Maps represent the world and bring physical, political and human geography alive for students. Large maps of the world provide many opportunities to engage the students by letting them apply geographic concepts and explore the world in an attempt to become well rounded global citizens. These large mural maps will

This tool is designed to help the students of Truckee Elementary interact with geography and social studies in a fun and exciting way. It is meant to bring the curriculum in all grades to life! Additionally, the objective of this tool is to bring familes together during an evening "National

These Historical Fiction Literature Circles will offer students the opportunity to work in groups with both primary sources and the selected Historical Fiction to collaboratively build a persuasive essay. Students will work with the text by analyzing the evidence through a technological platform, continuously sharing and collaborating directly with one

Determine the efficacy of modern classroom environments on student engagement and productivity, through collaborative exchange and project based learning

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150-200 students will benefit from the use of these quality map sets daily for many years. Student learning will be enhanced for through teacher/student use of large visual representations of the geography during group instruction. The colorful, detailed and markable maps will allow for multiple modality learning opportunities for students

The science big books are an integral teaching tool for our life sciences standards. We use the books to validate what we know as well as find information that is new to us. The information we gather is used throughout the animal unit and across the subject areas.

The objective of providing this monthly magazine is to improve reading comprehension, while stimulating interest in current events, history, and science.