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Supporting Literacy
Celebrate International Literacy Day on September 8, 2011. This year's theme is Literacy for Peace.
Literacy skill development is a critical life skill, and according to UNESCO, roughly 793 million adults in the world lack minimum literacy skills. This translates to one in six adults. The development of literacy skills begins at a very young age and can significantly impact a student's success in school. With partners such as the International Reading Association, National Council for the Teachers of English, the National Center for Family Literacy and ProLiteracy, Thinkfinity.org offers lessons, interactive games and activities to support literacy skill development so that you can help provide the necessary stepping stones for students as they engage in learning.
- Celebrate International Literacy Day - Explore a collection of literacy resources from our partner, ReadWriteThink. (K-12)
- Geography in Fiction - Discover the geographic perspective in works of fiction. (K-12)
- Health Literacy Resources - Explore resources that will help you teach your students about health, medicine and healthy living. (K-12)
- Wonder of the Day #226: How Can You Become a Better Reader? - Find out what it takes to become a better reader. (K-6)
To share and discuss literacy skill development with other like-minded individuals, visit the Reading & Language Arts group in the Thinkfinity Community and join the following discussions:
- How can we use programs such as Accelerated Reader (AR) to successfully build reading skills in comprehension and fluency?
- What are some literacy and math games that can be played during a school literacy night including grades 1-5?
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LESSON PLANS
AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books
Science NetLinks | Collection | K-12
Find lessons and podcasts based on the best in science writing and illustration for children and young people awarded by the AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize.
An Egg Is Quiet
Science NetLinks | Lesson & Podcast | K-2
Learn about the fascinating qualities of eggs by observing and describing changes in a variety of simple activities.
Health Literacy Resources
Science NetLinks | Collection | K-12
Explore resources that will help you teach your students about health, medicine and healthy living.
Jean Craighead George: Unsentimental Naturalist
Science NetLinks | Lesson & Podcast | 6-8
Explore the contributions made to science and society by the beloved naturalist, Jean Craighead George.
OurStory
History Explorer | Lessons & Activities | K-4
Designed to encourage families to read together, and to help children and their caregivers enjoy exploring history through children's literature, everyday objects and hands-on activities.
Science Reading Suggestions
Science NetLinks | Collection | K-12
A collection of engaging science books for all age groups.
True Green Kids: 100 Things You Can Do to Save the Planet
Science NetLinks | Lesson & Podcast | 3-5
Learn about the products humans make and how they can be recycled.
Welcome to Your Brain
Science NetLinks | Lesson & Podcast | 9-12
Investigate how the human brain processes sensory and cognitive information, regulates our emotional life, and forms memories.
The Women's Declaration of Independence: The Seneca Falls Convention
EDSITEment | Lessons & Tools | K-6
Explore the pursuit of freedom in our nation's constitutional democracy.
