Thursday, March 1, 2012

Charles Hackley Assignment

Below is a copy of the Google Map assignment I would do in Michigan History class.  Charles Hackley was instrumental in building Muskegon and left  many wonderful gifts for the residents to use and enjoy.  Students would have to map: Hackley Public Library, Hackley Park, Museum of Art, Muskegon High School and Hackley Hospital.  The students can easily add this to the research project that they are already required to do in the Michigan History class.

Charles Hackley Assignment


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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Reading Rocket Podcast Link

http://www.readingrockets.org/rss/itunes_experts.xml
Teaching a child to read can be challenging. It is important for teachers and parents to be enthusiastic about books in order to get children excited about reading. Dr. Maryanne Wolf discusses some of the behaviors all parents can employ to help their child become a successful reader. Wolf also emphasizes how important it is for parents to realize the positive impact they can have on their child at a young age, because they are their child's first teacher