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March is filled with a variety of activities including everything from March Madness, St. Patrick's Day, the first day of spring and spring holidays to Read Across America.

Great sites to check out: Create a Chart of Objective-Based Learning Tasks. The Differentiator is a simple online tool that helps you create objectives based on Bloom’s Revised Taxonomy. Wonderopolis is a place where wonder and learning are nurtured through the power of discovery, creativity and imagination. Dynamic Curriculum Algebra I - additional practice for End of Course has been added. Resources are organized by chapters and by SPI. Apps in Education How Has Technology Changed Your Teaching? In their follow-up posts, our teacher-panelists discuss practical ways to optimize technology in the classroom and enhance student learning.

Many of our schools take this time to devote special attention to reading and develop special events that center on reading. Read Across America celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss on March 2, 2012. If you have not planned your events, it is not too late to begin. Check out these sites to get started! Activity Ideas Certificate of Appreciation from NEA Seussville Do not miss these sites that are loaded with links for activities and ideas for a fun-filled day. Please join us as we celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Birthday. Visit Jefferson Lab and engage in the Oobleck activity . (grade 6). The term "Oobleck" is derived from the book Bartholomew and the Oobleck, by Dr. Seuss.

Microsoft Spotlight
Apply Today to the Microsoft Partners in Learning 2012 US Forum Microsoft is seeking innovative examples of how technology is impacting student learning. The US Forum is open to all K-12 educators. The intent is to showcase examples of classroom innovation. Apply to this unique professional learning experience, share ideas and collaborate with inspiring educators from across the country. CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.

Get Students Marching in March with Math.
	Use March Madness to Engage students in Math! Visit these sites for ideas and activities: March Madness, March Madness Probability Activity & More, Math Basketball, and TN Sports Math.
	March 14 is Pi Day. Create a little fun using math and helping students remember math information. Click here for a list of activities.

National Women's History Month celebrates great women through the ages. The 2011 theme, "*Our History is Our Strength" places the spotlight on women of the 20th Century, highlighted in the National Portrait Gallery. The Library of Congress* has a wonderful collection of sites for National Women's History Month. This site also has a guide for teachers.


Irish Blessings History of St. Patrick's Day The legend of the Shamrock and Blarney Stone More


March is National Nutrition Month. March brings spring weather, new beginnings for the earth, and a time for students and adults be revisit eating and exercise habits. Visit these sites to develop strategies for improving life-style practices. Making Good Decisions about Eating and Exercise ( grades 6-8) Food Power Pyramid (K-2) Got Broccoli? (3-5) Heart 1: Transplant (9-12) Heart 2: Changing Lifestyles (9-12) Liquid calories You are what you eat What is this? Investigating nutrition information (6-8) Let's Move Graphing our Snacks (3-12)

Planet Picks Dr Seuss Read Across America Dr Seuss Trivia Dr Seuss Dr Seuss And High Frequency Words Horton Hatches The Egg Activities One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish (preK - 1 math lesson) March 2012 Calendar and Math Activitites March Lunch Count Lets Celebrate Pi Day Number Order Shamrocks Saint Patricks Day Resource Pack


Events in March: March 2 Read Across America Day National Women's History Month - Women Who Changed History Red Cross Month National Nutrition Month Music in Our Schools Month March 14 - Einstein's Birthday March 14 - Pi Day March 17 - St. Patrick's Day March 20 - Vernal Equinox
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