Instructional Media and Technology Service
Monthly Curriculum Resources
Learning About Winter
November 2005
Sources Available at Wayne RESA’s Instructional Media and Technology Services:
For additional information on these resources, please call (734)334-1439.
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AIMS Media. (1990). Winter Dangers. [Video recording]. One 16 minute videocassette. Helps people identify threatening winter situations, take action to prevent injury or loss of life, advises others in an emergency situation. Appropriate for grades 3 through adult. (RESA Duplication Collection HV675.W5)
Altschul Group Corporation. (1996). Seasons. [Video recording]. One 15 minute videocassette. This video, appropriate for early childhood through second grade, shows viewers what happens in spring, summer, autumn and winter. (RESA Duplication Collection QB631.S42).
Wiebe, A. (1987). Glide Into Winter with Math and Science. A book that presents activities for math and science based on the season. Appropriate for kindergarten and primary grades. (RESA Circulating Collection Q182.0).
Video Streaming Resources:
Below is a sample of videos available for licensed Wayne County users, these videos are available at: http://streaming.resa.net. For help accessing additional videos, contact Anupam Chugh at chugha@resa.net
Through the Seasons with Birds: Winter
Winter is a season of struggle for many animals - including birds. In this program, viewers learn about birds that don't migrate for the winter and see how they are able to keep warm and get food. A visit to the homes of migratory birds is provided, showing viewers the great contrast between winter in the north and winter in the south. Includes teachers’ guides and correlations. Appropriate for grades k-2. Runtime 13:13.
©1994 United Learning
Students see why a low angled sun offers so little warmth, learn how a variety of plants and animals cope with the low level of energy from the sun, and why life in the tropics is relatively unaffected by winter stress. Includes blackline masters, teachers’ guides, correlations, and is closed captioned. Appropriate for grades 3-5. Runtime 19:23.
©2000 United Learning
Steve Fuller spends his winters in the midst of a national treasure--Yellowstone, the nation's oldest national park. As the park's winter keeper, Fuller lives in the midst of Yellowstone's snow-capped mountains and elk and bison herds as he cares for 100 or so buildings in Canyon Village. For a personal perspective on a grand national monument, take a look through the eyes and camera of Steve Fuller. Includes correlations. Appropriate for grades 9-12. Runtime: 17:31
©1989 United Learning
Web Resources:
Education World – A Blizzard of Winter Lessons
(Online). Available: http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson247.shtml (15 November 2005). Includes more than 50 cross-curricular activities on winter folklore, snowmen, the winter solstice, and more.
EduHound – Seasonal Resources – Winter
(Online). Available: http://www.eduhound.com/showlinks.cfm?subj=Seasonal%20Resources&skey=Winter (15 November, 2005). This site includes resources, lesson plans, and activities.
Eduplace – Winter Activities
(Online). Available: http://www.eduplace.com/monthlytheme/december/winter_activities.html (15 November, 2005). Includes winter activities that are catalogued by grade level.
Holiday Zone – Recommended Books About Winter
(Online). Available: http://www.theholidayzone.com/winter/books.htm (15 November, 2005). This site lists books appropriate for early elementary, ESL, and early childhood.
Holiday Zone – Winter Celebrations
(Online). Available: http://www.theholidayzone.com/winter/index.html (15 November, 2005). This page has links to arts and crafts, games, language activities, and more.
Teacher’s Corner – Winter Activities and Lesson Plans
(Online). Available: http://www.theteacherscorner.net/seasonal/winter/ (15 November, 2005). This site has activities and lessons, some catalogued by grade level.
Teacher Vision – Winter
(Online). Available: http://www.teachervision.fen.com/page/6677.html (15 November, 2005). This site has ideas to help students learn about and enjoy winter.
Teachnology – Winter Teaching Theme
(Online). Available: http://teachers.teach-nology.com/themes/holidays/winter/ (15 November, 2005). This site includes web quests, games, lesson plans, worksheets, and more.