ECED 3000
SPECIAL FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ECED 300 C
EBOOKS ARE DUE TO BE  COMPLETED AND PUBLISHED BY FRIDAY APRIL 25
SUBMITTED ON LINE WEB CT 12:00 NOON
MONDAY LAST CLASS DAY WILL ALSO BE REVIEW OF FINAL EBOOKS
FINAL 4 DEADLINE REMAINS THE SAME AS BEFORE
NO MEETING ON MAY 2

ECED 3000 SECTION B


 FINAL 4 WEEKS
Weekly In-Class and
Independent Computer Assignments  CALENdar
Course Syllabus ECED 3000 
Spring 2007 Office Hours
Welcome to WEBCT VISTA

Dr. Inez A. Heath, Professor
Dewar College of Education Dept ECSE
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia 32698-0092
Phone 229  259 2025
Office Suite 136
 iheath@valdosta.edu
ECED 3000 IMPORTANT DATES
Dates of Practicum, Spring 2008


ECED 3000 and SEEC 3690 OWA
Handwriting Course
Zaner-Bloser Manuscript lessons due to Dr.Heath

#1 (p. 13-14, 22) Jan 24 or 31
#2 (p. 28-29, 30) - Feb 14
#3 (p. 37-38)- Feb 28
Calenda
SPRING, 2008
Week 1 January 7
Confirming your FTP Address - Helpdesk On-line or Odom Library
245 4357 http://www.valdosta.edu/helpdesk/
There will be NO EXCUSES
You must have your FTP Address confirmed with userid and password
    so that you can publish your page and also log on to WEB CT VISTA

NOTES
Opening YOUR HUB PAGE
TITLE
FONT STYLES
Background Page Color
Find or take a digital picture of you or of something or
someone special to put on your page.
Icons
Dividers
Images

Week 3  JANUARY 21
Monday is Martin Luther King Holiday
Wednesday -Friday Classes
Independent Assignment 20 Points
Designing a Graphic Organizer
Continue working on Hub Page
www.valdosta.edu/~userid


Week 4 JANUARY 28
Work on Hub Page
 Overview of the Resource Page Assignment
You will work on this independently and it is due
Friday, April 4
RESOURCE PAGE RUBRIC

Week 5 FEBRUARY 4
Practicum Starting date: Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Hard Copy of your PUBLISED HUB Page is Due
Monday  when you come to CLASS with rubric
You will also be submitting it to me on WebCT

Explanation of On-Line Excel Assignment
Friday On-Line Assignment: USING EXCELL WITH YOUNG LEARNERS 20 Points
To Be Completed by Friday Feb. 15 5:00 PM and submitted in on line
Friday Feb 15 is an independent work day.  You can work in the lab or at home to complete assignment

BEGIN WORK ON
 TOPIC PAGE topic1.html

Topic Page 1<topic1.html>  Introducing the Concept
Topic Page 2 <topic2.html>  Enhancing and Reinforcing learning through literature

Examples of Topic Page Web Sites

Web Site 1 Topic Butterflies
Web Site 2 TOADS
Web Site 2 Topic Literature Page on TOADS


 On-Line Assignment: USING EXCELL WITH YOUNG LEARNERS 20 Points
To Be Completed by 5:00 PM Febriaru 16 Saturday and handed in on line

Begin the Topic Pages Assignment
Click Here for the
TOPIC PAGE SCIENCE STANDARDS
  Georgia  Performance Standards  
Bright from the Start Curriculum Standards

After you get your animal topic, discuss this with your mentor teacher,  then find

children's books that relate to the topic
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THIS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2008
SMART BOARD WORKSHOP for VSU Sections B C
Required Attendance and Participation 10 Points
Ms. Shirley Sainz Instructor ETTC
Go directly to Lab 275
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Week  6  FEBRUARY 11

TOPIC PAGE LESSON PLAN 1 Guide

(GPS AND BRIGHT FROM THE START)
Continue Work on Topic Page
TOPIC PAGE 1 RUBRIC

Friday On-Line Assignment: USING EXCELL WITH YOUNG LEARNERS 20 Points
To Be Completed by 5:00 PM Sunday and submitted in on line

Week 7  FEBRUARY 18
Topic Page 2 - Reinforcing Learning


Friday On-Line Assignment: LESSON PLAN !  20 Points
Please provide a hard copy to instructor on Friday
To Be Completed by 5:00 PM Saturday  FEB 23 and submitted on line

Week 8  FEBRIARU 25
Topic Literature Page Rubric
TOPIC PAGE LESSON PLAN 2 Guide
Topic Literature Page Rubric
Publish as:  topic2.html

Topic Page 2 - Reinforcing Learning
 topic2.html
Develop Lesson Plans 2 Work in Class on your page

  MARCH 2 PAINT ILLUSTRATION with QUESTIONS ID DUE  10 points
LESSON PLAN 2 IS DUE BY MONDAY on WEBCT 10 points

Week 9  MARCH 3

PUBLISH Topic Page 2 - Reinforcing Learning
 topic2.html

GO OVER GRADING RUBRICS  FOR THE 2 TOPIC PAGES

MARCH DEADLINES


 MARCH 10 - 14
SPRING BREAK

Week 10  MARCH 17

 Week 1: March 17 – 21
Full  Time Practicum in Schools

Week 11 MARCH 24

  Week 2   MarcH 24- 28
Full Time Practicum Field Experience in Schools

To Do While in the Field

-Teach Lessons to small group of 3 -5 students (same students for both lessons)
- Complete hands-on activities related to the Topic lesson.
-Take Digital Pictures of Student Projects
- Add your pictures to the web page above the lesson plans
- Give students the evaluation using the rubrics after teaching each lesson, and bring these to class with  a set of your lesson plans when you return to class on March  24
   _______________________________________

COMPLETED PPAGES WITH PICTURES
Hard Copy of your Lesson Plans with rubrics for each student are due
 when you come to CLASS on March 31 
We will submit Topic Pages on WEB CT for final
 grading when you return from the 2-week field experience.


FINAL 4 WEEKS

Week 12  MARCH 31

Introduction to E-BOOKS

A.  Choose your groups
B.  Review Georgia/Performance Standard in one of the following content area: math, social studies for any grade level from 2-5 a
C. As a group decide on one that you would like to develop for your E Book.
D.  Print it out and write in the names of the 2 or 3 people in your group.  Hand it in at the end of class on Wednesday.

Examples from The  E-BOOK Library
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4

STUDENT STAR E)BOOK PROJECT
by Kim Williams

GRADING  RUBRIC  FOR E-BOOK

·        Title Page is attractive and contains the appropriate information.  Description is well written, brief and easy to understand
15- ___Excellent   13___Very Good   10____ Needs Improvement
·        Topic relates to the selected Georgia Performance Standard/s
15____Excellent  13___Very Good    10____ Needs Improvement
·        Evidence that the topic was researched (not copied)  The information is interesting  and age appropriate The E-Book provides information that makes us think about the topic.
25____Excellent   23___Very Good    19-___ Needs Improvement
·        Use of web page technology that enhances learning  in colorful and creative way with graphics, pictures, and artwork that is aesthetically pleasing
25___Excellent   20___Very Good     15____ Needs Improvement
·        Final review page activity or quiz is well written and reflects information that was presented in the e book.
20____Excellent   17__Very Good     13-____ Needs Improvement
 


MS Office Publisher Assignment on WebCT 
    Due April 13 Submitted for Review

Week 13  April  7
Work in groups to develop your E Books

LIVE TEXT "HOW TO PAGES"


Week 14  April 14

RESOURCE PAGE SHOULD BE COMPLETED  and Submitted on Web CT
NO HARD COPY

Continue work on E Books and Live Text

Friday On-Line Independent Assignment: 20 Points NO CLASS Lab Available for Independent Work
Mock Newsletter, Brochure, or nnouncement for Classroom or School Event Using MS Office Publisher
 To Be Completed by 5:00 PM Sunday April 13 and submitted in on line

Week 15  April 21
Complete E Books Independent Group Work
Work on LiveText Assignments

April 28 LAST CLASS DAY
SUBMIT E-BOOK ON WEBCT BY 12:00 NOON

APRIL 29
 "FINAL 4 CHECK" SUBMIT WEB SITES ON WEBCT FOR GRADE   DUE AT 10:00 AM -5 for late submission

Final Exam Week
E- BOOK PRESENTATIONS IN CLASS
(Grading by Random Peer Reviewers and Instructor In Class)
FRIDAY MAY 2

WORK ON COMPLETING ALL PAGES WITH TABLE OF CONTENTS LINKS PICTURES, ETC.
DUE APRIL 30








ECED 3000
INTEGRATING AND APPLYING TECHNOLOGY INTO THE ECE CURRICULUM
3 SEMESTER HOURS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND READING EDUCATION
  SPRING 2008
 

Conceptual Framework: Guiding Principles
(adapted from the Georgia Systemic Teacher Education Program Accomplished Teacher Framwork)
The Dispositions Principle:  Productive dispositions positively affect learners, professional growth and the learning environment.
The Equity Principle:  All learners deserve high expectations and support
The Process Principle:  Learning is a life-long process of development and growth.
The Ownership Principle:  Professionals are committed to and assume responsibility for the future of their disciplines.
The Support Principle:  Successful engagement in the process of learning requires collaboration among multiple partners.
The Impact Principle:  Effective practice yields evidence of learning.
The Technology Principle:  Technology facilitates teaching, learning, community- building and resource acquisition. 
The Standards Principle:  Evidence based standards systematically guide professional preparation and development. 

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
None

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR CLASS
Jump/Flash Drive
Folder for technology directions and in-class activities

ACCESS TO WEBCT and VSU EMAIL (must confirm userid and password: 229 245 4957 Helpdesk)
Access to digital camera
Art and school supplies related to your lessons that you will be teaching in practicum

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Prerequisites: ECED 2999 or SPEC 2999; ACED 2400.  Corequisite: ECED 3190.  This course explores the integration and application of technology into the early childhood and elementary curricula.  Achieved through modeling and applying teaching and learning strategies; discussions of technology and pedagogy; strategies of classroom management; review and evaluation of technology and software appropriate for use with young children; and the development of integrated technology learning activities, which include the Georgia Performance Standards and/or the Georgia QCC Standards.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK STANDARDS (CFS)
I.  CONTENT AND CURRICULUM:  Teachers demonstrate a strong content knowledge of content area(s) and appropriate for their certification levels.
III.  LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS: Teachers create learning environments that encourage positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
V.  PLANNING AND INSTRUCTION: Teachers design and create instructional experiences based on their knowledge of content and curriculum, students, learning environments, and assessment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES (CO):  The student will:
CO 1. demonstrate various types of educational technology resources for classroom application. (CFS I, V)
CO 2. use criteria to determine appropriateness of educational technology resources suitable for P-5 students. (CFS I, V)
CO 3. evaluate educational software resources to determine appropriateness for use in P-5 classrooms. (CFS I, V)
CO 4. use appropriate strategies to enhance learning of diverse students. (CFS III, V)
CO 5. apply educational technology resources to design learning activities for young children. (CFS I, III, V)
CO 6. apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop integrating technology activities for P-5 students. (CFS III, V)
CO 7. apply teaching strategies and methods presented in class when teaching P-5 students. (CFS III, V)

COURSE ACTIVITIES / ASSIGNMENTS / REQUIREMENTS

  1. Assignment: Students will Design & Publish Home/Hub Web Page with Linking Educational Resources (CO 1, 2)
  2. Assignment: Students will Design & Publish Student Resource Page with Linking Content Resources (CO 1, 2, 5)
  3. Activity: Students will complete hands-on activities that integrate technology in the PK-5 curriculum ON Line via WEB CT and submit to the instructor for review on line  (CO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
  4. Activity:  Students will Present Software Reviews and Activities (CO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)  
  5. Group Activity:  Students will Develop & Present E-Book Learning Activity (CO 1, 2, 4, 5)  
  6. Activities:  Students will Develop Topic Mini-Research & Literature Web Page with Topic Mini-Research & Literature Activities and Lesson Plans.  Lesson Plans will include: Lesson, Reflections, Elementary Students' Assessments, Scanned Project of Elementary Students' Technology Integrated Activities, Preservice Teacher Comments & Elementary Students' Comments.  (Websites & lesson plans to be submitted and linked in your LiveText portfolio, Standard V.)  (CO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, )       

 
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

oints

*COURSE ACTIVITIES, ASSIGNMENTS and DUE DATES

100

Points

Design & Publish Home/Hub Web Pages  (CO 1, 2)  To be completed  and published by Feb 1

100
Points

Design & Publish Student Resource Page  (CO 1, 2, 5)   To be completed and published by April 14

100
Points

Lesson Plan 1 Introduction of the Topic  To be completed by Feb 18

100
Points

Design & Develop Topic Research Web Page (Inttroducing the topic)   Grades P-K-K to be taught in practicum (CO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)  To be completed and published by March 7 - Student Digital  Work Samples Published and  assessments (hard copy) by March 24

100
Points

Lesson Plan 2 Reinforcing and Enhancing Knowledge About the  TopicTo be completed by Feb 29

100
Points

Design & Develop Topic -Research Web Page ( Enhancing and reinforcing understanding about the Topic)   Grades P-K-K to be taught in
 practicum (CO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6,
To be completed b and published y March 7 - Student Digital  Work Samples Published and  assessments (hard copy) by March 24

100
Points


 Design & Develop E-Book  Web Page, Activity and Assessment for Grades 3-5  (CO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7)
To be completed and published by April 28

100
Points

 Weekly "ON LINE ASSIGNMENT  Integrating Software for teaching (CO 1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
To be completed  on line dates TBA


Required to receive your final grade


 LiveText Submissions: Topic Mini-Research & E-Book Lesson Plans with linking Websites and required comments submitted as Artifacts for Standard V in LiveText Portfolio and Forms, etc. Send Portfolio & Documents to Instructor to be Reviewed.  (CO 5)
To be completed by April 23.

*All dates and assignments are subject to revision by the instructor

Grading Scale
A   =    93-100
B   =    85 - 92
C   =    76 - 84
D   =    69 - 75
F   =    68 and below

DUE DATES FOR ASSIGNMENTS
Assignments are due on assigned dates.  If an assignment is late, 25% will be deducted for each day it is late.

IMPORTANT PRACTICUM INFORMATION
February 4 Begin Practicum (Field Experience)
March 5-6:  Fifth Grade Writing Assessment
March 10-14: VSU Spring Break
Full Week 1: March 17 – 21
Full Week 2: March 24 – 28
April 11 Last day of Practicum (Field Experience)

ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is important.  If you are not able to attend class, please email the instructor, and have someone take notes for you.  Course policy states that after 2 absences, the student will lose two points for each additional absence, and one point will be deducted for each tardy from your ECED 3000 final grade. In addition, please refer to the VSU Attendance Policy in the VSU Undergraduate Catalog.  

POLICY STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM AND CHEATING
The full text of this policy is available in the College of Education Dean’s Office, EC room 227.
The following penalties will be enforced, as stated in the Policy:
"FIRST OFFENSE: The student will earn a “0” on the assignment, test, project, etc. 
SECOND OFFENSE: The student will earn the letter grade “F” for the course.            
THIRD OFFENSE: The student will earn the letter grade “F” for the course, and further action involving referral of the matter (with documentation) to the appropriate college (university) officials within the administrative structure will be taken." (Additional information on page 39 of the VSU Student Handbook.)

 SPECIAL NEEDS STATEMENT
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the sex, race, religion, color, national origin or handicap of the individual. It is the intent of the institution to comply with the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent executive orders as well as Title XI in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Students requesting classroom accommodations or modifications because of a documented disability must contact the Access Office for Students with Disabilities located in Room 1115 Nevins Hall. The phone numbers are (229) 245-2498 (voice) and (229) 219-1348 (tty).



Table of Links to Projects
Style I

My Hub Page
Insert Title Here
Topic  Page
Introduction to Topic
Insert Title Here
topic1.html
E-Book
Insert Title Here
A Collaborative Projec

Resources for Parents
 and
 Their Students
Insert Title Here
Topic  Page
Reinforcing Knowledge
 Insert Title Here
topic2.html

LINKS TO  SPRING 2008
CLASS PROJECTS

STYLE II


My Hub Page
Insert Title Here

Resources for Parents
 and
 Their Students
Insert Title Here

Topic  Page
Introduction to Topic
 Insert Title Here
topic1.html
Topic  Page
Reinforcing Knowledge
 Insert Title Here
topic2.html

E-Book
Insert Title Here
A Collaborative Projec
LINKS TO  SPRING 2008
CLASS PROJECTS




GRADE RUBRIC
Topic Page 1

 

Title and Introduction                                                                                     10 points

5 Appropriate Web Sites with 3 relevant questions for each                          35 points

Background                                                                                                    10 points

Graphics, Contrasting font colors and styles (Aesthetically Attractive)        10 points

Photos of student activity with captions                                                        15 points

Lesson Plan (revised) and rubric                                                                       5 points

Hard copy of lesson plan with rubrics for each child attached                      10 points

This page is linked on the Hub Page Table of Contents                                    5 points

 

 


GRADE RUBRC  
Topic Page 2

 

Title and Introduction about the type of book or author                                    10 points

Background                                                                                                    10 points

Paint Picture                                                                                                    10 points

Page design  coloring, font styles, graphics aesthetic quality                                10 points

3 Critical Thinking Questions                                                                          15 points

Brief story paragraph                                                                                      10 points

Photos of Student work with captions                                                           15 points

Lesson Plan revised with rubric                                                                      5 points        

Hand in hard copy of lesson with students’ rubrics                                         10 points        

This page is linked to the Hub Page Table of Contents                                      5 points        



Hub Page Rubric

Hub Page Evaluation  -                    DUE DATE Feb. 4                          Student Name  ___________________

§          Title that describes you Use humor or animal metaphor, alliteration, “Ms. Wendy’s Wonder World” 5 points

§          3 brief paragraphs: =15 points   

o         About yourself

o         About special talents, interests or experiences that have been unique

o         About the things you like to do; places you’d like to visit.

§          5 favorite web sites that reflect your interests;  Title of web site as link  (not URL) Include brief description of web site and why you like to go to this site. 15 points

§          3 images or graphics that set the tone or theme for your Hub Page  =15 points

§          Personal digital cam.photo (either of yourself, or something that is special to you, i.e. something you’ve made, something you collect, etc  =10 points

§          Wallpaper Background  = optional

§          E-Mail icon and e-mail link  =10 points

§          Interesting Dividers or Bars used effectively to divide your page sections. =/10 points

§          Table of Contents with links and icons to other pages  =10 points  (links will be added throughout the course)

§          Aesthetic quality of page, including font sizes, styles, placement of graphics, and color contrast.  =10 points

 

                                                                                                                                               Total Points = ____/100

Hard copy of web page along with this rubric must be handed in on due date.  -5 points if rubric is not attached Your page must be completed on line.

 

 




Assignment II Teacher’s Resource Page      parent        Name_______________________

Title”Learning Webs” for Family Fun  Include a  brief introduction note to parents to motivate them in using the page.  Also explain the purpose of this page and how it can be used with their  students.          

                                                                                                          Total – 8 points_____ 

Include 2 web sites for grades PK-2  AND  2 web sites grades 3-5

Each web site requires a brief annotation.   Each link should be represented by words or the title of the web site.  NO URL addresses. 

    * Language Arts and Reading- 8 points  

    * Math - 8 points

    * Social Studies  - 8 points

    * Science  - 8 points

    * Art  - 8 points

    * Music Drama and Dance - 8 points

    * Physical Education - 8 points

    * Health and Hygiene  - 8 points

 

Each Topic should have an icon that represents the content area - 8 points  

                                                                              Total = 72 points_____

Select a background for the page or you can use varied colors to make the page interesting to those who are reading it.                                                                                                                                              

Total = 10 points____

Organization and Aesthetic quality 

                                                                                 Total = 10 points_____

DUE DATE: FRIDAY  April 4, 2008/ - Page must be published.

Rubric must be included with your hard copy.  5 points will be deducted from your grade if rubric is not included

Total Points = ______/100



TOPIC PAGE RUBRIC

Name_________________________________________  Section____
Hard Copies of Topic Pages are due  after full time practicum
 
Rubric Topic Page 1  topic.html
- Title Grade and Science / Technology Standards are stated clearly.               
                                                                                                                      10 points____        

- Sections include web sites that are appropriate and interesting                
Information about the web sites is included in each table in small type
Organization of sections follow Bloom’s order from Basic (Knowledge – Comprehension) to more in depth (Application)
Questions allow for open ended responses that relate to the web sites and finding information on the web sites.                `                                  
                                                                                                                           30 points___
 
- Hands-on activity is interesting and in-depth enough to be used in assessing students’ understanding of the topic.                                                                                 10 points___
- Evidence of interest in researching the topic and finding web sites that are developmentally appropriate for young students                                                                          10 points___ 
______________________________________________________________________________________
TO BE GRADED AFTER YOU RETURN FROM 2-WEEK PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE:
- Digital photos of students at work on their hands-on projects are displayed on the page                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               10 points___

- Aesthetic Quality of the page including background and contrasting tables, font colors and styles, icons, dividers, etc. that enhance the page.                                                              
                                                                                                                            10 points___

- Completed lesson plan and rubric are on the page                                             10 points___
- Hard copy of lesson plan and rubrics for each student must be included with the hard copy                                                                                                                                    10 points___
 



Topic Literature Page

Rubric Topic Page 2  topiclit.html

Title, grade and literature and technology standards are stated clearly                    10 points___

Paint Picture is attractive and demonstrates time taken to show important aspects of the book that will create discussion among the students.                                                               25 points___

3 prediction questions are open-ended and allow students to discuss what they know and what they think will happen in the story.                                                                                 15 points___

Brief overview of the story is clearly written and does NOT tell what will happen in the story.                                                                                                                        10 points___

_____________________________________________________________________________________
TO BE GRADED AFTER YOU RETURN FROM 2-WEEK PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE:

Pictures of students completing the ordering of the story activity (we can see the 3 selected pictures after they are placed in order by the children).                                                          20 points___

Lesson Plan and rubric are on the page                                                                    10 points___

Lesson Plan and Rubrics were included with the hard copy                                       10 points___






CLICK ON FILE / PUBLISH AS
TAB - PUBLISH
SITE NAME   www.valdosta.edu (http) 
<usually, you can get  address by clicking on right drop-down arrow>
PAGE TITLE     My Hub Page
FILE NAME      index.html
TAB - SETTINGS  (you can hightlight and paste these when you publish

SITE NAME  <will come up same as on the other tab>
www.valdosta.edu (http) 
PUBLISHING ADDRESS (FTP ADDRESS) <You should memorize it>
ftp://www.valdosta.edu/./public_html
HTTP ADDRESS OF YOUR HOME PAGE
                  http://www.valdosta.edu/~userid/




E BOOK ASSIGNMENT
1. Use PowerPoint for pages OR 1 X ! Tables for each page
2. Must have the following
A Total of  6 pages that includes the title page, introductory page explaining the information, example pages that help to support concept being taught, and a Review of Information such as a hands on activity or 10 question multiple choice quiz

GRADING  RUBRIC  FOR E-BOOK

·        Title Page is attractive and contains the appropriate information. 

15- ___Excellent   13__Very Good   10____ Needs Improvement

·        Topic relates to the selected Georgia Performance Standard/s

10____Excellent   8__Very Good      5____ Needs Improvement

·        Set Up of EBOOK Order of information and organization is effective

10____Excellent   8__Very Good      5____ Needs Improvement

·        Accuracy, clarity and thoroughness of information presented and includes correct/appropriate use of language grammar syntax, etc.

·        Evidence that the topic was researched (not copied)  The information is interesting and provides information that makes us think about the topic.

20____Excellent   17__Very Good     13-____ Needs Improvement

·        Use of web page technology that enhances learning  in colorful and creative way with graphics, pictures, and artwork that is aesthetically pleasing to young learners

15___Excellent   13__Very Good     10____ Needs Improvement

·        Final review page activity or quiz is well written and reflects information that was presented in the e book.

20____Excellent   17__Very Good     13-____ Needs Improvement

·        EVIDENCE OF COORDINATED GROUP EFFORT.  ALL STUDENTS CONTRIBUTED TO THE E-BOOK FAIRLY.

10____Excellent   8__Very Good      5____ Needs Improvement

  Group Participant Names:

  Final Grade____________

Comments:











WORLD OF WEATHER (Learning About Math and Science)
Write a brief paragraph about the country or city you are using in your lesson. Include geography information, natural disasters, interesting landforms, etc.
Select the capital or major city related to your cultural group and find it on YAHOO WESTHER
Check on weather information  during the winter months (January -NH/July-SH)
Temperature for the summer July - January)
Also find the average precipitation for each season.
Record the information and  then graph it using EXCELL
After you complete your graph on EXCELL, copy it and paste it on a solid table on your page.
Write 4 comparative weather questions under the chart for student to respond.















Office Hours
Dr. Inez A. Heath 
iheath@valdosta.edu  229 259 2025
Fall, 2008
Please EMAIL me to let me know when you would like to meet.  Include a phone number where I can reach you, and your ID number (870...) so I can access your files easily on Banner.
Since I am not on campus every day, please leave papers that need to be signed or completed such as graduation or student teaching forms in my mailbox, or under my door.  I will complete them and leave them with Valerie Bayman our secretary in the front office
Thank you.
M and
T W
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Off Campus
 Off Campus
Office Hours
1:00
4:00
 Office Hours
By Appointment
ONLY


  CLASS
EDUC 2120
5:00 - 7:45

  
CLASS 5:00 -6:30
ABAC
Tifton
OFF CAMPUS
  Fraculty Meeting




Fall 2008 REGISTRATION SCHEDULE





 

 









Social Studies Georgia Performance Standard for Enrichment Acitivity
Grade 3 Geogrphy
SS3G1 The student will locate major topographical features of the United States of America and other countries and regions that relate to children's literature
a. Identify major rivers
b. Identify major mountain ranges
c. Locate the equator, prime meridian, and lines of latitude and longitude on a globe.
d. Locate a country on a world map.
SS3G2 The student will describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with:
a. Identifying areas on a political map specific locations
b. Describing how place (physical and human characteristics) had an impact on the lives of people.



Global Diversity Web Page
Your Name Fall 2006
Table of Contents

About the Author, Illustrator of (TITLE OF BOOK)
Activity IPaint Artwork
Lesson Plan for Activity I
Activity II - Cultural Graphic Organizer & Web Sites
Lesson Plan II for Activity II
Enrichment Activity for Older or Gifted Studemts
Photos and Examples of Student's Work




 
Named Anchors
Go DOWN on the page to the anchor spot
Highlight a part of a word or a short word such as to are, etc.
Click on Insert/Named Anchor / OK
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Lesson Plan I Template


Lesson Plan II Template

 

  ___________________________
Mentor Teacher's Signature
 ___________________________
Date

Title: Learning With Technology About Different Cultures
General Information  This lesson involves finding information on web sites and  Developing Multicultural Awareness and  Appreciation of  Diversity
Name:
School/Mentor Teacher:
Grade Level:
Subject Areas: Technology Integration, Social Studies (Multicultural Understanding)
Date Taught:
Total Duration of Lesson:  55 minutes. (This lesson can be presented in 2 sessions)
 
Primary Learning Outcomes (PLO)
The primary learning outcomes to be achieved with this lesson include:
A.  Student will be able to use the mouse while operating the computer
B.  Student will be able to respond to questions about to diverse cultures and languages by clicking to the web sites to find information
C.  Student will work cooperatively in small group or individually to make a multicultural story picture or will write information about what she or he has learned from perusing the cultural web sites.
D.  Student will be able to compare his own culture with the culture represented in the web sites.
 
Related QCC & GPS Standards
A. Grade: K
Technology Integration
Strand: Basic Skills
5 Topic: Basic Skills
 
Standard: Operates basic technology tools and applications.
B. Grade: K
Social Studies Georgia Performance Standard
Geographic Understandings
SSKG1: The student will describe American culture by explaining diverse community and family celebrations and customs (this also includes the cultures represented by children from other countries who are enrolled in our schools, whose native language is other than English)

Materials and Equipment:
1. Computer with Internet connection set to your Global Diversity Graphic Organizer Global Diversity Page.
LIST WEB SITE TITLES AND ADDRESSES HERE:
2. Multicultural children’s book: LIST TITLE HERE

3. Globe to review country or continent they are learning about
4. Colored markers, crayons, paper, and/or any other materials that relate to learning about the culture such as food or actual artifacts.

(LIST ANY OTHER MATERIALS SPECIFIC TO YOUR ART ACTIVITY)


Technology Connection
Technologies that will be used in this lesson include: computer with Internet connection, a picture developed using a computer drawing program, and a designed website that includes computer painted picture and links to cultural websites that represent the country in multicultural literature book.  Students will use computers to view website selected by the teacher that provide information about the culture represented in the story.
 
Procedure:

Step One Introduction:
1. Show students the graphic organizer. Say,: “Yesterday we read a book about ___________
Show them the globe and ask if anyone can find Georgia, the US and the place where the story took place___________

This is a graphic organizer which shows information about_________ where the story took place. 
Who can tell me something about the story?
Allow students to answer. Accept the answers given
Explain to the students that we are going to learn more about the place where the story took place.
2. Look at the graphic organizer and discuss the picture representations of the culture that they will be learning about:
               I.E. Clothing, Food, People, Products, etc.
 (Estimated Time 15 minutes)
4  Read each culture question  under the graphic organizer (or on the graphic organizer) and ask a student to click on the icon below to find the information
List the 3 culture questions and web site address where the information is located:
a.
b.
c.  
5.  Go over the information on the web site and ask the students to respond or make comments about what they see.
Allow students to take turns using the mouse to click on the links and read information or provide directions for them as they look at the web sites with you (the teacher).
(Estimated Time 10-15 minutes)
 
Step Two Reinforcement Activity
6. Tell the children:
Now that we have visited the website sites, and learned about the culture, I am giving you each a piece of paper and you can draw pictures about the things you learned or write about the things you learned from the web sites we visited  today
You can change this activity or elaborate on it to do a hands on activity such as writing their names in another language, making an instrument, clothes,  jewelry, tasting foods, etc. that relate to the web sites.
7. Allow the students to discuss their work and the various cultural things that they drew or learned about
8  Ask each student to describe 3 things that they learned about the culture from looking at the web sites.
  (Estimated time 15 – 30  minutes depending on the project)
 
(You will need to save the students’ pictures and projects, or take pictures of them in the activity.  Avoid photographing their faces.

Later you will scan the students’ papers or add photos to your web page. to place in your ECE Portfolio. 

 
Assessment the Primary Learning Outcomes
A. Technology Integration
Student will be assessed through observation while using the mouse to control the computer and using the drawing program.
B. Social Studies
Student will be assessed through answers to questions, illustrations, and discussions about diverse cultures. 

(Thiis lesson plan outline  was developed by Dr. Inez A. Heath for Global Eiversity  Technology Lessons I and II)

Rubric

Level 1 8-4 points

Level 2 (3-2 points)

Level 1 (1-0 points)

Student is able to use the mouse to control the computer with no or little assistance.

 

Student is able to use the mouse to control the computer with much assistance.

Student is not able to use the mouse to control the computer.

Student responded with accuracy to 3 of the critical thinking questions about cultural diversity related to the web site.

Student responded with accuracy to 2 of the critical thinking questions about cultural diversity related to the web site.

Student had difficulty responding with accuracy to the critical thinking questions about cultural diversity.

 

Student was able to draw or write information about the culture that was accurate and represented information from the web site OR was able to complete the project and work with others

Student  drawings or written information about the culture was partially accurate and represented some information learned from the web site
OR  was able to partially complete the project and work with others

Student was unable to draw or write information about the culture that was accurate, and did not understand the  information presented on the web site
OR was not able to partially complete the project and work with others

 




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Exploring the World of Literature in Our Classrooms
  • Select a title from this list, or you can select a book from another list, but it must be approved by the instructor.
  • Each class must select books represented from each of the categories.
  • Those who select first will get their first choice in cultural group, and title.



Asian-American and Pacific Islander

Baillie, Allan. Rebel Illus. by Di Wu. New York: Ticknor and Fields, 1994.

Baker, Keith. The Magic Fan. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1989.

Bercaw, Edna Coe. Halmoni’s Day. Illus. by Robert Hunt. New York: Dial, 2000.

Blia, Xiong. Nine-in-One Grr! Grr! A Folktale from the Hmong People of Laos.

Adapted by Cathy Spagnoli. Illus. by Nancy Hom. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1989.

Breckler, Rosemary. Hoang Breaks the Lucky Teapot. Illus. by Adrian 

Frankel.Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1992.

Brown, Tricia. Konnichiwa! I Am a Japanese-American Girl. Photos by Kazuyoshi

Arai. New York: Holt, 1995.

Bunting, Eve. Jin Woo. Illus. by Chris Soentpiet.  New York: Clarion, 2001.

Bunting, Eve. So Far from the Sea. Illus. by Chris K. Soentpiet. New York: Clarion, 1998.

Chin-Lee, Cynthia. A Is for Asia. Illus. by Yumi Heo. New York: Orchard, 1997.

Chinn, Karen. Sam and the Lucky Money. Illus. by Cornelius Van Wright & Ying-Hwa Hu. New York: Lee & Low, 1995.

Choi, Yangsook: The Name Jar. New York: Knopf, 2001.

Choi, Yangsook. New Cat. New York: Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, 1999.

Coerr, Eleanor. Sadako. Illus. by Ed Young. New York: Putnam, 1993.

Demi. The Dragon's Tale: An Other Animal Fables of theChinese Zodiac. New York: Henry Holt, 1996.

Demi. One Grain of Rice: A Mathematical Folktale. New York: Scholastic, 1997.

Friedman, Ina R. How My Parents Learned to Eat. Illus. by Allen Say. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1987.

French, Fiona. Little Inchkin. New York: Dial, 1994.

Garland, Sherry. The Lotus Seed. Illus. by Tatsuro Kiuchi. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1993.

Gilmore, Rachna. A Gift for Gita. Illus. by Alice Priestly. Toronto: Second Story Press, 1999.

Greene, Ellin. Ling-Li and the Phoenix Fairy: A Chinese Folktale. Illus. Zong-Zhou Wang. New York: Clarion, 1996.

Hamanaka, Shelia. The Journey: Japanese Americans, Racism & Renewal. New York: Orchard, 1990.

Hamanaka, Sheila. Bebop-a-Do-Walk! New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

Hedlund, Irene. Mighty Mountain and the Three Strong Women. London, England: A & C Black, 1984.

Heo, Suzanne Crowder. The Rabbit's Escape. Illus. by Yumi Heo. New York: Holt, 1995.

Heo, Suzanne Crowder. The Rabbit's Judgment. Illus. by Yumi Heo. New York: Holt, 1994.

Ho, Minfong. Hush! A Thai Lullaby. Illus. Holly Meade. New York: Orchard, 1996.

Johnson, Ryerson. Kenji and the Magic Geese. Illus. Jean and Mou-sien Tseng. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1992.

Kline, Suzy. Song Lee and the Leech Man. Illus. by Frank Remkiewicz. New York: Viking, 1995.

Kraus, Joanna Halpert. Tall Boy's Journey. Illus. by Karen Ritz. Minneapolis, MN: Carolrhoda, 1992.

Kuklin, Susan. Kodomo: Children of Japan. New York: Putnam's, 1995.

Lee, Huy Voun. At the Beach. New York: Holt, 1994.

Lee, Huy Voun. In the Park. New York: Henry Holt, 1998.

Lee, Jeanne M. Silent Lotus. New York: Farrar, 1991.

Lee, Jeanne M. The Song of Mu Lan. Arden, NC: Front Stree Press, 1995.

Lee, Milly. Nim and the War Effort. Illus. by Yangsook Choi. New York: Frances Foster Books/Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1997.

Levine, Ellen. I Hate English! Illus. by Steve Bjorkman. New York: Scholastic, 1989.

Levinson, Riki. Our Home Is The Sea. Illus. by Dennis Luzak. New York: Dutton, 1988.

Little, Mimi Otey. Yoshiko and the Foreigner. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1996.

Louie, Ai-Ling. Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. Illus. by Ed Young. New York: Philomel, 1982.

Look, Lenore. Love as Strong as Ginger. Illus. by Stephen T. Johnson. New York: Atheneum, 1999.

Look, Lenore. Henry’s First-Moon Birthday. Illus. by Yumi Heo. New York: Atheneum, 2001.

Low, William. Chinatown. New York: Henry Holt, 1997.

McCunn, Ruthanne Lum. Pie Biter. Illus. by You-shan Tang. San Francisco, CA: Design Enterprises, 1983.

McKay, Lawrence. Journey Home. Illus. by Don & Keunhee Lee. New York: Lee & Low, 1998.

McMahon, Patricia. Chi-Hoon: A Korean Girl. Photos by Michael F. O"Brien. Honesdale, PA: Caroline House/Boyds Mills Press, 1993.

Mahy, Margaret. The Seven Chinese Brothers. Illus. by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng. New York: Scholastic, 1990.

Mak, Kam. My Chinatown: One Year in Poems. New York: HarperCollins, 2002.

Maruki, Toshi. Hiroshima No Pika. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1980.

Matsutani, Miyoko. The Crane Maiden. Illus. by Chihiro Iwasaki. New York: Parents', 1968.

Melmed, Laura Krauss. The First Song Ever Sung. Illus. by Ed Young. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1993.

Merrill, Jean. The Girl Who Loved Caterpillars. Illus. by Floyd Cooper. New York: Philomel, 1992.

Mills, Claudia. A Visit to Amy-Claire. Illus. by Shelia Hamanaka. New York: Macmillan, 1992.

Morimoto, Junko. Kenju's Forest. Sydney, Australia: Collins Publishing Australia, 1989.

Morimoto, Junko. The Inch Boy. New York: Puffin Books, 1984.

Mochizuki, Ken. Baseball Saved Us. Illus. by Dom Lee. New York: Lee & Low Books, 1993.

Narahashi, Keiko. Is That Josie? New York: Margaret McElderry, 1994.

Noguchi, Rick. Flowers from Mariko. New York: Lee & Low, 2001.

Paek, Min. Aekyung's Dream. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1988.

Pak, Soyung. Dear Juno. Illus. by Susan Kathleen Hartung. New York: Viking, 1999.

Partridge, Elizabeth. Oranges on Golden Mountain. Illus. by Aki Sogabe. New York: Dutton, 2001.

Peacock, Carol A. Mommy Far, Mommy Near: An Adoption Story. Illus. by Shawn Costello. Morton Grove, IL: A. Whitman, 2000.

Pomeranc, Marion H. The American Wei. Illus. by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan. Morton Grove, IL: A. Whitman, 1998.

Raimondo, Lois. The Little Lama of Tibet. New York: Scholastic, 1994.

Rappaport, Doreen. The Journey of Meng. Illus. by Yang Ming-Yi. New York: Dial, 1992.

Rappaport, Doreen. The Long-Haired Girl: A Chinese Legend. Illus. by Yang Ming-Yi. New York: Dial, 1995.

Rattigan, Jama Kim. Dumpling Soup. Illus. Lillian Hsu-Flanders. Boston, MA: Little Brown, 1993.

Rattigan, Jama Kim. The Woman in the Moon: A Story from Hawai'i. Illus. by Carla Golembe. Boston,MA:Little Brown, 1996.

Rhee, Nami. Magic Spring: A Korean Folktale. New York: Putnam, 1993.

Roth, Susan L. Happy Birthday, Mr. Kang. Washington, DC: National Geographic Society, 2001.

Say, Allen. Home of the Brave. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2002.

Say, Allen. Grandfather's Journey. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1993.

Say, Allen. Tree of Cranes. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1991.

Say, Allen. The Bicycle Man. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1982.

Say, Allen. Stranger in the Mirror. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1995.

San Souci, Robert D. The Samurai's Daughter. Illus. by Stephen T. Johnson. New York: Dial, 1992.

Schlein, Miriam. The Year of the Panda. Illus. by Kam Mak. New York: Harper & Row, 1990.

Schmidt, Jeremy and Ted Wood. Two Lands, One Heart: An American Boy's Journey to His Mother's Vietnam. Photos by Ted Wood. New York: Walker, 1995.

Shea, Pegi Deitz. The Whispering Cloth: A Refugee's Story. Illus. by Anita Riggio and You Tang. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press, 1995.

Shepard, Aaron. The Gifts of Wali Dad: A Tale of India and Pakistan. Illus.by Daniel San Souci. New York: Atheneum,1995.

Shigekawa, Marlene. Welcome Home Swallows. Illus. by Isao Kikuchi. Torrence, CA: Heian, 2001.

Snyder, Diane. The Boy of the Three Year Nap. Illus. by Allen Say. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1988.

Stamm, Claus. Three Strong Women: A Tall Tale from Japan. Illus. by Jean and Mou-sien Tseng. New York: Viking, 1990.

Stanley, Fay. TheLast Princess: The Story of Princess Ka'iulani of Hawai'i. Illus. by Diane Stanley. New York: Four Winds, 1991.

Thong, Roseanne. Red Is a Dragon: A Book of Colors. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2001.

Thong, Roseanne. Round Is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 2001.

Thorne, Jenny. The Voyage of Prince Fuji. London, England: Macmillan, 1980.

Tsutsui, Yoriko. Anna's Secret Friend. Illus. by Aliko Hayashi. New York: Viking/Kestral, 1986.

Tsutsui, Yoriko. Before the Picnic. Illus. by Akiko Hayashi. New York: Philomel, 1987.

Uchida, Yoshiko. The Bracelet. Illus. Joanna Yardley. New York: Philomel, 1993.

Uchida, Yoshiko. The Magic Purse. Illus. by Keiko Narahashi. New York: Margaret McElderry, 1993.

Uchida, Yoshiko. The Birthday Visitor. Illus. by Charles Robinson. New York: Scribner's, 1975.

Waters, Kate and Madeline Slovenz-Low. Lion Dancer: Ernie Wan's Chinese New Year. Photos by Martha Cooper. New York: Scholastic, 1992.

Wells, Ruth. The Farmer and the Poor God. Illus. Yoshi. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996.

Williams, Carol Ann. Tsubu the Little Snail. Illus. by Tatsuro Kiuchi. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1995.

Wong, Janet. Apple Pie 4th of July. Illus. by Margaret Chodos-Irvine. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, 2002.

Wong, Janet. A Trip Back Home. Illus. by Bo Jia. San Diego, CA: Harcourt, 2000.

Wisniewski, David. The Warrior and the Wise Man. New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard, 1989.

Yagawa, Sumiko. The Crane Wife. Trans. by Katherine Paterson. Illus. by Suekichi Akaba. New York: Morrow, 1981.

Yashima, Taro. Crow Boy. New York: Viking, 1955.

Yep, Laurence. Tongues of Jade. Illus. by David Wiesner. New York: HarperCollins, 1991.

Yep, Laurence. The Boy Who Swallowed Snakes. Illus. by Jean and Mou-Sien Tseng. New York: Scholastic, 1994.

Yep, Laurence. The Butterfly Boy. Illus. by Jeanne M. Lee. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 1993.

Yep, Laurence. The Khan's Daughter: A Mongolian Folktale. Illus. Jean and Mou-Sien Tseng. New York: Scholastic, 1997.

Yep, Laurence. When the Circus Came to Town. Illus. by Suling Wang. New York: HarperCollins, 2002.

Yolen, Jane. The Seventh Mandarin. Illus. by Ed Young. New York: Seabury, 1970.

Young, Ed. Lon Po Po: A Red-Riding-Hood Story from China. New York: Philomel, 1989.

Desert Exile, Yoshiko Uchida, University of Washington Press, 1982, Japanese-American, female, autobiography Suitable for middle school/junior high and high school. Grade:B+

Itsuka, Joy Kogawa, Anchor Books, 1992, Asian-American(actually Canadian), female, fiction
Suitable for high school. Grade:B

Honor and Duty, Gus Lee, Ivy Books, 1994, Chinese-American, male, fiction Suitable for high-school. Grade:B+

Children of the river Linda Crew, Dell Publishing, 1989, Asian-American (Cambodian), female, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

The clay marble Minfong Ho,Farrar, Straus & Giroux., 1991, Asian-American (Cambodian), many, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school.\par Grade: A (KSN)

Echoes of the white giraffeSook Nyul Choi, Houghton Mifflin, 1993, Asian American (Korean), female, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Goodbye Vietnam Gloria Whelan, Random House, 1992, Asian American (Vietnamese), many, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Shadow of the dragon Sherry Garland, Harcourt, 1993, Asian American (Vietnamese), male, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Shizuko's daughter Kyoko Mori, Henry Holt and Company, 1993, Asian American (Japanese), female, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

To Destroy You Is No Loss JoAn Criddle, East/West Bridge Publishing House, 1987, Cambodian, Cambodian American, Female, non-fiction:biography/Oral History, photographs. Suitable for junior high and high school Grade: A+ (JLT)

Peacebound Trains Haemi Balgassi, Clarion Books, 1996, Asian/Korean, female, Historical Fiction, illustrations. Suitable for K-3, 4-6. Grade: A

Finding my voice Marie Lee, Houghton Mifflin, 1992, Asian-American, female, fiction.
Suitable forMiddle school/junior high. Grade: B (CL)

The Golem and the Dragon Girl Sonia Levitin, Dials, 1993, Asian-American/Jewish, female and male, fiction. Suitable for Middleschool/junior high. Grade:B (CL)

The Joy Luck Club.Amy Tan, Ballantine Books, 1989, Chinese American, Female, fiction.
Suitable for high school. Grade: (VJC)

If It Hadn't been for Yoon Jun.Marie G. Lee, Houghton Mifflin/Avon, 1993, Korean American, Female, fiction. Suitable for middle school/junior high. Grade: A+ (ATC)

Latino and Latina

Ada, Alma Flor. I Love Saturdays y Domingos. Illus. by Elivia Savadier. New York: Atheneum, 2002.

Ada, Alma Flor. Gathering the Sun: An Alphabet in Spanish and English. Illus. by Simon Silva. New York: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard, 1997. (Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Commended)

Ada, Alma Flor. The Lizard and the Sun/La Largartija y el Sol. Illus. by Felipe Davalos. New York: Doubleday Dell, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Ada, Alma Flor. My Name Is Maria Isabel. Illus. by K. Dyble Thompson. New York: Atheneum, 1993.

Alarcon, Francisco. Angels Ride Bikes/Los Angeles Andan en Bicicleta. Illus. by May Christine Gonazalez. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Alarcón, Francisco. Laughing Tomatoes and Other Spring Poems/ Jitomatoes Risuenos y otros poemas de primavera. Illus, by Maya Christina Gonzalez. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Alarcon, Francisco. From the Bellybutton of the Moon and Other Summer Poems/Del Ombligo de la Luna y Otro Poemas de Verano. Illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 1998. (Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Commended).

Alarcon, Francisco. Iguana in the Snow. Illus by Maya Christina Gonzalez. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 2000. (Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Commended)

Almada, Patricia. From Father to Son/De Padre a Hijo. Illus. by Marianno de Lopez. Crystal Lake, IL: Rigby, 1997. (Americas Commended.)

Altman, Linda Jacobs. Amelia's Road. Illus. by Enrique O. Sanchez. New York: Lee and Low, 1993.

Anaya, Rudolpho. Farolitos for Abuelo. Illus. by Edward Gonzales. New York: Hyperion, 1998.

Anaya, Rudolfo A. The Farolitos of Christmas. Illus. by Richard C. Sandoval. New York: New Mexico Magazine, 1987.

Ancona, George. Barrio: José's Neighborhood. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace, 1998. (Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Winner)

Ancona, George. Carnaval. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Ancona, George. Cuban Kids. Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish, 2000. (Americas Commended)

Ancona, George. Fiesta Fireworks. New York: Lothrup, Lee & Shepard, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Ancona, George. Harvest. Tarrytown, NY: Marshall Cavendish, 2001. (Americas Honor)

Ancona, George. Mayeros: A Yucatec Maya Family. New York: Morrow, 1997. (Americas Honor)

Ancona, George. Pablo Remembers: The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead. New York: Lothrop, 1993. (Pura Belpre Honor)

Argueta, Jorge. A Movie in my Pillow. Illus. by Elizabeth Gomez. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 2001. (Americas Winner)

Argueta, Manlio. Magic Dogs of the Volcanos/Los Perros Magicos de los Volcanes. Illus. by Elly Simmons. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1990.

Belafonte, Harry and Lord Burgess. Island in the Sun. Illus. by Alex Ayliffe. New York: Dial, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Bloom, Valerie. Fruits: A Caribbean Counting Poem. Illus. by David Axtell. New York: Henry Holt, 1997. (Americas Honor)

Brusca, Maria Cristina. On the Pampas. New York: Holt, 1991. (Parents' Choice Picture Book Award)

Buffett, Jimmy. Trouble Dolls. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanvich, 1991.

Bunting, Eve. How Many Days to America? A Thanksgiving Story. Illus. by Beth Peck. New York: Clarion, 1988.

Bunting, Eve. A Day's Work. Illus. by Ronald Himler. New York: Clarion, 1994. (Americas Commended)

Bunting, Eve. Going Home. Illus. by David Diaz. New York HarperCollins, 1996. (Americas Commended)

Cameron, Ann. The Most Beautiful Place in the World. Illus. by Thomas B. Allen. New York: Knopf, 1988.

Capellinni, Mary. The Story of Dona Chila/El Cuento de Dona Chila. Illus. by Gershom Griffith. Crystal Lake, IL: Rigby, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Carling, Amelia Lau. Mama and Papa Have a store. New York: Dial, 1998. (Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Winner)

Carlson, Lori Marie. Sol a Sol. Illus. by Emily Lisker. New York: Henry Holt, 1998.

Castaneda, Carlos. Abuela's Weave. Illus. by Enrique O. Sanchez. New York: Lee and Low, 1993. (Americas Commended)

Castilla, Julia Mercedes. Emilio. Houston, TX: Pinata, 1999.

Castillo, Ana. Mi Hija, Mi Hijo, El Aguila, La Paloma: Un Canto Azteca/My Daughter, My Son, the Eagle, the Dove: An Aztec Chant. Illus. by S. Guevara. New York: Dutton, 2000. (Americas Commended)

Cazet, Denys. Born in the Gravy. New York: Orchard, 1997.

Chin-Lee, Cynthia and Terri de la Pena. A is for Americas. Illus. by Enrique O. Sanchez. New York: Orchard, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Cooper, Martha and Ginger Gordon. Anthony Reynoso: Born to Rope. New York: Clarion, 1996. (Americas Commended)

Corpi, Lucha. Where Fireflies Dance/Ahi, Donde Bailan Las Luciernagas. Illus.b y Mira Reisberg. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Cowley, Joy. Big Moon Tortilla. Illus. by Dyanne Strongbow. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mill, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Cuyler, Margery.  From Here to There. Illus. by Yu Cha Pak. New York: Henry Holt, 1999.

Delacre, Lulu. Arroz con Leche: Popular Songs and Rhymes from Latin America. New York: Scholastic, 1989.

Delacre, Lulu. Las Navidades: Popular Christmas Songs from Latin America. New York: Scholastic, 1990.

DeRubertis, Barbara. Count on Pablo. Illus. by Rebecca Thornburgh. New York: Kane Press, 1999.

Dorros, Arthur. Abuela. Illus. by Elisa Kleven. New York: Dutton, 1991.

Dorros, Arthur. Isla. Illus. by Elisa Kleven. New York: Dutton, 1995. (Americas Commended)

Dorros, Arthur. Tonight Is Carnaval. Illus. with arpilleras sewn by the members of the Club de Madres Virgen del Carmen of Lima, Peru. New York: Dutton, 1991.

Dorros, Arthur. When the Pigs Took Over. Illus. by Diane Greenseid. New York: Dutton, 2002.

Ehlert, Lois. Cuckoo/Cucu. Trans. By Gloria de Aragon Andujar. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Elya, Susan Middleton. Home at Last. New York: Lee & Low, 2001.

English, Karen. Speak English for us Marisol!  Illus. by Enrique D. Sanchez. Morton Grove, IL: A. Whitman, 2000.

Eversole, Robyn. The Flute Player/La Flautista. Illus. by G. Brian Karas. New York: Orchard, 1995.

Freedman, Russell. America’s First True Cowboys. New York: Clarion, 2001. (Americas Honor)

Freschet, Gina. Beto and the Bone Dance. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 2001.

Galindo, Mary Sue. Icy Watermelon/Sandia Fria. Illus. by Pauline Rodreguez Howard. Houston: Pinata, 2000. (Americas Commended)

Garay, Luis. Pedrito's Day. New York: Orchard, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Garcia, Maria. The Adventures of Connie and Diego./Las Aventuras de Connie y Diego. Rev. ed., Illus. by Malaquias Montoya. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1987.

Garza, Carmen Lomas. Magic Windows. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 1999. (Pura Belpre Medal, Americas Honor)

Gershator, David and Phyllis. Bread Is for Eating. Illus. by Emma Shaw-Smith. New York: Holt, 1995.

Gershator, Phyllis and David. Greetings, Sun. Illus. by Synthia St. James. New York: DK Ink, 1998. (Americas Commended

Gonzalez, Lucia M. Senor Cat’s Romance and Other Favorite Stories from Latin America. Illus. by Lulu Delacre. New York: Scholastic, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Gonzalez-Jensen, Margarita. Mexico’s Marvelous Corn/Maravilloso Maiz de Mexico. Crystal Lake, IL: Rigby, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Grossman, Patricia. Saturday Market. Illus. by Enrique O. Sanchez. New York: Lothrop, 1994. (Americas Commended)

Hansen, Regina. The Face at the Window. Illus. by Linda Saport. New York: Clarion, 1997. (Americas Winner)

Hausman, Gerald and Ashley Wolff. Doctor Bird: Three Lookin’ Up Tales from Jamaica. New York: Philomel, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Hayes, Joe. A Spoon for Every Bite. Illus. by Rebecca Leer. New York: Orchard, 1996.

Heide, Florence Parry and Roxanne Heide Pierce.  Tio Armando. Illus. by Ann Grifalconi. New York: Lothrup, Lee & Shepard, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Herrera, Juan Felipe. Calling the Doves/El canto de los Palomas. Illus. by Elly Simmons. New York: Children's Book Press, 1995.

Herrera, Juan Felipe. Laughing Out Loud, I Fly: Poems in English and Spanish. New York: HarperCollins, 1998. (Pura Belpre Honor)

Hewett, Joan. Hector Lives in the U.S. Now: The Story of a Mexican American Child. Photos by Richard Hewett. New York: HarperCollins, 1990.

Holzworth, Werner. I’m Jose and I’m Okay: Three Stories from Bolivia. Trans. By Laura McKenna. Illus. by Yatiyaw Studios. La Jolla, CA: Kane Miller, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Horenstein, Henry. Baseball in the Barrio. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane. Las Posada: An Hispanic Christmas Celebration. Illus. by Lawrence Migdale. New York: Holiday House, 1999.

Hurwitz, Johanna.New Shoes for Silvia. New York: Morrow, 1993.

Isadora, Rachel. Caribbean Dream. New York: Putnam, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Jiminez, Francisco. The Christmas Gift/El Regalo de Navidad. Illus. by Claire B. Cotts. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 2000. (Americas Commended)

Jimenez, Francisco. La Mariposa. Illus. by Simon Silva. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1998.

Johnston, Tony. Uncle Rain Cloud. Illus. by Fabricio Vanden Broeck. Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge, 2001. (Americas Commended)

Johnston, Tony and Jeanette Winter. Day of the Dead. New York: Harcourt Brace, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Keane, Sofia Meza. Dear Abuelita/ Querida Abuelita. Illus. by Enrique O. Sanchez. Crystal Lake, IL: Rigby, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Keister, Douglas. Fernando's Gift. San Francisco: Sierra Club, 1995. (Americas Commended)

Kleven, Elisa. Hooray, a Pinata! New York: Dutton, 1996. (Americas Commended)

Kroll, Virginia. Butterfly Boy. Illus. by Gerardo Suzan. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Kurusa. The Streets Are Free. Trans. from Spanish by Karen Englander. Illus. by Monkia Doppert. Copenhagen, Denmark: Annick, 1985.

Leiner, Katherine. Mama Does the Mambo. Illus. by Edel Rodriguez. New York: Hyperion, 2001. (Americas Commended)

Levy, Janice. Abuelito Eats with his Fingers. Illus. by Layne Johnson. Austin, TX: Eakin, 1999.

Lewin, Ted. Amazon Boy. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1993.

Lomas Garza, Carmen. Family Pictures: Cuadros de Familia. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1990. (Pura Belpre Honor)

Lomas Garza, Carmen. In My Family/En Mi Familia. San Francisco: Children's Book Press, 1996. (Pura Belpre Honor)(Americas Winner)

Lopez, Loretta. The Birthday Swap. New York: Lee & Low, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Luen, Nancy. A Gift for Abuelita: Celebrating the Day of the Dead/Un Regalo para Abuelita: En Celebracion del Dia de los Muertos. Illus. by Robert Chapman. Flagstaff, AZ: Rising Moon, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Madrigal, Antonio Hernandez. Erandi’s Braids. Illus. by Tomie de Paola. New York: Putnam, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Markum, Patricia Maloney. The Little Painter of Sabana Grande. Illus. by Robert Casilla. New York: Bradbury, 1993. (Americas Commended)

Martel, Cruz. Yagua Days. Illus. by Jerry Pinkney. New York: Dial, 1976. (runner-up in the Council on Interracial Books for Children competition)

Maury, Inez. My Mother and I Are Growing Strong./Mi Mama y Yo Nos Hacemos Fuertes. Illus. by Sandy Speidel. Berkley, CA: New Seed Press, 1979.

Montex, Marisa. Juan Bobo Goes to Work. Illus. by Joe Cepeda. New York: HarperCollins, 2000. (Pura Belpre Honor)

Mora, Pat. A Birthday Basket for Tia. Illus. by Cecily Lang. New York: Macmillan, 1992.

Mora, Pat. Pablo's Tree. Illus. by Cecily Lang. New York: Macmillan, 1994. (Americas Commended)

Mora, Pat. Tomas and the Library Lady. Illus. by Raul Colon. New York: Random House, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Mora, Pat. The Rainbow Tulip. Illus. by Elizabeth Sayles. New York: Viking, 1999.

Moreton, Daniel. La Cucaracha Martina: A Caribbean Folktale/La Cucaracha Martina: Un Cuento Folklorico del Caribe. New York: Turtle, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Orozco, Jose-Luis, ed. Diez Deditos/Ten Little Fingers and Other Play Rhymes and Action Songs from Latin America. Illus. by Elisa Kleven. New York: Dutton, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Perez, Amada Irma. My Very Own Room/Mi Propio Cuartito. Illus. by Maya Christina Gonzalez. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 2000. (Americas Honor)

Presilla, Maricel E. Mola: Cuna Life Stories and Art. New York: Henry Holt, 1996.

Presilla, Maricel E. and Gloria Soto. Life Around the Lake: Embroideries by the Women of Lake Patzcuaro. New York: Henry Holt, 1996.

Rahaman, Vashanti. A Little Salmon for Witness: A Story from Trinidad. Illus. by Sandra Speidel. New York: Lodestar, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Reiser, Lynn. Tortillas and Lullabies. Illus. by Las Corazones Valientes. New York: Greenwillow, 1998.

Riecken, Nancy. Today Is the Day. Illus. by Catherine Stock. Boston,MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1996.

Rodriguez, Luis J. America Is her Name. Illus. by Carlos Vazquez. Willimantic, CT: Curbstone, 1997.

Rodriguez, Luis J. It Doesn’t Have To Be this Way: A Barrio Story/No Tiene Que Ser Asi: Una Historia del Barrio. Illus. by Daniel Galvez. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Rohmer, Harriet. Uncle Nacho's Hat. Illus. by Mira Reisberg. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1993.

Rosa-Casanova, Sylvia. Mama Provi and the Pot of Rice. Illus. by Robert Roth. New York: Atheneum, 1997.

Rossi, Joyce. The Gullywasher. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland, 1995. (Americas Commended)

San Souci, Robert D. The Little Seven-Colored Horse: A Spanish American Folktale. Illus. Jan Thompson Dicks. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 1995.

Schoberle, Cecile. Esmeralda and the Pet Parade. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1990.

Sisnet, Ana. Grannie Jus’ Come. Illus. by Karen Lusebrink. San Francisco, CA: Children’s Book Press, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Skarmeta, Antonio. The Composition. Ilus. By Alfonso Ruano. Toronto: Groundwood, 2001. (Americas Winner)

Slate, Joseph. The Secret Stars. Illus. by Felipe Davalos. Tarrytown, NY: Martin Cavendish, 1998. (Pura Belpre Honor, Americas Commended)

Sola, Michele. Angela Weaves a Dream. Illus. Jeffrey Jay Foxx. New York: Hyperion, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Soto, Gary. Big Bushy Mustache.Illus. by Joe Cepeda. New York: Knopf, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Soto, Gary. Chata and the Party Animals. Illus. by Susan Guevara. New York: Putnam, 2000. (Pura Belpre Winner)

Soto, Gary. If the Shoe Fits. Illus. by Terry Widener. New York: Putnam, 2002.

Soto, Gary. The Old Man & His Door. Illus. by Joe Cepeda. New York: Putnam, 1996.

Soto, Gary. Snapshots from the Wedding. Illus. by Stephanie Garcia. New York: Putnam, 1997. (Pura Belpre Winner)

Soto, Gary. Too Many Tamales. Illus. by Ed Martinez. New York: Putnam, 1993.

Stanek, Muriel. I Speak English for My Mom. Illus. by Judith Friedman. New York: Albert Whitman, 1989.

Stevens, Jan Romero. Carlos and the Cornfield/Carlos y la Milpa de Maiz. Illus. by Jeanne Arnold. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland, 1995.

Stevens, Jan Romero. Carlos and the Skunk/Carlos y el Zorrillo. Illus. by Jeane Arnold. Flagstaff, AZ: Rising Moon, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Taha, Karen T. A Gift for Tia Rosa. Illus. by Dee de Rosa. Minneapolis, MN: Dillon, 1986.

Tamar, Erika. The Garden of Happiness. Illus. by Barbara Lambase. San Diego: Harcourt Brace, 1996. (Americas Commended)

Taylor, Harriet Peck. Two Days in May. Illus. by Leyla Torres. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1999. (Americas Commended)

Thomas, Jane Resh. Lights on the River. Illus. by Michael Dooling. New York: Hyperion, 1994.

Torres, Leyla. Liliana’s Grandmothers. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Van Laan, Nancy. La Boda: A Mexican Wedding Celebration. Illus. Andrea Arroyo. Boston, MA: Little Brown, 1996.

Van Laan, Nancy. The Magic Bean Tree: A Legend from Argentina. Illus by Beatriz Vidal.  Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Van West, Patricia E. The Crab Man/El Hombre de los Cangrejos. New York: Turtle, 1998. (Americas Commended)

Viesti, Joe and Diane Hall. Celebrate in Central America. New York: Lothrup, Lee & Shepard, 1997. (Americas Commended)

Winter, Jonah. Beisbol! : Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends. New York: Lee & Low, 2001.

Zamorano, Ana. Let's Eat! Illus. Julie Vivas. New York: Scholastic, 1996.

Bless Me, Ultima, Rudolfo Anaya, Warner Books, 1972, Chicano, male, fiction
Suitable for high school. Grade:A+

The forty-third war Louise Moeri, Houghton Mifflin Company, 1989, Latino/Latina, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Journey of the sparrows Fran Leeper Buss with Daisy Cubias, Dell Publishing, 1991,Latino/Latina, many, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Taking sides Gary Soto, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1991, Latino/Latina, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Voices from the fields: Children of migrant farmers tell their stories. S. Beth Atkin, Joy Street Books, 1993, Latino/Latina, many, mixed.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Local news Gary Soto, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1993, Latino/Latina, many, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Crazy weekend Gary Soto, Scholastic, Inc, 1994, Latino/Latina, 2 male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Pacific crossing Gary Soto, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1992, Latino/Latina, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Yo Soy Juaquin Rudolfo Gonzalez, ?, ?, chicano, male, poetry, photo essay.
Suitable for K-3. Grade: B (ST)

The Hispanic 100 (Citadel) Himilce Novas, ?, 1995, Latino, nonfiction.
Suitable for ? Grade: ? (HM)

Cool Salsa ?, ?, ?, Mexican-America, N/A, poetry.
Suitable for Middle School/Junior High and High School. Grade: A (JB)

Jalape�o Bagels Natasha Wing, Atheneum, 1996, Mexican/Jewish, male, fiction, illustrations by Robert Casilla. Suitable for K-3. Grade: A

TAINO:Guanin's Story. Edwin Fontanez, Exit Studio, 1996, Latino - Puerto Rican, male, historical fiction, illustrations. Suitable for K-3. Grade: A (SB)

The Vejigante and the Folk Festivals of Puerto Rico. Edwin Fontanez, Exit Studio, 1995, Latino - Puerto Rican, mixed, non-fiction, illustrations.
Suitable for 4-6. Grade: A (SB)

Native American and Eskimo (Inuit)

Achimoona. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada: Fifth House, 1985.

Ahenakew, Freda. How The Birch Tree Got Its Stripes. Illus. by George Littlechild. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nanada: Fifth House, 1988.

Ahenakew, Freda. Wisahkecahk Flies to the Moon. Illus. by Sherry Farrell Racette. Winnepeg: Pemmican, 1999.

Ancona, George. Earth Daughter: Alicia of Acoma Pueblo. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1995.

Ancona, George. Mayeros: A Yucatec Maya Family. New York: William Morrow, 1997.

Andrews, Jan. Very Last First Time. Fullerton, CA: Aladdin, 1998.

Ata, Te. Baby Rattlesnake. Adapted by Lynn Moroney. Illus. by Veg Resiberg. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1989.

Baker, Olaf. Where the Buffalo Begin. Illus. by Stephen Gammell.New York: Viking, 1989.

Baylor, Byrd. Hawk, I'm Your Brother. Illus. by Peter Parnall. New York: Scribner's., 1976.

Baylor, Byrd. When Clay Sings. Illus. by Tom Bahti. New York: Scribner's, 1972.

Baylor, Byrd. One Small Blue Bead. Illus. by Ronald Himler. New York: Scribner's, 1992.

Beardslee, Lois. Waboseg (An Objibwe Story about Rabbits’ Ears. Glen Arbor, MI: Cottage House Books, 1997.

Benton-Banai, Edward. The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway. Illus. by George Liles. Hayward, WI: Indian Country Communications, 1979.

Bierhorst, John. The Woman Who Fell From the Sky: The Iroquois Story of Creation. Illus. by Robert Andrew Parker. New York: Morrow, 1993.

Bruchac, Joseph. The First Strawberries: A Cherokee Story. Illus. by Anna Vojtech. New York: Dial, 1993.

Bruchac, Joseph. Fox Song. New York: Philomel, 1993.

Bruchac, Joseph. Eagle Song. New York: Dial, 1996.

Bruchac, Joseph. Crazy Horse’s Vision.  Illus. by S.D. Nelson. New York: Lee & Low, 2000.

Bruchac, Joseph and Bruchac, James.  How Chipmonk Got his Stripes. New York: Dial, 2001.

Bunting, Eve. Cheyenne Again. Illus. by Irving Toddy. New York: Clarion, 1995.

Caduto, Michael J. and Joseph Bruchac. Keepers of the Earth. Illus. by John Kahionhes Fadden. Golden, CO: North American Press, 1988.

Clark, Ann Nolan. In My Mother's House. Illus. by Velino Herrera. New York: Viking, 1941.

Cohen, Caron Lee. The Mud Pony. Illus. by Shanto Begay. New York: Scholastic, 1988.

Cuthand, Beth and Stan Cuthand. The Little Duck/Sikihpsis. Illus. by Mary Longman. Penticton, BC: Theytus, 1999.

Duncan, Lois. The Magic of Spider Woman. Illus. Shonto Begay. New York: Scholastic, 1996.

Ekoomiak, Normee. Artic Memories. New York: Holt, 1990.

Erdrich, Louise. Grandmother’s Pigeon. Illus. Jim LaMarche. New York: Hyperion, 1999.

Esbensen, Barbara Juster. Ladder to the Sky: How the Gift of Healing Came to the Ojibway Nation. Illus. by

Judith K. Davie. Boston, MA: Little Brown, 1989.

Esbensen, Barbara Juster. The Star Maiden: An Ojibway Tale. Illus. by Judith K. Davie. Boston, MA: Little Brown, 1988.

Fawcett, Melissa Jayne and Josheph Bruchac. Makiawisug: The Gift of the Little People. Illus. David Wagner.Uncasville, CT: Little People Publications, 1997.

Goble, Paul. Buffalo Woman. New York: Bradbury, 1984.

Goble, Paul. I Sing for the Animals. New York: Bradbury, 1991.

Goble, Paul. Beyond the Ridge. New York: Bradbury, 1989.

Goble, Paul. Death of the Iron Horse. New York: Bradbury, 1987.

Goble, Paul. Star Boy. New York: Bradbury, 1983.

Goble, Paul. Dream Wolf. New York: Bradbury, 1990.

Goble, Paul. Her Seven Brothers. New York: Bradbury, 1988.

Goble, Paul. The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. New York: Bradbury, 1978.

Goble, Paul. The Lost Children. New York: Bradbury, 1993.

Gravelle, Karen. Growing Up Where the Partridge Drums its Wings. Illus. Steve Poole. New York: Franklin Watts, 1997.

Hale, Janet Campbell. The Owl’s Song. Albuquerque, NM: University of New Mexico Press. 1998.

Harjo, Joy. The Good Luck Cat. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace. 2000.

Heath, Kristina. Mama’s Little One. Gresham, WI: Muh-he-con-neew Press, 1998.

Heinz, Brian. Kayuktuk: An Arctic Quest. Illus. Jon Van Zyle. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books, 1996.

Hucko, Bruce. A Rainbow at Night: The World in Words and Pictures by Navajo Children. San Francisoc, CA: Chronicle Books, 1996.

Hulpach, Vladimir. Ahaiyute and Cloud Eater. Illus. Marek Zawadzki. Translated by Pauline Hejl. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace, 1996.

Hunter, Sara Hoagland. The Unbreakable Code. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland. 1996.

Joe, Donna. Salmon Boy: A Legend of the Sechelt People. Illus. Charlie Craigan. Gibsons, BC: Nightwood Editions, 1999.

Joosse, Barbara M. Mama, Do You Love Me? Illus. by Barbara Lavallee. San Francisco: CA: Chronicle Books, 1991.

Keams, G. Grandmother Spider Brings the Sun: A Cherokee Story. Illus. by J. Bernardin. Flagstaa, AZ: Northland, 1995.

Keegan, Marcia. Pueblo Boy: Growing Up in Two Worlds. New York: Dutton, 1991.

Keeshig-Tobias, Lenore. Bird Talk. Illus. Polly Keeshig-Tobias.Toronto: Sister Vision Press. 1991.

Keeshig-Tobias, Lenore. Emma and the Trees. Illus. Polly Keeshig-Tobias. Toronto: Sister Vision Press. 1997.

Kendall, Russ. Eskimo Boy: Life in an Inupiaq Eskimo Village. New York: Scholastic, 1992.

Kesey, Ken. The Sea Lion. Illus. by Neil Waldman. New York: Viking, 1992.

King, Thomas. Coyote Sings to the Moon.  Illus. Johnny Wales. Toronto: Key Porter Kids, 1998.

Kootenai Culture Committee. Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians.  Illus. by Tony Sandoval, Alameda Addison, and Andy Woodcock. Pablo, MT: Salish Kootenai College Press, 1999.

Kootenai Culture Committee. Owl’s Eyes and Seeking a Spirit. Illus by Debbie Joseph Finley and Howard Kallowat, Jr. Pablo,MT: Salish Kootenai College Press, 1999.

Kusugak, Michael. My Arctic 1,2,3. Illus. by Vladyana Langer Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1996.

Kusugak, Michael. Arctic Stories. Illus. by Vladyana Langer Krykorka. Toronto: Annick Press, 1998.

Loewen, Iris. My Mom Is So Unusual. Illus. by Alan Pakarnyk. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Pemmican Publications, 1986.

Lopez, Barry. Crow and Weasel. Illus. by Tom Pohrt. San Francisco, CA: North Point Press, 1990.

McDermott, Gerald. Raven: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1993.

McDonald. Megan. Tundra Mouse. Illus. S.D. Schindler. New York: Orchard. 1997.

McLain, Gary. The Indian Way: Learning to Communicate with Mother Earth. Illus. by Michael Taylor. Santa Fe, NM: John Muir, 1990.

McLellan, Joe and Matrine McLellan. Nanabosho and the Kitchie Odjig. Illus. by Lloyd Swampy and Jeff Burling. Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1997.

McLellan, Joe and Matrine McLellan. Nanabosho and the Cranberries. Illus. by Lloyd Swampy.  Winnipeg: Pemmican, 1998.

Miles, Miska. Annie and the Old One. Illus. by Peter Parnall. Boston, MA: Little Brown, 1971.

Moore, Reavis. Native Artists of North America. Sante Fe, NM: John Muir Publications, 1993.

Nelson, S.D. Gift Horse. New York: Lee and Low, 1999.

New Mexico People and Energy Collective. Red Ribbons for Emma. Illus. by photos. Standford, CA: New Seed Press, 1981.

Nex, Redwing T. Forbidden Talent. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland, 1995.

Okanagan Tribal Council. How Food Was Given, How Names Were Given and How Turtle Set the Animals Free. Penticton, BC: Theytus, 1999.

Ortiz, Simon. The People Shall Continue. Illus. by Sharon Graves. San Francisco, CA: Children's Book Press, 1988.

Rodanas, Kristina. Dragonfly's Tale. New York: Clarion, 1991.

Rodanas, Kristina. Dance of the Sacred Circle: A Native American Tale. Boston, MA: Little Brown, 1994.

Roessel, Monty. Songs from the Loom: A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave. Minneapolis, MN: Lerner, 1995.

Savageau, Cheryl.  Muskrat Will Be Swimming. Flagstaff, AZ: Northland. 1996.

Scott, Ann Herbert. On Mother's Lap. Revised Edition. Illus. by Glo Coalson. New York: Clarion, 1992.

Shemie, Bonnie. Houses of Bark: Tipi, Wigwam and Longhouse, Native Dwellings, Woodland Indians.Montreal, Canada: Tundra Books, 1990.

Smith, Cynthia. Jingle Dancer.  Illus by Cornelius Van Wright and Ying-Hwa Hu. New York: Morrow. 2000.

Tapahonso, Luci. Songs of Shiprock Fair.  Illus. by Anthony Chee Emerson. Walnut, CA: Kiva. 1999.

Thomason, Dovie. The Animals’ Wishes.  Illus. by Bee Willy. Barrington, IL: Rigby Reed, 2000.

Trimble, Stephen. Village of Blue Stone. Illus. by Jennifer Ownings Dewey and Deborah Reade. New York: Macmillan, 1990.

Umpherville, Tina. Jack Pine Fish Camp. Illus. by Christie Rice. Winnipeg, BC: Pemmican, 1997.

Van Laan, Nancy. Rainbow Crow. Illus. by Beatriz Vidal. New York: Knopf, 1989.

Van Laan, Nancy. In a Circle Long Ago: A Treasury of Native Lore from North America. Illus. by Lisa Desimini. New York: Knopf, 1995.

Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Morning on the Lake. Illus. by Karen Reczuch. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 1998.

Waboose, Jan Bourdeau. Skysisters. Illus. by Brian Deines. Toronto: Kids Can Press, 2000.

Wheeler, Bernelda. Where Did You Get Your Moccasins? Illus. by Herman Bekkering. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Pemmican Publications, 1986.

Wood, Ted and Wanbi Numpa Afraid of Hawk. A Boy Becomes a Man At Wounded Knee. New York: Walker, 1992.

Yolen, Jane. Sky Dogs. Illus. by Barry Moser.San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1990.

Zola, Maguido and Angela Dereume. Nobody. Illus. by Wendy Wolsak. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: Pemmican Publications, 1983.

The Grass Dancer, Susan Power, Berkley Books, 1994, Native-American, Different protagonists, fiction. Suitable for upper-classmen in high school. Grade:B+

Scrub Dog of Alaska Walt Morey, Blue Heron Publishing, Inc., 1989, Native American, Male, Fiction. School/Junior High. Grade:A (DS)

Dancing teepees:Poems of American Indian youth Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

I heard the owl call my name Margaret Craven, Clarke, Irwin., 1967, Native American, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Again calls the owl.Margaret Craven, Hall, 1980, Native American, many, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Beardance Will Hobbs, Macmillan Publishing Company, 1993, Native American, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Bearstone Will Hobbs, Atheneum Publishers, 1989, Native American, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

The owl's song Janet Campbell Hale, Bantam Books, 1991, Native American, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Revolutions of the heartMarsha Qualey, Houghton Mifflin and Company, 1993, Native American, 1 female 1 male, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Rising voices: Writings of young Native AmericansSelected by Arlene B. Hirschfelder and Beverly R. Singer, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1992, Native American Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Walker of time Helen Hughes Vick, Harbinger, 1993, Native American, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

A woman of her tribe Margaret Robinson, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1990, Native American (Canadian), female, fiction. Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

ROOTS OF PEACE, SEEDS OF HOPE:A Journey for Peacemakers Maggie Steincrohn Davis, Heartsong Books, 1994, Native American, N/A, non-fiction, Suitable for grades 3-12. Grade: A+

Julie of the Wolves Jean Craighead George, 1972, Inuit, female, fiction.
Suitable for High School. Grade: B (MD)

Uncegila's Seventh Spot Jill Rubalcaba, Clarion Books, 1995, Native American, male, fiction, illustrations. Suitable for K-3. Grade: A

I am Regina Sally M. Keehn, Philomel, 1991, Native Americans and Eskimo, female, fiction.
Suitable for Middle School/Junior High. Grade: A - (CL)

Dreamplace George Ella Lyon, Orchard Books, 1993, Native American, female, historical fiction, illustrations. Suitable for K-3, 4-6. Grade: A+ (BC)

My Father Sees. Neil McCannel, Black Lake First Nations Education, 1996, Dene / English (Native American), male, fiction, illustrations. Suitable for K-6. Grade: A

I Hear the Drum.Michael Koops, Black Lake First Nations Education, 1996, Dene / English (Native American), male, fiction, illustrations. Suitable for K-6. Grade: A

Jewish

Daniel's story Carol Matas, Scholastic, Inc, 1993, Jewish; Holocaust, male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

The devil's arithmeticJane Yolen, Viking Kestrel, 1988, Jewish; Holocaust, female, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Jalapeno Bagels Natasha Wing, Atheneum, 1996, Mexican/Jewish, male, fiction, illustrations by Robert Casilla.
Suitable for K-3. Grade: A

The Man from the Other Side Uri Orlevi. English translation by Hillel Hallan., Suitable for Middle School/Junior High. Grade: A (CL)

 

Middle Eastern or East Indian

Titles in English (or translations) from other countries

 

Shabanu:Daughter of the wind Suzanne Fisher Staples, Alfred A. Knopf, 1989, Pakastani, female, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Waiting for the rain Sheila Gordon, Bantam, 1987, South African, 2 male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Year of impossible goodbyes Sook Nyul Choi, Houghton Mifflin, 1991, Korean, female, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Haveli Suzanne Fisher Staples, Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1993, Pakistani, female, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school.(KSN) Grade: A

Zlata's diary Zlata Filipovic, Viking Press, 1994, Yugoslovian, female, non-fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Kiss the dust Elizabeth Laird, Penguin Books USA, Inc., 1991, Middle Eastern (Iraqi), female, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Little brother Allan Baillie, Penguin Books USA, Inc., 1985, Asian (Cambodian), male, fiction.
Suitable for junior-high to high school. Grade: A (KSN)

Candyman Simone Poirier-Bures, Oberon Press (Canada), 1994, French Acadian (Nova Scotia), Female, fiction.
Suitable for High School. Grade: A





TELL US SOMEHING NEW Presentations  and Points Rubric
TOPIC____________________________________

Must hand in this rubric sheet with paper. ( -5 points on your grade if it is not included)

 Presenters Names______________  _______________________  _____________________

1.  Prepare samples ahead of time so that you are not doing this for the first time in class. Have exhibit or samples on hard copy, or saved on your jump drive to share with the class.
25 Points____

 2.  Presentation (everyone in the group should  be involved in speaking and also in helping to assist with the demonstration)                                                                                                                              50 points______         

  • Discuss the function or operation and show how it is used

  • Discuss how it can be used in education to help students learn and in what context is this most appropriate include grade level, subject, etc.  Is it better for students of for the teacher?

 3  As a group, write a on-page synopsis of your topic.  Include discussion of its value for integrating technology.  Include a copy of the samples that you used in class to teach.  Be sure to include the names of the people who worked on this presentation                                                                  

 25 Points_______

                                                                                                                                                    __________ 100 Total Points



Electronic Reading File
By Your Name
Caldecott Medal Winners

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Modern Fantasy
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak/ 1963
K-2
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Newbery Award Winners


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Modern Fantasy
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak/ 1963
K-2
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Modern Fantasy
Where the Wild Things Are
Maurice Sendak/ 1963
K-2
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COURSE DUE DATES
Hub Page  (index.html)  Due Feb 14
Global Diversity Lesson Plan 1 Approval - Due Feb 28
Global Diversity Lesson Plan 2 Approval - Due March 5
Teach Lesson 1 and 2 during full time Practicum  Narch 19-30
Georgraphy Enrichment Activity (global3.html) April 2-9
Completed Global Diversity Pages Are Due on April 23 in class
Resource Page (resource.html)  Due April 25
Integrating Technology (techno.html) Page  Due  April 30
We will add all assignments to Live-Text on April 11 Work independently to complete pages
Final  Pages Completed for Review May 2
  Presentation of Pages part of Final Exam Class May 2

Berrien Primary 
All assigments are Pre K and K

Calendar
 SPRING, 2007

Week 1- January 8
Course Introduction 


Week 2  January 15 (Monday MLKing Holiday)

TELL US SOMETHING NEW ASSIGNMENT
AND INFORMATION

Secure your userid and password
at Odom Library HELP DESK before coming to class
Review Jump Drive Information
Opening Web Page Browser and Composer Pages
Capturing Images, transferring information to web sites
Begin selecting your book-
PUBLISHING YOUR FIRST PAGE

Week 3 – January 22
Open page Publishing Backgrounds, GIFS, JPEGS
Assignment I Hub Page Format and Criteria
Publishing your HUB page: - Information
Books of Common Thread - Dr Shen
Electronic Reading File:  Dr. Miller

Open page Publishing Backgrounds, GIFS, JPEGS
Capturing Images, transferring information to web sites
Begin selecting your book-
Sign Up for Your Multicultural Children's Book
Global Diversity Page

Complete Hub Page Set up table of contents (Creating  Table) 
Hub Page Information (index.html)
Making Links  E-Mail Link Graphi,
Backgrounds
Week 4  January 29
Tell Us Something New

Semester Assignment II Teacher Resource Page
Resource Page Rubric
The Resource Assignment is due Monday Tuesday Nov. 20-21

Adding, Deleting Backgrounds and Tables for the Web Pages
Add EMail Link and Icon

DEADLINE
Final Day to have your book approved IN CLASS by instructor and sign up
  January 31, 2007 NO EXCEPTIONS

Week 5 –February 5
Tell Us Something New
Hub Page Assignment DUE
  IN CLASS on Wednesday February 14
MUST INCLUDE Hard Copy with RUBRIC
Connect Links on table
Global Diversity Through Literature Activity
New Template

Publish new page
lesson1.html

Week 6   February 12


 The Resource Page is an Independent Assignment DUE APRIL 23 IN CLASS
Adding Tables with backgrounds for the Lesson Plans

MUST  BEING YOUR APPROVED LITERATURE BOOK TO CLASS WEDNESDAY
Global Diversity Page  Lesson 1
Developing the Lesson Plan 1
Copy Global Diversity Page Template Part I and publish page as global.html
Copy Lesson Plan 1 from page to MS Word Doc and work on the page together in class.
 
Week 7 - Febriary 19
Hand in Lesson plan 1 for approval Monday OR Wednesday
Add lesson plan to your page after it has been approved
Work on Global Diversity Page
Week 8 - February 26
Work on completing Section A Global Diversity Page
Global Diversity Page Section B






Sample Parent Student Resource Pages
Page 1
Page 2
Page 3
Page 4

SAMPLE GLOBAL DIVERSITY PAGES
PAGE !
PAGE 2
PAGE 3
PAGE 4
PAGE 5
PAGE 6

The RESOURCE PAGE: Family F un With Technology
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Example 4
Example 5