativity is refreshing. I have thoroughly e...Your creativity is refreshing. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog posts and cannot wait to see more. Making middle school fun and engaging is a real challenge. Thanks for your posts and ideas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-31969017585673625982012-05-20T17:56:59.150-04:002012-05-20T17:56:59.150-04:00I just discovered this blog today through Pinteres...I just discovered this blog today through Pinterest and I'm already bookmarking a ton of great ideas through your links, as well as this blog! It's so rare to find middle/high school teacher resources, and your ideas are so great! Esp. considering you're teaching language arts AND social studies... oh man, this site is making me SO excited for improving my lessons! Thank you!Hot Mess Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16896406754967079243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3836542395655835643.post-42579694241556982872012-05-20T11:39:49.462-04:002012-05-20T11:39:49.462-04:00I love your interactive notebooks! I just started ...I love your interactive notebooks! I just started experimenting this year with them and the kids love them. Thanks for the great ideas.Bridgetnoreply@blogger.com