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	The Gingerbread Man Goes Around the World by Charlotte McGovern This project is a K-2, learner-centered, thematic unit introducing children to the classic Gingerbread Man theme including stories from around the world. As you read these stories, children will learn about the cultures of different countries.
	Run, Run, As Fast As You Can!!! by Cynthia Melendez Gingerbread Retellings - Working collaboratively, students contribute several clips to their Gingerbread Story Movie by writing their own version of the Gingerbread Man and creating illustrations that portray and support their writing.
	Edible Gardens by Maya Rattiner This project introduces second graders to the idea of growing their own food. The first step in this project is a brief introduction to Victory Gardens in San Francisco, the next step is an exploration of different fruits and vegetables and how they grow.
	The Wonderful World of Art by Ellen Tognolini This project will be about abstract art. We will study what abstract art is, how we can make abstract art, what tools we use to make abstract art, and study some abstract artists and their work. We will get to see some pictures of artist’s abstract art and then make abstract artwork of our own!
	Frog Families by Renee Rausch What if you were born a frog? The second grade students will research frogs and their life cycle using pre-selected internet sites and the book Frogs, by Gail Gibbons. They will keep a journal with diagrams, notes, and digital pictures while watching live tadpoles within the classroom develop into frogs.
	The 21st Century Kindergarten Classroom by Michael Tillyer This project is for all Kindergarten teachers who are looking to incorporate 21st Century skills into their classrooms. Like so much of education, Kindergarten has changed incredibly in the past two decades. Higher standards, increased social issues and the bombardment of new media for these five year olds has created many new problems and excitements.
	Celebrate Tangrams! by Roxanne Clement In this project students listen to Grandfather Tang’s Story, by Ann Tompert, make tangram animals in the school’s Media Center Lab. Then they go online to solve tangram puzzles.
	International Dot Day by Roxanne Clement Find out how one school is helping to celebrate this unique event by encouraging students to "Make their Mark" and make a difference using the interactive SmartBoard version of Peter Reynolds’ inspiring book, The Dot.
	Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash 2015 by Roxanne Clement See how Bay Farm School in Alameda, CA spends Dr. Seuss's birthday with audio and video podcasts, photos, movie clips, Voice Threads and more.
	Global Project Based Learning Resource List by Linda Ullah The Resource list is an ongoing compilation written for teachers who are planning a multi-cultural curriculum and for teachers who are planning multi-classroom or projects with classrooms in other schools, states, and countries. The list will be updated from time to time so bookmark it for handy reference!
	Thanksgiving Holiday Resources for K-8 Teacher: Including Celebrations Around the World and Ways to Give Back. by Charlotte McGovern "How wonderful it would be if we could help our children and grandchildren to learn Thanksgiving at an early age. Thankful children want to give, they radiate happiness, they draw people," by Sir John Templeton.
	Place Value Power! by Lillian Chang Presents fun ways for children to solve place value problems by looking for patterns. Students practice writing numbers in standard form and word form. There is also a link for parents on helping their children with place value.
	Dr. Seuss Birthday Bash 2015 by Roxanne Clement See how one school spends his birthday using podcasts, photos, movie clips, Voice Threads and more!
	Multicultural Activities by Celest Roche Our classrooms are filled with children from around the world with many different experiences. This project helps educators take these diverse backgrounds and link them to the content areas.
	Step Into My Shoes by Kimberly Bergquist Encouraging empathy in early elementary school children through this series of activities which will develop an understanding of human emotions and the skills of empathy.
	How Does Your Garden Grow by Tammika Fortney-Reed The unit offers teachers and parents a plethora of fun and interactive resources regarding the life of plants. Next Generation Science Standards are included.
	FROGS! FROGS! FROGS! by P. Bennett, June Schultz, Monett Rice, Ms. K, Patricia Griffin, Renee Belvis, Amy Quillen and Sue Wertz 1st graders collaborate with 6th graders to explore and discover fascinating frog facts.
	Plant Parts by Bonnie Lewis Help your students discover the wonder of plants with this project while developing their scientific investigative skills using a PowerPoint game, a video creation of digital stories about plants.
	Performing An Effective Read Aloud by Brad Moeser and Barbara Bray Great read aloud ideas that involve children.
	New Year Resolutions by Roxanne Clement Check out how students in one K-8 school learn about New Year's Resolutions: how to take care of themselves, their families and do something to make the world a better place in the coming New Year.
	It's All About Time! and Money! by Roxanne Clement Fun resources for telling time and learning about money.