This fall, reflect on our nation's Constitution, recognize the achievements of Hispanic Americans, and understand the contributions of Native Americans with INFOhio resources. Explore the eBooks, videos, and resources to bring history, culture, science, and creativity into your classroom or school library. Then, learn how INFOhio's professional development options can help you grow your teaching practice using engaging digital resources.
Constitution Day: September 17
Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school students, when it
comes to observing Constitution Day, INFOhio has quality instructional materials to support learning! September 17th is a day to remember our country's foundations. Read the blog Quality Resources from INFOhio Support Constitution Day Lessons to find eBooks, videos, and articles to help our students at all levels learn more about what it means to be "the land of the free and the home of the brave."
International Talk Like a Pirate Day: September 19
Ahoy! All hands on deck to learn about the history and science of life on pirate ships. Use this day to learn about courageous women, foul facts, and new world discoveries with eBooks from INFOhio.
Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-October 15
September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Use eBooks to increase awareness of the contributions, history, and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans. Explore the quality text from INFOhio using the blog Quality Text for National Hispanic Heritage Month: eBook Collections from INFOhio. Teach with eBooks to support knowledge-building and vocabulary development.
Indigenous Peoples' Day: October 14
Celebrate the histories and cultures of Indigenous American peoples with PebbleGo Next. Explore the collection of materials within the category, Indigenous Peoples' History. Learn about the historical documents and treaties that shaped U.S and Indigenous policy. Discover the culture and traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America using articles, images, and videos.
National Health Education Week: October 20-26
Health, science, and physical education keep students healthy and active. Use articles, videos, and interactive learning games from PebbleGo Next to promote healthy behaviors, build relationship skills, and explore careers in health science. Explore the category Health and select materials to share with your students. Search Educator Tools using a keyword, such as exercise to find eBooks, videos, and lesson modules on health and fitness topics. The search results include the Deskercise video series. In these videos, K-3 students get moving with a short exercise while they learn facts about a holiday.
Dyslexia Awareness Month
During October learn how to support students with dyslexia and low
literacy and build understanding to eliminate stigmas attached to dyslexia. With unlimited, simultaneous access, Ohio educators can access eBooks through INFOhio on-demand. This unlimited access makes these eBooks ideal for book studies or book clubs.
Election Day: November 5
It is officially election season across the country. What an exciting time to teach
students about the election process, democracy, and the right to vote. It is also important to include the history of voting in the United States and the struggle for the right to vote that certain populations of people had to endure. Explore eBooks, videos, and digital resources for grades K-12 in the blog INFOhio Has What You Need for Election Day.
Veterans Day: November 11
Veterans Day is November 11th. To create an observance that truly helps students understand the meaning and significance of Veterans Day, prepare your students by provoking their curiosity and helping them grow their knowledge about Veterans Day and veterans' issues. You can find quality instructional materials from INFOhio in the blog post, Quality Veterans Day Resources for Learners of All Ages.
Thanksgiving Day: November 28
Browse the eBooks and videos below. Send students home with a better understanding of the history behind this traditional American holiday.
National Family Literacy Month
Families play an important role in the education of their children. Celebrate the love of reading as a shared experience with eBooks and digital text from INFOhio. Family literacy can look different from one household to another. There is no "right" way for families to embrace literacy practices. Read the eBooks and watch the videos listed below. Share these eBooks and videos with parents and families to help them discover ideas for cultivating a love of reading at home.
National Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate the traditions, culture, and stories of Native Americans this November with eBooks and digital text. Students can explore trickster tales and legends alongside the true stories of Tecumseh and the Navajo Code Talkers. Read the blog Quality Text for National Native American Heritage Month: eBook Collections from INFOhio to discover eBooks for students in grades K-12.
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Mary Rowland is a Senior Instructional Specialist with INFOhio. A former high school English teacher with 14 years of teaching experience, Mary is an accomplished leader who facilitated professional development in her previous district on integrating web-based tools into the classroom, Google Apps for Education, and writing across the curriculum. During her career, Mary mentored student teachers and served on both the district and building leadership committees. She has earned a BA in English, an MS in Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, and is a Google Certified Educator Level 2. Mary is passionate about supporting INFOhio’s mission to help Ohio’s educators integrate the tools and resources to strengthen education for Ohio’s students.
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