Black History Websites Useful All Year Long

Here are some sites that have extensive information about Black history in the United States.

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/AfroAm.html

http://www.biography.com/blackhistory/

http://www.historychannel.com/blackhistory/

http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Black_History/index.shtml
This site contain lesson plans and ways to incorporate black history in the classroom

http://afroamhistory.about.com/blblackhistorymonth.htm
This site contains biographies, quotes of the day, and quizzes along with black history facts pertaining to each calendar day

Using Wikis at School

Think Outside the Blog

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By Tim Stahmer
"Web logs are great vehicles for an interactive exchange of ideas between a handful of people, but blogs are not as effective when a large number of people want to collaborate, contribute, and easily find information on a given topic. That's when you need a wiki. A wiki is a class of Web site that lets authorized users create and modify pages (sometimes called articles) as well as search for information. "

Technology & Learning. Volume 26 (6) January 2006

The latest issue of Technology & Learning can be found on the new periodical shelf in the Curriculum Library. You can also get the latest information from Technology & Learning at their website www.techlearning.com by registering.

Click on title for the rest of the article.

Computer games 'motivate pupils'

"A third of teachers are using computer games in the classroom and a majority believe they improve pupils' skills and knowledge, a survey suggests."

Click the title above to finish reading this article.

Teachers face handheld revolution

Time saving

"Every member of staff at the West Midlands school has a PDA, which is a hand held, palm sized computer. "It obviously saves a lot of time and teacher workload" says Mr Hadley. "


To read more on using PDA's in the classroom click on the title above.

Beyond F.A.T. City (DVD)

Created by Richard Lavoie


'F.A.T.--Frustration, Anxiety, Tension--three all-too-familiar feelings for the families of children with learning disabilities. "

Click on the title above to receive more information about this DVD.

This can be found in the Media Center on the 3rd floor with the call number: AV 371.5 W 539

OGE Energy Corp. Educational Videos

OG&E Electric Services loans audio-visual and other resource materials for the classroom. The videos are on many different topics and age levels. This catalog can be found in the Reference section of the curriculum library under ED REF 574 OGE.

To get your own copy or to talk to the Judy Harrell the Community Relations Coordinator please call (405) 553-4492.

New Books

Authored by:
Todd Whitaker











For more on this title see Eye on Education Publishing website: http://www.eyeoneducation.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=st104&Product_Code=1-930556-35-7

This book is located in the New Book shelf with the call number: 371.1001 W578TMT

New Books

Edited by:
Donald D. Deshler and Jean B. Schumaker

"Teaching Adolescents With Disabilities is the gold standard for proven methods of teaching students with disabilities at the secondary level. Developed by one of the most respected research teams in special education, this resource provides teachers and administrators with detailed and practical knowledge of research-validated practices that have been effective for adolescents with disabilities... "

For more on this title see Corwin Press Publisher website: http://www.corwinpress.com/book.aspx?pid=11395

This book is located in the New Book shelf with the call number: 371.9 T253TAD

New Books

Studies in Children's Literature 1500-2000.
Edited by:
Celia Keenan and Mary Shine Thompson


For more on this title see Four Courts Press website:
http://www.four-courts-press.ie/cgi/bookshow.cgi?file=childrenlit.xml

This book is located in the New Book shelf with the call number: 820.99282 S933KE

New Books

Authored by:

Jonathan Kozol

"Filled with the passionate voices of children and their teachers and some of the most revered and trusted leaders in the black community, The Shame of the Nation is a triumph of firsthand reporting that pays tribute to those undefeated educators who persist against the odds, but directly challenges the chilling practices now being forced upon our urban systems by the Bush administration. In their place, Kozol offers a humane, dramatic challenge to our nation to fulfill at last the promise made some 50 years ago to all our youngest citizens..."

For more on this title see the Crown Publishing website: http://www.randomhouse.com/crown/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9781400052448

This book is located in the New Book shelf with the call number: 379.263 K88SHN

New Books

Authored by:

Melissa M. Deckman

"School Board Battles studies the motivation, strategies, and electoral success of Christian Right school board candidates."

For more on this title see Georgetown University Press website: http://press.georgetown.edu/detail.html?id=1589010019

This book is located in the New Book shelf with the call number: 379.28 D295SBB

New Books

Authored by:
Cathy Collins Block

"Reading proficiency is the most fundamental learning skill, critical to students’ success."

For more on this title see Corwin Press Publisher website: http://www.corwinpress.com/book.aspx?pid=10682

This book is located in the New book shelf with the call number: Q 372.4 B651RF

New Books

Edited by:

Robert B. Rutherford, Jr., Mary Magee Quinn, and Sarup R. Mathur

"Bringing together leading researchers, this book integrates current knowledge on emotional and behavioral disorders in the school setting. "

For more on this title see Guilford Publications website: http://www.guilford.com/cgi-bin/cartscript.cgi?page=pr/rutherford.htm&dir=pp/emo&cart_id=372824.9569

This book is located in the New book shelf with the call number: 372.94 H236HED

New Books

Authored by:
Fred R. Volkmar

Now expanded to two volumes, this invaluable reference work provides a comprehensive review of all information presently available about these disorders, drawing on findings and clinical experience from a number of related disciplines such as psychiatry, psychology, neurobiology, pediatrics, etc. The Handbook covers descriptive and diagnostic characteristics, biological contributions, intervention techniques, legal and social issues...

For more on this title see the Wiley Publishers website: http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0471716960.html


This book is located in the New book shelf with the call number: 618.92 H236VO3 V.1

New Books

Authored by:
Todd Whitaker and Dale Lumpa

Over 600 insightful, witty nuggets to motivate and inspire you.. ... and everyone else at your school!







For more on this title see Eye on Education website:
http://www.eyeoneducation.com/cgi-bin/miva?Merchant2/merchant.mv+Screen=PROD&Store_Code=st104&Product_Code=1-930556-82-9

This book is located in the New book shelf with the call number: 370 G786WKT

New Books

Authored by:
Mark Schwehn

"Schwehn sees an urgent need for a change in orientation and calls for a "spiritually grounded education in and for thoughtfulness."

For more on this title see Oxford University Press website: http://www.oup.co.uk/isbn/0-19-517973-0

This book is located in the New book shelf with the call number: 378.12 S412EX

New Books

Authored by: Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot

"Renowned Harvard University professor Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot has written a wise, useful book about the ways in which parents and teachers can make the most of their essential conversation—the dialogue between the most vital people in a child’s life."

For more on this title see the Random House Publishing website: http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780345475800

This book is located in the New book shelf with the call number: 371.192 L421ESC

New Books

Authored by:
Elizabeth Knowles

Literacy and boys is currently a hot issue in education and the media.

For more on this title see Libraries Unlimited Publisher website: http://lu.com/showbook.cfm?isbn=1591582121

This book is lcoated in the New book shelf with the call number: Q028.55 K73BO

New Books

Unlock the wonder in each of your students through inquiry-based science!
Authored by: Elizabeth L. Hammerman

"Eight Essentials of Inquiry-Based Science, K-8 breaks each essential into sample lessons that include sample data, discussion questions, and tools such as graphic organizers and analogies."

For more on this title see Corwin Book Publisher website: http://www.corwinpress.com/book.aspx?pid=11409


This book is located in the New book shelf with the call number 372.35 H224EE