Keywords: Curriculum Materials, General Information, K-12
Date: Fri, 29 Mar 1996 15:30:46 EST
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Comments: Resent-From: lsommers Comments: Originally-From: FreeForEdu@aol.com
From: lsommers Subject: Freebies For Educators
To: Multiple recipients of list EDUDEAF I found an address on the net for Freebies for Educators. After sending
my $2 fee, this is what they sent me. I haven't sifted through everything
yet, but I thought that members of the list may find some/all of this
information useful. Enjoy. Lisa Sommers
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*ABC-TV TEACHERS' GUIDES AND MATERIALS
Educators can receive free teachers' guides and classroom materials from the
ABC TV Network by calling the toll-free hotline, (800) 647-4ABC. Educators
can also sign up for a free subscription to ABC's quarterly newsletter, The
ABC Classroom Connection.
*ANTHRO NOTES NEWSLETTER
Free publication for teachers covering topics in physical anthropology,
archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology. Contains lead articles
focusing on recent research of interest to teachers, suggestions for
practical teaching activities, feature articles that balance the
subdisciplinary coverage of the issue, and reviews of teacher resources such
as summer field opportunities, new curriculum packages, films, and books.
Published three times a year. Grades 9-12. Write to: National Museum of
Natural History, Anthropology Outreach and Public Information Office, Room
363, MRC 112 Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560.
*ANTHROPOLOGY TEACHING PACKET
Resource information covering written material, films, and organizations
concerned with such topics as human evolution, archaeology, and ecology.
Suggestions for in-class and out-of-class activities such as mother-infant
observation and exploring historic cemeteries. Grades 9-12. Write to:
National Museum of Natural History, Anthropology Outreach and Public
Information Office, Room 363, MRC 112, Smithsonian Institution, Washington,
DC 20560.
*ART TEACHING KIT
Beyond the Frame: Using Art as a Basis for Interdisciplinary Learning
Curriculum enrichment materials using art as a primary source for
understanding cultures and individual experiences. Interdisciplinary approach
offers in-depth examination of civil rights and labor issues, Chinese
culture, and African/ European relations. Kit provides background essays and
historical documentation, lesson plans, activities, full-color art
reproductions, and handouts. Grades 6-12. Write to: Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Arts and Industries Building, Room 1163, MRC 402,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560 or call (202) 357-2425.
*ASTRONOMY NEWSLETTER
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific offers a free subscription to The
Universe in the Classroom, their newsletter for teachers, grades 3-12. Write
on school letterhead to: Astronomical Society of the Pacific, Teachers
Newsletter Dept. N., 390 Ashton Avenue, San Fransisco, CA 94112.
*BACKYARD WILDLIFE
For young naturalists, the National Wildlife Federation is offering a free
Backyard Wildlife Habitat Program Information Packet (#79919). This packet
tells how to create a wildlife-habitat garden and how to attract
hummingbirds, songbirds, amphibians, and other animals. Call NWF at
800-432-6564.
BILL NYE'S Up-Close-ifier , NEWSLETTER, and ACTIVITY KIT
(From all reports, the newsletter and activity kit offers are probably still
available--the Up-Close-ifier may not still be available).
If your children like Bill Nye the Science Guy, they ll like the
Up-Close-ifier. Nye Labs writes that it lets you look up close at cool
things, like bugs and plants; things rarely seen with the human eye. For a
free Up-Close-Ifier, send a postcard to: WWW/UP-CLOSE-IFIER, PO Box 3626,
Seattle, WA 98124. Include your Name, home address, and age. Offer good while
supplies last. Recommended for ages 6 and up, allow 8-10 weeks for delivery.
And to top it off, they say that every kid who responds will receive a free
subscription to The Big News of Science, a semi-annual newsletter packed with
way cool info about Bill Nye the Science Guy.
*CHEMISTRY
Consumer's Chemistry: Free booklet intended to educate consumers about the
role of chemicals in their lives. Also, free subscription to CHEMECOLOGY.
Call: 1-703-741-5000.
*CHEMUNITY NEWS MAGAZINE
Free magazine including background and resources for teachers, published five
times during school year. Write to: American Chemical Society, Education
Division, 1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington D C 20036.
COMPASS AND MAP
For a free compass and map, send your request with a business size SASE to:
Silva Orienteering Services, USA, Setp. FS, Box 1604, Binghamton, NY 13902.
CONSERVATION
Free Teachers guide, including updates on conservation and sample lesson
plans for grades 3-8. Write to: Save the Rainforest Inc., 604 Jamie St. Dept
LM, Dodgeville, WI 53533
*CREATIVE EXCHANGE RESOURCE GUIDE
Hallmark, Crayola, and Scholastic are jointly offering a packet designed to
enhance written and visual communications skills and teach the value of
correspondence. The packet includes a 20-page resource guide that includes
cross-curricular lesson plans, children s books suggestions, and descriptions
of art techniques. This guide is targeted to children in the third grade.
For a free copy, call Creative Exchange at 800-HALLMARK.
*C-SPAN SUPPORT MATERIALS
Educators who are interested in using C-SPAN as a teaching resource can join
the network's free membership support service, C-SPAN in the Classroom.
C-SPAN regularly publishes guides that help members use C-SPAN programming to
enhance classroom learning. Members also have access to support materials
accompanying special programming events, and receive periodic mailings that
contain programming information of special interest to educators.
*DESTINY IN SPACE TEACHING GUIDE
Activities that are included address issues of space exploration covered in
the IMAX film Destiny in Space. Their use is not, however, contingent on
seeing the film. Each activity is complete in itself and can be incorporated
into an existing course of studies. Grades 4-12. National Air and Space
Museum, Educational Service Center, MRC 305, 601 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560 or call: (202) 786-2109.
*DISCOVER EDUCATOR GUIDE
The Discovery Network offers a free Educator Guide twice annually to help you
plan taping of their copyright-cleared programs. To receive a free
subscription, call 1-800-321-1832.
*EDUCATIONAL HORIZONS
Educational Horizons is NASA's triannual publication for educators. Each
issue synopsizes the latest education events and scientific news from NASA
Headquarters and the NASA Field Centers. Educational Horizons announces
opportunities for educators and students to interact with NASA and NASA's
Field Centers through participation in in-service programs, acquisition of
educational publications and multimedia products, as well as through cable
television programming and teleconferencing. Educational Horizons is
published in the fall, winter and spring, and is available free by
subscription to educators. Educational Horizons is also available in
electronic format through NASA Spacelink. For more information, contact:
NASA Headquarters, Educational Horizons, Code FE, Washington, DC 20546-0001.
FIGHTING HUNGER
The National Committee for World Food Day makes available information and
teaching materials designed to acquaint you and your students with the
problems and solutions surrounding world hunger. For a free selection of
classroom materials and activities, or for more information, contact Patricia
Young, National Committee for World Food Day, 101 22nd St. NW, Washington,
DC 20437. Specify grade level in your request.
*FOREST SERVICE
For a free Woodsy Owl Grab Bag, send a request with your name and address to:
Woodsy Owl Fan Mail, USDA Forest Service, PO Box 96090, Washington, DC
20090-6090.
*FOSSIL FUELS
Free lesson plan, student handbook, and poster about fossil fuels for grades
5-8. Write to: Mr. Robert C. Power, Office of Communications FE-5, Room
4G-085, Office of Fossil Energy, U. S. Department of Energy, 1000
Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D C 20585, or call: (202)586-6503
*HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM KITS (See note on Carbons to Computers)
The following high school curriculum kits are available to teachers
free-of-charge:
HIGH SCHOOL HOMESCHOOL
High School Homeschool is a free newsletter for parents of homeschooled high
schoolers. They welcome submissions that deal with the unique circumstances
of schooling teenagers, as well as articles by teenagers of interest to other
teenagers. For your free newsletter, send a SASE to: High School Homeschool,
PO Box 741, Clark, NJ 07066-0741.
*INTEL CORPORATION--TEACHING KITS
Intel is offering The Journey Inside: A Learning Adventure in Technology free
to math, science, and computer teachers. Intended to increase technology
literacy among middle school students, materials are targeted to students in
grades 5 through 9. Included is a 300-page teacher's guide with overhead
transparencies, student handouts, a six-part videotape, poster, and a chip
kit.
METEOROLOGY
Free Student activities in meteorology for the 6-12 classroom are available
from NOAA (National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration). Call Barb McGehan at
NOAA 303-497-6634.
*NASA EDUCATIONAL CD-ROM
NASA is offering a free CD-ROM, NASA Mission to Planet Earth. This is part of
an educational package designed for teachers of middle school to high school
students. For Mac, SUN, and IBM-PC computers. To order your SIR-C CD-ROM,
write to: EDC DAAC User Services, EROS Data Center, Sioux Falls, SD 57198; or
call: (605) 594-6116.
*NASA TEACHER RESOURCES
NASA's Teacher Resource Centers offer many free space-related educational
materials. To find the location of the Center that serves your geographical
region, call 1-800-63-SPACE.
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE RESOURCE UNIT
Incorporate Native American culture into your classroom curriculum with this
comprehensive resource guide. The 155-page guide includes sections on health
and recreation, language arts, science, and sports. To receive a copy,contact
the Native American Education Program, 234 W 109th St. New York, NY 10025.
*NATURAL GAS EDUCATION MATERIALS
The National Energy Foundation, in coordination with the American Gas
Association, is making available to K-12 classroom teachers within the United
States free packets of educational materials related to natural gas, safety,
transportation, and the environment. These packets are filled with
classroom-proven, high-quality instructional materials.
NATURE VIDEOS
Video Outreach offers several free programs on one videocassette: Bay
Tidelands, Redwood Forest, Stream, Ocean Beach & Monarch, Grassland,
Chaparraland, Fresh Water Pond, Oak Woodland, and Sights and Sounds of the
Seasons. Write on school Letterhead to: Video Outreach, PO Box 12057,
Hauppauge, NY 11788-9705.
NEWS ABOUT NEWSPAPERS
Want to use newspapers in your classroom? The American Newspaper Publishers
Foundation can help with their teaching guide, THE NEWSPAPER AS AN EFFECTIVE
TEACHING TOOL. The publication, designed for use with grades 4-8, describes
the role newspapers can play in the school curriculum and presents activities
to get you started. Contact the American Newspaper Publishers Foundation, The
Newspaper Center, Box 17407, Dulles Airport, Washington, DC 20041.
*NEWTON'S APPLE MATERIALS
Newton's Apple provides free educational materials that accompany each new
season. You can get on the mailing list by writing to: NSTA - Marketing, 1840
Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201.
*OCEAN PLANET TEACHING GUIDE --Printing is delayed, will be available by the
end of March 1996.
Curriculum enrichment materials examining the ocean and its relation to all
living things. Case study approach provides background, lesson plans,
activities, and handouts. Grades 8-12. Write to: Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Arts and Industries Building, Room 1163, MRC 402,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560 or call: (202) 357-2425.
POSTAL PACK
Collection of illustrated activity sheets that promote letterwriting, postal
and transportation history, and an appreciation of stamps and historic
letters. Grades K-6. National Postal Museum, Education Department, 2
Massachusetts Avenue, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560-0001.
SCIENCE IN ACTION
Free Science in Action Video, poster, and student activities appropriate for
grades K-4. Write to: Science in Action, PO Box 3252, Chicago, IL 60654-9969.
Include your name, address, school, grade level/subject, city, st, zip.
*SCIENCE IN AMERICAN LIFE CURRICULUM GUIDE
This 48-page booklet features lesson plans, activities, and extensive
illustrative materials based on the exhibition. Teachers may freely
photocopy or reproduce the booklet for classroom use. Grades 5-12. To obtain
a free copy write to: Science in American Life Curriculum Guide, Office of
Elementary and Secondary Education, Smithsonian Institution, Arts and
Industries Building, Room 1163, MRC 402, Washington, DC 20560.
*SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN FRONTIERS
Scientific American Frontiers is a monthly series tracking technology,
medicine, biology, physics, geology, and chemistry. For free teaching
materials including a teacher's guide, reproducible student activity sheet, a
newsletter and color poster, call (800) 523-5948.
SHINING STARS
If you're planning to launch a community-service project with your students,
check out the free resource package available from Star Serve, a program that
encourages children in grades K-12 to become involved in community service.
The classroom guide provides a step-by-step plan for teachers to use with
students in implementing service projects. The package also includes a
resource list of volunteer organizations, as well as activity masters and a
four-color poster. For the free educational package, write to Star Serve,
Dept. INS, 701 South Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
*SMITHSONIAN NEWSLETTER
Explore a different art, science or social studies topic with each issue of
Art to Zoo, a free newsletter for teachers who teach grades 4-8. In each
quarterly issue you'll find background information on the featured topic,
classroom activities, and lists of student and teacher resources. To request
a free subscription, write to OESE, Smithsonian Institution, A & I Building
1163, MRC 402, Washington D.C. 20560. Or, you may telephone 202/357-2425
during business hours (8:45 a.m.through 5:15 p.m, Monday through Friday).
*QUEST
Quest is the free mini-magazine of the Smithsonian Institution's National
Museum of Natural History. It is published in January, April, July, and
October. Each issue includes a calendar of special exhibits and public
events at the Museum as well as general information for visitors. *Quest*
will also take you on a rare tour of the fascinating world behind-the-scenes
at the Museum, where hundreds of experts study everything from gems and
minerals to fossils, plants, animals, and human cultures. To be placed on
the mailing list for hard copies of *Quest*, complete with photographs and
illustrations, write to *Quest*, National Museum of Natural History,
Smithsonian Institution, MRC 106, Washington, DC 20560.
*UNITED NATIONS INFO
The United Nations has available a teacher's kit, including a calendar of
U.N. events, to help familiarize students with the history, purpose, and
function of the United Nations. To request a free copy, write to the United
Nations, Public Inquiries Unit, Room G.A. 57, New York, NY 10017.
WEATHER BOOKS
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is offering two free
books: Watch Out...Storms Ahead! (Elem.) and Amateur Weather Forecaster
(Middle/ Junior High). Write to NOAA, Public Affairs Correspondence Unit,
Room 317, Dept. P., 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20235.
*WRITING TEACHING GUIDE
Collecting Their Thoughts: Using Museums as Sources for Student Writing.
Curriculum enrichment materials suggesting ways for teachers to use museums
and primary sources to teach writing. Guide provides background essays,
lesson plans, activities, handouts, and samples of student writing. Grades
6-12. Write to: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Arts and
Industries Building, Room 1163, MRC 402, Smithsonian Institution, Washington,
DC 20560.
Uploaded by: Melissa Close/ Kent State University/ Deaf Education Major
In addition, a free science activity kit and teaching kit geared to 4th
grade science instruction is available by writing to NYE Labs, KCTS, 401
Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98104.
C-SPAN in the Classroom is currently offering a free "Campaign '96"
Educators' Kit to Classroom members. The kit includes specifically designed
campaign materials to supplement C-SPAN's coverage of the upcoming
presidential race, from grassroots campaigning and fundraising to caucuses,
primaries and conventions. For more information on C-SPAN in the Classroom
and the "Campaign '96" Educators' Kit call 1-800-523-7586.
--Carbons to Computers: The Changing American Office. This kit traces
technological change and cultural values, 1830 to the present, as they are
reflected in offices. Published 1989. (This is currently out of stock--will
be available again Spring 1996).
--Image and Identity: Clothing and Adolescence in the 1990s. This book leads
teachers and their students to examine the American adolescent's relationship
with clothing. Published 1991.
--Protest and Patriotism: A History of Dissent and Reform. This kit examines
the history of American protest through the study of three
movements populism, civil rights, and environmentalism. Published 1992.
To order any of these free kits, please write to the following address:
High School Kits, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Arts and
Industries Building, 1163/MRC 402, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
20560. Or telephone 202/357-2425 during regular business hours (Monday
through Friday, from 8:45 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.)
The chip kit includes hands-on materials to conduct experiments on
transistor technology. It contains a silicon wafer, microprocessor, various
computer chips, 9V batteries, C batteries, LEDs with wires, incandescent
bulbs with wires, switches, transistors, red and black wire, and electrical
tape. Call 800-346-3029 ext. 143 to receive information and an order form.
They will send these kits free of charge to science, math, and computer
teachers only give them your school's name and address.
To receive your free packet, please contact NEF. You will need to
specify which packet you want (only one per teacher). The choices are: 1)
grades K-3 packet; 2) grades 4-6 packet; 3) grades 7-8 packet; 4) grades
10-12 packet. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Contact NEF at: National
Energy Foundation, 5225 Wiley Post Way, Suite 170, Salt Lake City, UT 84116
or call: 1-800-616-TEAM.