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Bookshelf: Books and Documents

Science Fair Poster: Example and Guidelines

This document gives students guidelines on creating a science fair poster. It includes an image of a student poster to serve as an example.

Skeletal System Worksheet

This worksheet could be used as a reading guide or as a review for the body's skeletal system.

Introduction to the Body Worksheet

This worksheet could also function as a review or quiz on the human body.

Kingdom Fungi and Protista Worksheet

This worksheet reviews the kingdoms of fungi and protista. It could also be used as a quiz.

Invertebrate Worksheet

This worksheet helps students learn more about the small, insect-like creatures on the Earth.

Animal Characteristics Worksheet

This worksheet helps students learn more about the general attributes of animals.

Plant Stems Worksheet

This document will help students learn more about botany by focusing on one part of the plant: the stem.

Leaves and Roots Worksheet

This worksheet focuses on two parts of the plant: the root and leaves. Students are asked to draw examples and describe features of these plant parts.

Plant Reproduction Worksheet

In this worksheet, students will learn more about the processes and structures of plant reproduction.

Molecule Quiz

In this short quiz, students are tested on their knowledge of basic molecules. The quiz can be used in conjunction with BJU Press' Biology textbook.

Bacteria Quiz

This short quiz covers the two kingdoms of bacteria. It can be used alongside BJU Press' Biology textbook.

Canadian Art

These works are representative pieces of the country's most famous artists. Canadian art often focuses on wilderness and geography themes. See https://www.aci-iac.ca/art-books/ for details on many authors, etc. Famous Artists to know Group of Seven, esp Lawren Harris https://theculturetrip

Professionalism in Student Interactions

Be sure you are pronouncing students’ names correctly, using the form of their name they prefer if they also go by a shorter version, and avoiding fun nicknames or pet names. Personas to avoid falling into: The Cool Teacher—don’t try to dress or act like your students in an attempt to be accep

Communicating with Students

Be aware of your own tendencies. If you are a task-oriented person who tends to prioritize tasks over people, make sure that in your zeal to do all the things necessary to give your students a quality education you aren’t missing their hearts Practical ways to relate to students: Greet your st

Staff Meetings

Meetings provide an opportunity for clear communication, effective planning, fruitful discussion, and professional development Attend a meeting ready to listen to others, focus on the task at hand (silence technology or other distractions), and offer your own input Regular meetings as staff he

Parent Teacher Meetings

Before the Meeting Recognize the purposes of parent-teacher meetings: To establish common ground between the parents and teacher To create an opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate on a constructive level (rather than only once there is a problem) To facilitate collaboration a

Communicating with Parents

Establish a Foundation of Respect Approach conversations with parents with compassion. Remember that parents can feel vulnerable, like failings in their children are direct reflections of them as parents. Emphasize your desire to work together with the parents to help the child thrive. Come to

Board Work

Your chalkboard or whiteboard is an amazing tool that you use every day—it is worth investing time and intentionality into using it well. Keep boards clean. At least once a week, wipe them down with water and then a dry cloth. Dirt and smears distract from your teaching. (Note: many teachers hav

Asking Questions

The “Why” of Question-Asking Asking good questions is a powerful learning tool that is often under-utilized. With intentionality, the questions you ask your students can provide valuable learning opportunities.  The “What” of Question-Asking Recognize that there are different types of q

Leading Class Discussions

Stimulating, productive discussions are among the most rewarding classroom experiences for both teachers and students. Teachers can use specific strategies to ensure that a discussion doesn’t flop, either due to the excruciating silence of unresponsive students or the uncontrolled chaos of too many
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