Books in the J-B Ed: Book of Lists series

For all elementary math teachers and specialist, this unique information source and time-saver is packed with 155 reproducible lists covering every area of the K-6 math curriculum plus over 100 ready-to-use worksheets and patterns to teach and reinforce specific math concepts and skills. Also included are practical suggestions for presenting each math topic...organizing the content of a lesson...selecting appropriate teaching/learning aids...and building your knowledge of particular math concepts. For easy use, all of these lists, worksheets, and teaching ideas are printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11" format ready to be photocopied as many times as needed and organized into 14 sections. Here's a rundown of each section along with sample list and activities. Standards and methodologies-- NCTM Curriculum Standards for Grades K-4 and 5-8 Communicating and writing in elementary mathematics, Occupations and careers: People who use math in their jobs Beginning mathematics-- Classification, Estimation, Measurements, Spatial relationships Geometry-- How children learn geometric concepts, Vocabulary for polygons, 28 Symmetry patterns Numeration and counting-- Ancient number systems, Cardinal and ordinal numbers, Counting up to 10 in other languages, Prime numbers, Scientific notation Basic operation-- basic fact families for addition, Story problems, Finger multiplication Fractions-- Fraction vocabulary, Subtracting Fractions, Ratios, Fraction activity books Number theory-- Rules of divisibility, Prime factorization, Making factors trees, Finding the square roots Decimals-- Changing fractions to decimals, multiplication and division of decimals, Changing percent into a fraction and changing decimal into a percent Measurements-- Equations, Vectors: sailing activity, Dividing on a grid, Multiplying mixed numbers Problem solving-- Developing a problem-solving heuristic, Guess and check problems, Writing numbers sentence problems, Draw a picture problem Technology-- computer math programs for grades K-12, How to use the internet, WWW sites, Search engines Patterns-- Geometric patterns, Tangrams, Pattern blocks, Pentominoes, and Rods, Fraction strips and circles In short, Elementary Math Teacher's Book of Lists places in your hands a ready store of good examples, math vocabulary, teachable content, and teaching ideas and activities that will save you hours of planning and preparation time and help you better meet the learning needs of your students.

* A comprehensive reference for elementary teachers that provides handy, reproducible lists relating to the core subjects they need to teach: language arts, math, science and social studies, as well as lists that will help them do their jobs and help their students learn.

Everything educators need to know to enhance learning for ESL students This unique teacher time-saver includes scores of helpful, practical lists that may be reproduced for classroom use or referred to in the development of instructional materials and lessons.

Practical strategies for teachers who share classroom teaching responsibilities Filled with down-to-earth ideas, suggestions, strategies, and techniques, The Co-Teaching Book of Lists provides educators with a hands-on resource for making the co-teaching experience a success.

* An essential reference work for artists, arts educators, and classroom teachers alike - completely updated and revised. * Packed with vital data and resources on important artists, art movements, museums, and multilcultural traditions plus tips, tools, and ideas for creating and teaching art in every discipline.

An updated edition of an essential go-to resource for schoolcounselors Since 1997 The School Counselor's Book of Lists hasoffered counselors a wealth of relevant and much-needed informationwritten in concise and user-friendly language.

This unique information source and time-saver for U.S. history and social studies teachers is packed with over 325 useful lists for developing instructional materials and planning lessons for students from the fifth through the twelfth grades. For quick access and easy use, all of these lists are organized into six parts, grouped by topic and sequenced chronologically within each section, and printed in a big 81/2" x 11" lay-flat binding that can be photocopied as many times as required for individual or group instruction. Here are just a few examples of the interesting and challenging information you'll find to enrich and enhance your American history and social studies classes: Beginnings features 43 lists covering early populations and explorers, natural history, the colonies, Puritanism, the American Revolution, expansion, the Constitution and early political documents. Lists start with Pre-Columbian Population Groups of North America, move on to Chronology of the 1600s and 1700s and Colonies and Founders, and conclude with Major Battles in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Political History includes 54 lists focusing on the presidency, cabinet departments, federal agencies, electoral politics, Congress and congressional leaders, the judiciary, Supreme Court cases, balance of powers and state government. Examples include Presidential Elections, Important Supreme Court Cases, Steps in the Legislative Process, and Chronology of the Watergate Crisis. Diplomacy and Military History provides 66 lists featuring foreign relations, treaties, slavery and the Civil War, 19th century conflicts, World Wars I and II, the Korean, Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, the United Nations, the armed forces, major weapons, and military costs. Lists range from American Nobel Peace Prize Winners and United Nations Secretaries General to Spies and Espionage and Chronology of the Development of the Atomic Bomb. Economic History presents 57 lists that track industrial and technological development, the Great Depression, The New Deal, the public debt and deficits, economic growth, inflation, employment, the work force, trade unions, business leaders and corporations. Examples include Major Industrial and Technological Inventions and Achievements, Ten Largest Banks, Wealthiest Americans, Women in the Work Force, and Ten Industries and Occupations with Fastest Employment Growth, 1996--2006. Social History offers 71 lists covering population trends, urbanization, income trends, poverty, public health, education, crime rates and the prison system, ethnic groups, the civil rights movement, the women's rights movement, American Indian populations, notable families and religious life. The lists range from Urban Populations in 1800 and Most Popular Given Names, 1880--1997 to Major Events in the Civil Rights Movement and American Indian Tribes with Populations Greater than 30,000. Intellectual and Cultural History gives you 42 lists focusing on American writers, visual arts, academic disciplines, performing arts, radio and television, popular music and public libraries. For example, lists such as Major Scientific Discoveries and Important American Architects are balanced with Best Sellers in the 1960s, to offer a glimpse of the culture of that decade, and Protest Songs of the 1960s and 1970s and Most Played U.S. Jukebox Singles of All Times, to spark interest and add fun. In short, The American History Teacher's Book of Lists places in your hands an unparalleled source of good examples, teachable content, teaching ideas and activities that might otherwise take many years and much effort to acquire.

This unique health education information source and time-saver puts into your hands nearly 300 of the most used and useful lists for developing instructional materials and planning lessons for elementary and secondary students. For quick access and easy use, the lists are printed in a full-page format for easy photocopying and use with individual students and groups and conveniently organized into 14 section: SYSTEMS OF THE BODY 25 lists covering "Types of Body Tissue," "Major Bones of the Body," "Functions and Structure of the Nervous System," and "Path of Blood Through the Heart" HUMAN SEXUALITY 20 basic to advanced lists from "Male Changes During Puberty," and "Some Causes of Male Sterility" to "Female Physiology" and "Risk Factors for Breast Cancer" DIET & NUTRITION 21 lists including "Common Eating Disorders," "Interesting Diet and Nutrition Facts," "Nutritional Functions and Sources of Protein ...Carbohydrates ... Fat ... Cholesterol ... Vitamins" and more CONSUMER HEALTH 17 lists offering information on "Advertising Persuasion Techniques," "Agencies That Protect Consumers," and "Questions to Ask About Prescription Drugs" FIRST AID & SAFETY 28 lists such as "Signals of Breathing Emergencies," "Signs of a Heart Attack," "Techniques to Control Severe Bleeding," and "First Aid for Burns" DISEASES & DISORDERS 21 lists ranging from "Common Communicable Diseases" and "Symptoms of Lyme Disease" to "Steps to Prevent Heart Disease" and "Risk Factors for Cancer" SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS, HIV & AIDS 17 lists that cover "Common Sexually Transmitted Infections," "STI, HIV, and AIDS Terminology," and "How the Body Defends Itself Against Illness" FAMILY PLANNING 14 lists addressing "Facts About Teen Sexual Behavior," "Reasons Why Teens Choose Abstinence," and "Advantages and Disadvantages of Some Contraceptive Methods" PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH 22 lists providing information such as "Fetal Development Stages," "Glossary of Pregnancy Terms," "Birth Defects," and "Teen Pregnancy Statistics" RELATIONSHIP & COMMUNICATION 17 lists covering topics such as "Barriers to Good Communication," "Refusal Skills," "Signs of Troubled Relationship," and "Five Most Common Family Crises" STRESS MANAGEMENT & SELF-ESTEEM 24 lists featuring "Adolescent Life Change Event Stressors," "Skills for Improving Self-Esteem," and "Healthful Ways to Deal with Anger" VIOLENCE PREVENTION 18 lists including "Reasons for Teen Violence," "Facts About Sexual Assault," "Symptoms of Domestic Abuse," and "Public Health Service Agencies and Sources of Information" SUBSTANCE ABUSE 26 lists offering information on "Controlled SubstancesUses and Effects," "Physical Effects of Alcohol Use," "Common Characteristics of Young Smokers," and "Common Signs of Drug Misuse" AGING, DEATH, DYING & SUICIDE 20 lists ranging from "Reasons for Studing Death and Dying" and "Leading Causes of Death" to "Ways to Help Others Grieve" and "Warning Signs of Suicide" In short, The Health Teacher's Book of Lists gives you an unparallel, all-in-one reference tool packed with information and ideas that will save you hours of research and preparation time and help you enliven and enrich both the teaching and learning of health.

A comprehensive reference and an essential tool for literature teachers at various grade levels. It offers over 200 time saving lists for both teacher and student use.

Includes 90 useful lists for developing instructional materials and planning lessons for elementary and secondary students.

This unique information source and time-saver for music teachers includes 298 lists related to all areas of genera, choral, and instrumental music for use in developing instructional materials and planning lessons for elementary and secondary students. Included are a broad range of lists conveniently organized into nine sections and printed in a big 8 1/2" x 11" format for easy photocopying of any list as many times as needed for use with individual student and groups. Here's just a brief description of the kind of interesting and useful information you'll find in each section: I. RUDIMENTS OF MUSIC: 33 lists of the basics of music, such as "Notes and Their Pitch Names" ... "Major Scales and Their Key Signature" ... and "Famous Compositions Illustrating Various Rhythms" II. MUSIC THEORY: 18 helpful lists, including "Cadences" ... "Some Rules of Four-Part Harmony" ... "Common Harmonic Progressions" ... and "Forms and Compositional Techniques" III. COMPOSERS & THEIR WORKS 61: lists ranging from "Pre-Baroque Composer" and representative period composers for the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic Periods, to famous composers born each month of the year and the major works of 18 major composers -- from Bach and Beethoven to Verdi and Vaughn-Williams IV. INSTRUMENT & INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES: 56 varied lists covering each instrument, such as "Predecessors of the Piano" ... "Famous Composer of Oran Music" ... "Compositions Featuring the Cello" ... "Brass Instrument Virtuosi" ... "Compositions Featuring the Various Woodwind Instruments" ... "Famous Orchestra Conductors".. and "European Music Festivals" V. OPERA & VOCAL MUSIC: 28 lists ranging from "Types of Voices," "Vocal Music Terms," and "A History of Vocal Genre," to "Famous Opera Stars Past and Present," ... "Operas with Historical Themes" ... "The Operas of Gilbert & Sullivan" ... "The Operas of Wagner" ... "Famous Librettists" VI. MUSIC HISTORY: 10 lists offering general characteristics of each periods " Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and 20th Century " as well as highlights in the development of the orchestra and music instruments VII. POPULAR MUSIC: 35 lists to "jazz up'your curriculum, such as "Rock and Roll Notables" ... "Top Tunes of the 1920's"(and each decade through the 1990's) ... "Country Music Artists" ... "Drug-Related Rock and Roll Deaths" ... and "Tony Awards for Best Musical" VIII. DANCE & BALLET: 13 useful lists, for example, "Famous Ballet Companies" ... "Representative Dances of Various Countries" ... "U.S. Dance Companies" ... and "Famous Female Choreographers" IX. MUSIC IN EDUCATION: 44 lists to help you stay abreast of the latest trends in education, including "Civil War Song" ... "National Anthems of Various Countries" ... "Significant African-American Musicians" ... "Children's Literature Related to Music History" ..."Books to Integrate Music with Science and Social Studies Themes" ... Videos Suitable for the Music Program" ... and "CD ROMs Related to Music" In short, The Music Teacher's Book of Lists provides an unparalleled, all-in-one reference packed with information and ideas that will save you hours of research and preparation time and help you enliven and enrich both the teaching and learning of music!

Contains 433 checklists, guidelines, sample rules, calendars, criteria, procedures, timelines, strategies and tips to help principals and assistant principals in elementary and secondary schools effectively handle almost every aspect of their job.

A resource for the special education teacher which provides 192 reproducible lists full of facts that cover essential assessment, diagnosis, remediation, legal, and procedural information.

Gives teachers a range of information to use in teaching United States history, world history, American government, sociology, consumer economics, psychology, and geography.

Offers content for mre than hundred vocabulary improvement lessons for elementary and secondary teachers, self-improving adults, home schoolers, and students studying for their SATs. This book includes teaching suggestions to help improve reading and writing.