Here are some books that feature Black/African-American Characters
PICTURE BOOKS
Wood-Hoopoe Willie
Masai and I - Virginia Kroll
Africa Brothers and Sisters - Virginia Kroll
Faraway Drums - Virginia Kroll
Friday, January 30, 2009
February is Black History Month - Literature Resources
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/30/2009 07:34:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: History
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Studying...European History
DVDs
The History Channel: Barbarians II - Volume 1
The History Channel: Barbarians II - Volume 2
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/22/2009 06:57:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Documentaries, Europe, History, resources, The History Channel
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Studying...World History
Resources we used in our homeschooling journey
DVD - Movie
The Tokyo Trial (The Tokyo Trial, which took place after WW2 ended, lasted for 2 1/2 years from May 1946 to November 1948). The prosecution team was made up of judges from 11 nations including Australia, Canada, China, France, Great Britian, India, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, the Soviet Union and the USA. They sent 7 class A war criminals to the gallows.)
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/21/2009 09:49:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: History, resources, Studying...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Studying...Math
Picture Books
Equal Shmequal - Virginia Kroll (illustrator Philomena O'Neill)
Shape Me A Rhyme - Jane Yolen
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/20/2009 06:39:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Math, resources, Studying...
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Studying... Health
Picture Books
Brianna Breathes Easy - Virginia Kroll
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/18/2009 07:01:00 AM 0 comments
Friday, January 16, 2009
Studying... Foreign Language/Spanish
Picture Books
Uno, Dos, Tres, Posada! Let's Celebrate Christmas - Virginia Kroll
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/16/2009 11:11:00 AM 0 comments
Studying...Music
CD
Classical Kids - Mr. Bach Comes to Call
(After the dramatic send-off of his music into space aboard Voyager II, Mr. Bach drops in on a little girl at the piano - along with his magic orchestra and choir)
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/16/2009 07:41:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Classical, Music, resources, Studying...
Monday, January 12, 2009
From the Inbox: Great Opportunity in the Houston, Texas area
Free Classes for One Year * Tryouts with Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble
Ballet Jahfena Youth Ensemble Is Looking for 150 Youth to Participate
2009 –2019 Season
"BJYE" Is looking for 100 dancers and 50 drummers both males and
females to join our youth ensemble for it's up-coming performance
and class season. No experience necessary, All training will be
provided.
Ages 3 to 17 years old.
Children's Tryouts will be held:
Saturday - January 17, 2009
10:00 - 11:30 am
Smith Library
3624 Scott Street
Houston, Texas 77004
What you will need to bring with you.
1). Mini BIO
2). 1-Head shot & 1-full Body shot
Your resume must include full contact information
Parents Full Name:
Children's Full Name:
Address:
City, State & Zip Code:
Home Number:
Cellular Number:
Working Telephone Numbers:
Email Address:
2nd Email:
Website Address (If available):
Call to get your time slot.
713-523-4911
lainikuumba@yahoo.com
Bringing Unity Into the Community through drum and dance.
This project is FREE to all participates with a year or more
commitment to the Ensemble.
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/12/2009 07:46:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Dance, Freebie, Physical Education
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
From the Inbox: Sally Ride Science Festival - 3/8/09 Pasadena
Join the fun at California Institute of Technology for the Sally Ride Science Festival!
Place: Caltech, Pasadena, CA
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2009
Time: 11:00am to 4:15pm
The Science Festival, sponsored by Northrop Grumman, includes
• An inspiring talk by a featured speaker
• Workshops for girls, which can be given by local veterinarians, astronomers, microbiologists and more
• Workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support girls' interests in science
• A street fair with booths, hands-on activities, food, and music
Don’t miss out—sign up now!
http://www.sallyridescience.
Register by February 5, 2009 for only $15 per person
Registration increases to $20 per person on February 6.
Call: 1.800.561.5161 for more information
Advance registration is required.
If you’d like to help spread the word about the Science Festival, we’d be happy to mail you flyers and posters. You can also send this email to your friends.
See you there!
Sally Ride Science
http://www.SallyRideScience.
P.S. While our festivals are primarily focused on encouraging girls to pursue their interests in science, everyone is welcome to attend!
Posted by A Family/Group Member at 1/07/2009 08:56:00 AM 0 comments
Labels: Science