Author: Marilyn Haberstroh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607323211
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Quetzalcóatl tales are ancient legends from Mexico and Central America that have been passed down through the ages, primarily by oral tradition. The Quetzalcóatl Tales Series, aimed at K-5 students, particularly in first and fifth grade, introduces young children to these wonderful stories with their sensitive portrayal of this rich and significant culture. These vividly illustrated texts are available in English and Spanish and are accompanied by teacher's guides that provide the archaeological and historical background of each story, as well as a wide range of engaging and educational activities for students. A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Corn tells how Quetzalcóatl followed a trail of ants to the Mountain of Sustenance and stole maize from the gods to feed his people, while A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Chocolate tells the story of Two Wind Deer, the boy who brought chocolate to the people of the earth. In A Quetzalcóatl Tale of the Ball Game, Quetzalcóatl saves his people from war by playing a game with a rubber ball against the Rain God and is rewarded for winning with jade and quetzal feathers.
Quetzalcóatl Tale of the Ball Game
Author: Marilyn Haberstroh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607323211
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Quetzalcóatl tales are ancient legends from Mexico and Central America that have been passed down through the ages, primarily by oral tradition. The Quetzalcóatl Tales Series, aimed at K-5 students, particularly in first and fifth grade, introduces young children to these wonderful stories with their sensitive portrayal of this rich and significant culture. These vividly illustrated texts are available in English and Spanish and are accompanied by teacher's guides that provide the archaeological and historical background of each story, as well as a wide range of engaging and educational activities for students. A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Corn tells how Quetzalcóatl followed a trail of ants to the Mountain of Sustenance and stole maize from the gods to feed his people, while A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Chocolate tells the story of Two Wind Deer, the boy who brought chocolate to the people of the earth. In A Quetzalcóatl Tale of the Ball Game, Quetzalcóatl saves his people from war by playing a game with a rubber ball against the Rain God and is rewarded for winning with jade and quetzal feathers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607323211
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Quetzalcóatl tales are ancient legends from Mexico and Central America that have been passed down through the ages, primarily by oral tradition. The Quetzalcóatl Tales Series, aimed at K-5 students, particularly in first and fifth grade, introduces young children to these wonderful stories with their sensitive portrayal of this rich and significant culture. These vividly illustrated texts are available in English and Spanish and are accompanied by teacher's guides that provide the archaeological and historical background of each story, as well as a wide range of engaging and educational activities for students. A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Corn tells how Quetzalcóatl followed a trail of ants to the Mountain of Sustenance and stole maize from the gods to feed his people, while A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Chocolate tells the story of Two Wind Deer, the boy who brought chocolate to the people of the earth. In A Quetzalcóatl Tale of the Ball Game, Quetzalcóatl saves his people from war by playing a game with a rubber ball against the Rain God and is rewarded for winning with jade and quetzal feathers.
A Teacher's Guide to a Quetzalcoatl Tale of the Ball Game
Author: Marilyn Haberstroh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607323518
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Quetzalcoatl tales are ancient legends from Mexico and Central America that have been passed down through the ages, primarily by oral tradition. The Quetzalcoatl Tales Series, aimed at K-5 students, particularly in first and fifth grade, introduces young children to these wonderful stories with their sensitive portrayal of this rich and significant culture. These vividly illustrated texts are available in English and Spanish and are accompanied by teacher's guides that provide the archaeological and historical background of each story, as well as a wide range of engaging and educational activities for students. "A Quetzalcoatl Tale of Corn" tells how Quetzalcoatl followed a trail of ants to the Mountain of Sustenance and stole maize from the gods to feed his people, while "A Quetzalcoatl Tale of Chocolate" tells the story of Two Wind Deer, the boy who brought chocolate to the people of the earth. In "A Quetzalcoatl Tale of the Ball Game," Quetzalcoatl saves his people from war by playing a game with a rubber ball against the Rain God and is rewarded for winning with jade and quetzal feathers.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781607323518
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Quetzalcoatl tales are ancient legends from Mexico and Central America that have been passed down through the ages, primarily by oral tradition. The Quetzalcoatl Tales Series, aimed at K-5 students, particularly in first and fifth grade, introduces young children to these wonderful stories with their sensitive portrayal of this rich and significant culture. These vividly illustrated texts are available in English and Spanish and are accompanied by teacher's guides that provide the archaeological and historical background of each story, as well as a wide range of engaging and educational activities for students. "A Quetzalcoatl Tale of Corn" tells how Quetzalcoatl followed a trail of ants to the Mountain of Sustenance and stole maize from the gods to feed his people, while "A Quetzalcoatl Tale of Chocolate" tells the story of Two Wind Deer, the boy who brought chocolate to the people of the earth. In "A Quetzalcoatl Tale of the Ball Game," Quetzalcoatl saves his people from war by playing a game with a rubber ball against the Rain God and is rewarded for winning with jade and quetzal feathers.
A Quetzalcóatl Tale of the Ball Game
Author:
Publisher: Good Apple
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Retelling of an Aztec legend concerning a rivalry between Quetzalcoatl and Tlaloc, two mythological figures.
Publisher: Good Apple
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
Retelling of an Aztec legend concerning a rivalry between Quetzalcoatl and Tlaloc, two mythological figures.
A Latino Heritage, Series V
Author: Isabel Schon
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810830578
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An aid for librarians and teachers interested in exposing students in kindergarten through high school with an understanding and appreciation of the people, history, and art and political, social, and economic problems of Central and South American countries, and Latino-heritage people in the United States.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 9780810830578
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
An aid for librarians and teachers interested in exposing students in kindergarten through high school with an understanding and appreciation of the people, history, and art and political, social, and economic problems of Central and South American countries, and Latino-heritage people in the United States.
The Best of Multiple Intelligences Activities
Author: Teacher Created Resources
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1576904644
Category : Activity programs in education
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The multiple intelligences used are: verbal/linguistic, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, intrapersonal, logical/mathematical, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, naturalist. Contained in this book are multiple intelligence activities to teach language arts, social sciences, mathematics, science and the arts.
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1576904644
Category : Activity programs in education
Languages : en
Pages : 402
Book Description
The multiple intelligences used are: verbal/linguistic, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, intrapersonal, logical/mathematical, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, naturalist. Contained in this book are multiple intelligence activities to teach language arts, social sciences, mathematics, science and the arts.
The Best of the Latino Heritage
Author: Isabel Schon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Designed to help teachers and librarians identify books that provide K-12 students with an understanding of the cultures of Latino people.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Designed to help teachers and librarians identify books that provide K-12 students with an understanding of the cultures of Latino people.
A Latino Heritage
Author: Isabel Schon
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hispanic Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hispanic Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Living the Law by Learning the Law
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Citizenship
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
This curriculum guide is designed to assist teachers at all levels in their efforts to infuse law-related education (lre) into their regular course of instruction. The curriculum goals are (1) to promote good citizenship through an understanding of and active participation in a democratic society; (2) to foster respect, understanding, and appreciation of diversity; (3) to develop, improve and integrate thinking and interpersonal skills; and (4) to increase knowledge of and insights into the personal relevance of law and the Constitution. The first part of the guide provides a framework for organizing and selecting (lre) activities based on concepts of power, justice, liberty, and equality. The guide presents teaching strategies appropriate to lre including case studies, mock trials, resource persons, role playing, simulations, and various games. Lesson plans are divided into levels--lower and upper elementary, middle, and high school--and provide concepts, rationale, objectives, materials, procedures, and assessment. Many of the lesson plans include handouts for student activities and some include primary documents such as the Constitution of Virginia. The appendix includes a copy of the United States Constitution. (Jd).
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Citizenship
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
This curriculum guide is designed to assist teachers at all levels in their efforts to infuse law-related education (lre) into their regular course of instruction. The curriculum goals are (1) to promote good citizenship through an understanding of and active participation in a democratic society; (2) to foster respect, understanding, and appreciation of diversity; (3) to develop, improve and integrate thinking and interpersonal skills; and (4) to increase knowledge of and insights into the personal relevance of law and the Constitution. The first part of the guide provides a framework for organizing and selecting (lre) activities based on concepts of power, justice, liberty, and equality. The guide presents teaching strategies appropriate to lre including case studies, mock trials, resource persons, role playing, simulations, and various games. Lesson plans are divided into levels--lower and upper elementary, middle, and high school--and provide concepts, rationale, objectives, materials, procedures, and assessment. Many of the lesson plans include handouts for student activities and some include primary documents such as the Constitution of Virginia. The appendix includes a copy of the United States Constitution. (Jd).
Mayans, Aztecs and Incas
Author: Linda J. Larsen
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1557345953
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This unit, designed for use with intermediate and junior high school students, centers on the Mayan, Aztec and Incan civilizations in Central and South America and contains literature selections, poetry, writing ideas, curriculum connections to other subjects, group projects and more. The literary works included are: The corn grows ripe / by Dorothy Rhoads -- Aztecs: the fall of the Aztec capital / by Richard Platt -- Secret of the Andes / Ann Nolan Clark.
Publisher: Teacher Created Resources
ISBN: 1557345953
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
This unit, designed for use with intermediate and junior high school students, centers on the Mayan, Aztec and Incan civilizations in Central and South America and contains literature selections, poetry, writing ideas, curriculum connections to other subjects, group projects and more. The literary works included are: The corn grows ripe / by Dorothy Rhoads -- Aztecs: the fall of the Aztec capital / by Richard Platt -- Secret of the Andes / Ann Nolan Clark.
Teacher's Guide for Zaltana, Princess of Ancient Mexico
Author: Alice Lockmiller
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557324696
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
A complementary resource for the historical fiction novel, this guide is for experienced teachers of young people ages 10-12. Learn more about the history, geography, culture, religion, lifestyle, heroes, government, medicine, language, alphabet, writings, art, and music of this place and time. Guides include age-appropriate curriculum elements such as historical reading material, worksheets, writing projects, puzzles, arts & crafts, tests and timeline events.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557324696
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
A complementary resource for the historical fiction novel, this guide is for experienced teachers of young people ages 10-12. Learn more about the history, geography, culture, religion, lifestyle, heroes, government, medicine, language, alphabet, writings, art, and music of this place and time. Guides include age-appropriate curriculum elements such as historical reading material, worksheets, writing projects, puzzles, arts & crafts, tests and timeline events.