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Hi, At some point you showed interest in information about our material (Waldorf/WideHorizon Education Resources). We now have available nearly 400 e-lessons available on the internet - please see details below.. We are hoping to make these e-lessons available free and as a start the following special offer is now available. You can choose 3 e-lessons and we will send you them free. A list of e-lessons is available at http://members.cox.net/e-lessons/ - please choose specific e-lessons from the list (E-L 8.05/whatever) – do not request a complete civilization (for example, Egypt). It includes the Ancient Civilizations, History of California, Fractions and Multiplication Tables. The lessons contain stories, dramas and many art and craft activities. Part of our organization is now non-profit and you can view what we are involved at http://members.cox.net/tei.

How to order? Simply send us an email to tei@cox.net and include (in this order please) your last name, first name, grade you teach, school, city, state, zip, and the titles of the 3 e-lessons and we will send the 3 e-lessons in pdf format to your e-mail address. Please only include the information in the order above and nothing else – thanks.

Why we are doing this? The following is from a piece of research Improving Education in Californiaavailable at http://members.cox.net/tei/ImprovingEducationinCalifornia.pdf. In it the author states, “Originally from the UK, I, like my British colleagues, do not usually use words like magnificent but that is the word I use to describe teachers in California. The bureaucracy continually does them enormous dis-service. People become teachers usually because they have something to give. It is a heavy burden to go before 25-35 students hour after hour, day after day, week after week, year after year and those that do possess something very special. I do not think it is coincidence that in countries where teachers are respected and empowered students are high-achievers; in countries where they are not respected and disempowered students achieve less. For optimizing performance teachers need our respect and support. Aside from parents they know the children better than anyone. They need a thorough professional training and further in-service support and courses. They also need to be empowered.”

We would like to make a contribution to optimizing students’ learning and wellbeing. Dr. David L. Mollet has tried for 25 years to make a contribution to education in the USA but has been unable to do so (in comparison see his experience in New Zealand, at http://members.cox.net/tei/NewZealand_Experience.pdf). We are going to try to start a grass roots movement and hope you will be sympathetic to this cause. When we know that enough teachers in a particular area are sympathetic we will see if it is possible to establish a chapter of our organization. We shall not request money or, for that matter, anything else at any time. Our sole objective is to improve students’ education and the only thing we ask from you is a commitment to this end; and yes, we appreciate that this task will take many, many years but the alternative to do nothing is unacceptable.

Please note that we also have available, as pdfs or physical copies, 49 SubUnits (Waldorf – Ancient Civilizations, History of California, Fractions and Multiplication Tables) or 9 Teaching Packs (WideHorizon – Ancient Civilizations) and, in addition, we have papyrus available. If you are interested in purchasing Waldorf or WideHorizon Education Resources material please go to http://members.cox.net/waldorfedu/index.html and http://members.cox.net/waldorfedu/weredu/index.html respectively. Information on the papyrus is at http://members.cox.net/waldorfedu/waldorfeduPages/Papyrus.html

To access list of e-lessons available in a particular subject click on either any of the above icons or any of the headings below.

Fractions
History of California
Multiplication Tables
Other Mathematics
Perlustrations
World History/Ancient Civilizations
__China
__Egypt
__Greece
__India
__Israelites
__Kush
__Mesopotamia
__Prehistory
__Rome

The ancient civilization e-lessons are based on both Waldorf and WideHorizon Education Resources material. The material was originally written and produced in New Zealand based on the Waldorf approach to education. It consisted of nine ancient civilizations (Prehistory, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, Israelites, Greece, India, China & Rome) produced in thirty-two SubUnits, each SubUnit could be purchased separately and the purchaser was given permission to photocopy the material for one classroom.

On moving to California, the material was customized for the USA market. Detailed lesson guidelines and assessment and monitoring procedures were added with some upgrading of the material and was produced under the name WideHorizon Education Resources in the form of nine Starter/Classroom Packs, one for each civilization The only difference between a Starter and Classroom Pack was the number of SRBs (Student Reference Books). A Starter Pack contains one SRB while a Classroom Pack contains thirty-five SRBs.

The e-lesson material is usually based on the WideHorizon material but also contains Waldorf material where appropriate. On rare occasions there is some duplication of the titles of lessons usually where there was not enough space in the customized material so content from both versions was included in the e-lessons (for example Pompeii). Viewing the page numbers at the end of each e-lesson title (for complete list see http://members.cox.net/e-lessons/ ) provides specific information as to what material the e-lesson was based on. Alternatively, the pages of any e-lesson are in red on the content pages at the end of each e-lesson.

Fractions
E-L F1 Practice in Naming Fractions (SU1pp6-9)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F1PracticeNamingFractions.pdf
Free lesson about the practice of naming fractions
E-L F2 Creating Fractions Mobiles (SU1pp10-15)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F2CreatingFractionsMobiles.pdf
Free lesson/activities about the creation of three fractions mobiles
E-L F3 Numerators and Denominators (SU1pp16-19)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F3NumeratorsDenominators.pdf
Free lesson/activities introducing students to writing fractions and numerators & denominators
E-L F4 Recognizing Fractions and Fractional Parts of a Set ( SU1pp20-23)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F4RecognizingFractions.pdf
Free lesson/activities about recognizing fractions and f ractional parts of a set
E-L F5 Comparing Fractions (SU1pp24-29)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F5ComparingFractions.pdf
Free lesson /activities about comparing fractions
E-L F6 Creating a Fraction Chart (SU1pp30-33)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F6CreatingFractionChart.pdf
Free lesson/story/activities about creating a fraction chart
E-L F7 Equivalent Fractions (SU1pp34-40)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F7EquivalentFractions.pdf
Free lesson /activities/game about equivalent fractions
E-L F8 Improper Fractions (SU2pp4-10)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F8ImproperFractions.pdf
Free lesson/activities about improper fractions
E-L F9 Adding Fractions (SU2pp11-14)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F9AddingFractions.pdf
Free lesson/activities about a dding fractions
E-L F10 Adding Fractions Using a Chart (SU2pp15-17)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F10AddingFractionsUsingChart.pdf
Free lesson/activities about adding fractions using a chart
E-L F11 Subtracting Fractions (SU2pp18-21)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F11SubtractingFractions.pdf
Free lesson/activities about subtracting fractions
E-L F12 Fraction Circles (SU2pp22-31)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F12FractionCircles.pdf
Free lesson/activities about f raction circles
E-L F13 Activities Using a Fraction Wheel (SU2pp32-36)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F13UsingFractionWheel.pdf
Free lesson/activity using a fraction wheel
E-L F14 Cooperative Learning Activities ( SU3pp4-9
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F14CooperativeLearningActivities.pdf
Free lesson/activities involving students in c ooperative learning activities
E-L F15 Drama: A Tale of Fractions (SU3pp10-12)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F15DramaTaleofFractions.pdf
Free lesson/drama involving students in a drama about the Pied Piper of Hamelin
E-L F16 Multiplying Fractions (SU3pp13-16)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F16MultiplyingFractions.pdf
Free lesson and activities about multiplying fractions
E-L F17 Practice in Multiplying Fractions (SU3pp17-21)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F17PracticeMultiplyingFractions.pdf
Free lesson/activities involving students in multiplying fractions
E-L F18 Division of Fractions (SU3pp22-24)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F18DivisionFractions.pdf
Free lesson/activities involving students in g roup learning
E-L F19 Practice in Dividing Fractions (SU3pp25-29)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F19PracticeDividingFractions.pdf
Free lesson/activities involving students in dividing fractions
E-L F20 Multiplication and Division Puzzles (SU3pp30-32)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/F20MultiplicationDivisionPuzzles.pdf
Free lesson/poetry/activity involving students in m ultiplication and division puzzles

20 free e-lessons on fractions are provided. E_L F1 introduces students to the practice of naming fractions . In E-L F2 students are involved in the creation of three fractions mobiles. Writing fractions and numerators & denominators are the subject matter of E-L F3. E-L F4 is about recognizing fractions and f ractional parts of a set. A number of activities about comparing fractions are included in E-L F5. E-L F6 includes a story “ Distributing the Hay” and activities about creating a fraction chart. E-L F7 is about equivalent fractions and includes a game and the creation of fraction charts.

E_L F8 introduces students to improper fractions . A number of activities about a dding fractions are included in E_L F9. Adding fractions using a chart is the subject matter of E_L F10. E_L F11 contains a number of activities about subtracting fractions. Students are involved in constructing f raction circles in E_L F12. In E_L F13 students participate in a number of a ctivities using a fraction wheel . The lesson also contains a number of addition and subtraction puzzles.

E_L F14 introduces students to the practice of naming fractions. The lesson contains a number of c ooperative learning activities. E_L F15 involves students in a drama about the Pied Piper of Hamelin. E_L F16 students are engaged in a number of activities about multiplying fractions . In E_L F17 students carry out a number of activities concerned with multiplying fractions. Students are involved, E_L F18, in g roup learning regarding the practice of multiplying fractions. E_L F19 contains a number of activities involving students in dividing fractions. E_L F20 involves students in m ultiplication and division puzzles. The lesson also contains a number of poetry activities related to fractions.
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History of California (files are in pdf format)
The story of the history of California makes fascinating reading. Using our approach students will hear or read the stories, told from an autobiographical or biographical viewpoint, of some of the important contributors to the State's history.

The E-Ls were originally written as a series of ten SubUnits on the History of California (click here for series). The E-Ls series are as follows (the first number of the E-Ls is based on the numbering of the 10 SubUnits 1-10).
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 1: 8
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 2: 6
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 3: 7
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 4: 8
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 5: 7
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 6: 10
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 7: 8
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 8: 7
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 9 : 6
Number of E-Ls based on SubUnit 10: 6
Total number of lessons: 73

CAE-L 1.1 A Sense of Time
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_1ASenseofTime.pdf
A free lesson designed to give students an alternative way to view time historically.
CAE-L 1.2 Understanding Maps
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_2UnderstandingMaps.pdf
A free lesson on understanding maps
CAE-L 1.3 Physical Features
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_3PhysicalFeatures.pdf
A free lesson on physical features of California
CAE-L 1.4 Understanding Climate
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_4UnderstandingClimate.pdf
A free lesson on understanding climate
CAE-L 1.5 Climate of California
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_5ClimateofCalifornia.pdf
A free lesson on climate of California
CAE-L 1.6 Resources of California
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_6ResourcesofCalifornia.pdf
A free lesson on physical resources of California
CAE-L 1.7 National Parks
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_7NationalParksofCA.pdf
A free lesson on national parks of California
CAE-L 1.8 Some Facts about California
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E1_8SomeFactsaboutCA.pdf
A free lesson on facts about California
CAE-L 2.1 California Indians: Historical Background
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E2.1CAIndiansHistoricalBackground.pdf
A free lesson describing the historical background of the California Indians
CAE-L 2.2 Major Tribes in California
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E2.2MajorTribesinCA.pdf
A free lesson describing the Indian tribes of California
CAE-L 2.3 Religion, Dwellings, Site for a Settlement
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E2.3ReligionDwellingsSiteSettlement.pdf
A free lesson describing games. basketry and weaving of the Indian tribes of California
CAE-L 2.4 Games, Basketry, Weaving
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E2.4GamesBasketryWeaving.pdf
A free lesson describing the religion, dwellings and sites of the Indian tribes of California
CAE-L 2.5 The Story of Ishi Part 1
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E2.5StoryIshiPart1.pdf
A free lesson describing the life of Ishi, the last wilderness California Indian
CAE-L 2.6 The Story of Ishi Part 2
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E2.6StoryIshiPart2.pdf
A free lesson describing the life of Ishi, the last wilderness California Indian
CAE-L 3.1 Missions & Ranchos: An Overview
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E3_1MissionsRanchosOverview.pdf
A free lesson describing the first explorations of California by the Spanish
CAE-L 3.2 Missions: Historical Overview
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E3_2MissionsHistoricalOverview.pdf
A free lesson describing the historical background to the missions in California
CAE-L 3.3 Junípero Serra: Part 1
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E3_3JuniperoSerraPart1.pdf
A free lesson containing a story and activity sheets on the life of Jun ípero Serra
CAE-L 3.4 Junípero Serra: Part 2
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E3_4JuniperoSerraPart2.pdf
A free lesson containing a story and activity sheets on the life of Jun ípero Serra
CAE-L 3.5 Model of Mission
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E3_5ModelofMission.pdf
A free lesson providing templates for students to construct a mission
CAE-L 3.6 Spanish Settlement: Part 1
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E3_6SpanishSettlementPart1.pdf
A free lesson containing a story and activity sheets onSpanish Settlement in California
CAE-L 3.7 Spanish Settlement: Part 2
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E3_7SpanishSettlementPart2.pdf
A free lesson containing stories about Concepción Argüello and Maria Vallejo
CAE-L 4.1 1800-1849: Historical Background
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_1_1800-1849HistoricalBackground.pdf
A free lesson describing the historical background of California in the period 1800-1849
CAE-L 4.2 Early Explorations
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_2EarlyExplorations.pdf
A free lesson describing the background to the early explorations and the Louisiana Purchase
CAE-L 4.3 Lewis and Clark
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_3LewisClark.pdf
A free lesson with two stories describing the adventures of Lewis and Clark
CAE-L 4.4 The Mountain Men
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_4MountainMen.pdf
A free lesson with a story and activities on the mountain men
CAE-L 4.5 John Charles Frémont
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_5JohnCharlesFremont.pdf
A free lesson with a story, activities and glossary activity about John Charles Frémont
CAE-L 4.6 Overland to the West Coast
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_6OverlandtotheWestCoast.pdf
A free lesson giving the background to the migration in the 1830s and 1840s to the West Coast
CAE-L 4.7 The Donner Party
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_7DonnerParty.pdf
A free lesson containing two stories, activity and map activity about the Donner Party
CAE-L 4.8 Eliza Roberts
http://members.cox.net/lessonstei/CAHistoryElessonsPDFs/E4_8ElizaRoberts.pdf
A free lesson containing two stories and activity sheets about Eliza Roberts
CAE-L 5.1 The Gold Rush: The Mexican War
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA5_1MexicanWar.pdf
A free lesson containing a story, activities and map activity about the Mexican War
CAE-L 5.2 Early Settlers
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA5_2EarlySettlers.pdf
Free biographies of Samual Brannan and John Sutter
CAE-L 5.3 The Story of James Marshall: Parts 1& 2
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA5_3StoryofJamesMarshall1_2.pdf
Free autobiography and activities about James Marshall: Parts 1 & 2
CAE-L 5.4 The Story of James Marshall: Parts 3 & 4
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA5_4StoryofJamesMarshall3_4.pdf
Free autobiography and activities about James Marshall: Parts 3 & 4
CAE-L 5.5 Early Prospectors
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA5_5EarlyProspectors.pdf
A free lesson containing activities about the early prospectors
CAE-L 5.6 The Gold Rush: Part 1
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA5_6GoldRush1.pdf
A free lesson describing the background of the gold rush and life in the gold fields
CAE-L 5.7 The Gold Rush: Part 2
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA5_7GoldRush2.pdf
A free lesson including map activity of gold mining and songs from the gold fields
CAE-L 6.1 California 1849-1899 Historical Overview (pp4-8)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_1HistoricalOverview.pdf
A free lesson describing the historical background of California 1849-1899
CAE-L 6.2 1849-1899: Story of John Smith: Part 1 (pp9-13)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_2JohnSmith1.pdf
A free lesson introducing students to John Smith & his arrival and life in San Francisco & the gold fields
CAE-L 6.3 The Story of John Smith: Part 2 (pp14-19)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_3JohnSmith2.pdf
A free lesson describing the multiracial nature of life in California told through the eyes of John Smith
CAE-L 6.4 Model of an Early California Town(pp20-26)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_4Model.pdf
A free lesson where the students create a model of an early Californian town
CAE-L 6.5 The Story of John Smith: Part 3 (pp27-33)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_5JohnSmith3.pdf
A free lesson introducing students to transportation in California told through the eyes of John Smith
CAE-L 6.6 The Railways and After (pp34-39)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_6Railways.pdf
A free lesson describing how a railroad was built to California
CAE-L 6.7 Mail and Transport (pp40-41)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_7MailTransport.pdf
A free lesson describing the different methods of sending mail to California
CAE-L 6.8 The Story of John Smith: Part 4 (pp42-43)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_8JohnSmith4.pdf
A free lesson describing the rapid growth of California told through the eyes of John Smith
CAE-L 6.9 John Muir (pp44-46)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_9JohnMuir.pdf
A free lesson describing the life and work of John Muir
CAE-L 6.10 Henry Ford (pp47-49)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA6_10HenryFord.pdf
A free lesson describing the life and work of Henry Ford
CAE-L 7.1 1900-1939: Historical Overview (pp4-8)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_1HistoricalOverview.pdf
A free lesson describing the historical background of California 1900-1939
CAE-L 7.2 The Story of Mary Tu: Part 1 (pp9-12)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_2MaryTu1.pdf
A free lesson describing the growth of agriculture told through the eyes of the fictional character Mary Tu
CAE-L 7.3 The Story of Mary Tu: Part 2 (pp13-14)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_3MaryTu2.pdf
A free lesson describing growth of manufacturing, tourism & parks told through the eyes of the Mary Tu
CAE-L 7.4 Earthquakes: Part 1 (pp15-19)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_4Earthquakes1.pdf
A free lesson involving students in a drama about the San Francisco 1906 earthquake
CAE-L 7.5 Earthquakes: Part 2 (pp20-25)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_5Earthquakes2.pdf
A free lesson introducing students to the Richter Scale and include map and other activities
CAE-L 7.6 Amadeo Giannini (pp26-27)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_6AmadeoGannini.pdf
A free lesson about the life and work of Amadeo Giannini
CAE-L 7.7 The News (pp28-32)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_7TheNews.pdf
A free lesson involving students in creating newssheets and wall posters
CAE-L 7.8 Paper-cutting (pp33-43)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA7_8PaperCutting.pdf
A free lesson introducing students to the diversity that exists in California through paper-cutting
CAE-L 8.1 1939-Present Day: Historical Overview (pp4-6)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA8_1HistoricalOverview.pdf
A free lesson describing the historical background of California in the period 1939 to the present day
CAE-L 8.2 The Story of Mary Tu: Part 3 (pp7-10)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA8_2MaryTu3.pdf
A free lesson describing life in California told through the eyes of the Mary Tu
CAE-L 8.3 Agriculture (pp11-18)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA8_3Agriculture.pdf
A free lesson involving students in a drama about the growth of agriculture
CAE-L 8.4 Population (pp19-26)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA8_4Population.pdf
A free lesson describing the diversity that exists in California through different activities
CAE-L 8.5 Hollywood(pp27-30)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA8_5Hollywood.pdf
A free lesson involving students in a drama about Hollywood
CAE-L 8.6 Aerospace (pp31-39)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA8_6Aerospace.pdf
A free lesson involving students in a drama about aerospace together wit various activities
CAE-L 8.7 California Today (pp40-43)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA8_7CaliforniaToday.pdf
A free lesson involving students in creating a book on California today
CAE-L 9.1 Review: Physical Features, Weather, Water and Irrigation (pp1-5)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA9_1Review1.pdf
Free review exercises on physical features, weather, water and irrigation
CAE-L 9.2 Review:Crops and Natural Resources, National Parks, Towns and Cities (pp6-10)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA9_2Review2.pdf
Free review exercises on crops and natural resources, national parks, towns and cities
CAE-L 9.3 Review: IndianTribal Names, Ishi, Acorns and Yahi Food (pp11-15)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA9_3Review3.pdf
Free review exercises on Indian tribal names, Ishi, acorns and Yahi food
CAE-L 9.4 Review: Father Junípero Serra, California Missions and Spanish Settlement (pp16-22)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA9_4Review4.pdf
Free review exercises on Father Junípero Serra, California Missions and Spanish Settlement
CAE-L 9.5 Review:Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, Mountain Men and John Charles Frémont (pp23-29)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA9_5Review5.pdf
Free review exercises on the Louisiana Purchase , Lewis & Clark, Mountain Men & John Charles Frémont
CAE-L 9.6 Review: Mammals, Fish, Reptiles, Flowers, Trees, Birds, People, Dates and Events (pp30-35)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA9_6Review6.pdf
Free review exercises on California mammals, fish, reptiles, flowers, trees, birds, people, dates and events
CAE-L 10.1 Review: The Mexican War, Samual Brannan, John Sutter, James Marshall, A Forty-niner (pp1-7)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA10_1Review1.pdf
Free review exercises on the Mexican War, Samual Brannan, John Sutter, James Marshall and a forty-niner
CAE-L 10.2 Review: Gold, Routes to, and Life in, the Gold Fields and Pioneer Women (pp8-12)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA10_2Review2.pdf
Free review exercises on gold, r outes to, and life in, the gold fields and pioneer women
CAE-L 10.3 Review: Pony Express, Railroad and Mail to California(pp13-17)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA10_3Review3.pdf
Free review exercises on the Pony Express, the opening up of the railroad and mail to California
CAE-L 10.4 Review: John Muir, Transport, Agriculture and Earthquakes (pp18-23)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA10_4Review4.pdf
Free review exercises on John Muir, transport, agriculture and earthquakes
CAE-L 10.5 Review: Giannini, Leaving the Dust-Bowl, Hollywood, Aerospace & Minority Groups (pp24-30)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA10_5Review5.pdf
Free review exercises on Amadeo Giannini, leaving the dust-bowl, Hollywood, aerospace and minority groups
CAE-L 10.6 Review: Famous Californians, People, Dates and Events, and Ring of Fire (pp31-35)
http://members.cox.net/tei6/CA10_6Review6.pdf
Free review exercises on famous Californians, people, dates and events, and the Ring of Fire
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Multiplication Tables
E-L XT01 Introduction to the 2-12 Times Tables (SU1pp1-6 )
http://members.cox.net/tei1/XT01IntroductionTimesTables.pdf
Free lesson for teachers to the 2-12 Times Tables
E-L XT02 Two Times Table: Josie’s Surprise (SU1pp6-15 )
http://members.cox.net/tei1/XT02TwoTimesTableJosiesSurprise.pdf
Free lesson /activities /story/game/patterns/cooperative learning activities about the two times table
E-L XT03 Three Times Table: Ramiro & the Jiwi Fruit (SU1pp16-24)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/XT03ThreeTimesTableRamiroJiwiFruit.pdf
Free lesson /activities /story/game/patterns/cooperative learning activities about the three times table
E-L XT04 Four Times Table: The Princess and the Castle (SU1pp25-35)
http://members.cox.net/tei1/XT04FourTimesTableThePrincessCastle.pdf
Free lesson /activities /story/drama/patterns/cooperative learning activities about the four times table
E-L XT05 Five Times Table: The Great Court Jester's Son (SU2pp7-15)
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E-L XT06 Six Times Table: Ivy Lee's Chickens (SU2pp16-24)
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E-L XT07 Seven Times Table: Michael and the Magic Sevens (SU2pp25-34)
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E-L XT08 Eight Times Table: Spiders’ Shoes (SU3pp7-14)
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E-L XT09 Nine Times Table: Zeki and the Cadi (SU3pp15-23)
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E-L XT10 Ten Times Table: Mr. Pickles (SU3pp24-32)
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E-L XT11 Eleven Times Table: Sarah and the Soccer Tournament (SU4pp7-17)
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E-L XT12 Twelve Times Table: The Unfinished Quilt ( SU4pp18-27)
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E-L XT13 Two, Three and Four Times Tables: Patterns ( SU1pp36-41)
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E-L XT14 Five, Six and Seven Times Tables: Patterns (SU2pp35-41)
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E-L XT15 Eight, Nine and Ten Times Tables: Patterns (SU3pp33-40)
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E-L XT16 Multiplication Activities1: Square Numbers and Factors (SU4pp28-33)
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E-L XT17 Multiplication Activities2: Two Place Factors and Special Numbers (SU4pp34-40)
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17 free e-lessons on multiplication tables are provided. Most of the lessons are about specific Multiplication Tables (E-L XT02 to E-L XT12 - Multiplication Tables 2 to 12). Each of these lessons includes a story and a variety of activities including pattern and cooperative learning activities. Some lessons also contain game and template activities while E-L XT04 ( Four Times Table) and E-L XT11 ( Eleven Times Table) includes dramas “Princess Starlight” and “The Soccer Tournament” respectively. E-L XT09 ( Nine Times Table) includes a dance activity “Square Dance the Nines”.
E-L XT13 ( Two, Three and Four Times Tables), E-L XT14 (Five, Six and Seven Times Tables), E-L XT15 (Eight, Nine and Ten Times Tables), E-L XT16 (Multiplication Activities1: Square Numbers and Factors) and E-L XT17 (Multiplication Activities2: Two Place Factors and Special Numbers) contain a variety of review, problem solving and other activities.
Stories are “Josie's Surprise!” ( Two Times Table), “Ramiro and the Jiwi Fruit” ( Three Times Table), “The Princess and the Castle” ( Four Times Table), “The Great Court Jester's Son” ( Five Times Table), Ivy Lee’s Chickens ( Six Times Table), “Michael and the Magic Sevens” ( Seven Times Table), “Spiders’ Shoes” ( Eight Times Table), “Zeki and the Cadi” ( Nine Times Table), “Mr. Pickles” ( Ten Times Table), “Sarah and the Soccer Tournament” ( Eleven Times Table) and “The Unfinished Quilt” ( Twelve Times Table)
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The story of our life on this planet makes fascinating reading. Using our approach students will hear or read the stories, told from an autobiographical or biographical viewpoint, of the history of humankind. The e-lessons were originally written as a series of nine Units (Prehistory, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, Israelites, Greece, India, China & Rome) containiong thirty-two SubUnits on the Ancient Civilizations (click here for series). The e-lessons series are as follows (the first number of the e-lessons is based on the numbering of the nine Units) followed by the number of the lesson in that Unit. The lessons, at present, are free and are available for download in pdf format.

G6 Unit 8 China (list of e-lessons at end of overview)
23 free e-lessons on China are provided. E_L 8.01 introduces teachers to the study of Ancient China. In E-L 8.02 students are introduced to the geography of Ancient China through a variety of activities including map activities. Areas covered in E-L 8.03 include the creation of a timeline concerning the history of Ancient India. In E-L 8.04 students learn, through a story, about the early Neolithic settlements of the Yangshao and Lungshan Cultures. Students learn, in E-L 8.05, about life in a Yangshao and a Lungshan village through a story together with a guided reading activity. The Shang Dynasty and casting Shang bronzes are the subjects of E-L 8.06. Through a story and activities students, in E-L 8.07, learn about dragon or oracle bones. Zhou Dynasty, Zhou Government and feudalism are the subject areas of E-L 8.08. In E-L 8.09 students learn about King Yu through a story and readers theatre activity. Chinese legends is the subject of E-L 8.10. In E-L 8.11 students are introduced to Confucius through a story and guided reading activity. This is continued in E-L 8.12 where students learn about the teachings and sayings of Confucius.

E_L 8.13 introduces teachers to the study of the Qin and Han Dynasties and the Great Wall of China. In E_L 8.14 students are introduced to the Qin Dynasty and the Terracotta Army through different activities including guided reading. The Great Wall of China and the famous story of the Pumpkin Girl are the subjects of E_L 8.15. In E-L 8.16 students learn about t he Han Dynasty and women in the Han Dynasty. E_L 8.17 is about the Silk Road and mathematics in Ancient China and contains a variety of activities. In E_L 8.18 students learn about paper and writing in Ancient China and the invention of the seismograph. Students create, in E_L 8.19, a model based on the Four Dynasties.

E_L 8.20, E_L 8.21, E_L 8.22 and E_L 8.23 consists of review exercises. E_L 8.20 covers geography, climate and history of Ancient China. E_L 8.21 contains review exercises on loess and the Yangshao and Lungshan Cultures. E_L 8.22 contains review exercises on the Shang Dynasty, feudalism and Confucius. Finally, in E_L 8.23, there are review exercises on the Qin Dynasty, the Great Wall, the Silk Road and food in the Han Dynasty.

E-L 8.01 Teacher Guide and Lesson Guidelines Module 1 (pp1-5 )
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Free lesson introducing teachers to the study of Ancient China
E-L 8.02 Geography of Ancient China (pp6-9)
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E-L 8.03 Historical Overview (pp10-13)
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E-L 8.04 Yangshao and Lungshan Cultures: Part 1 (pp14-17)
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E-L 8.05 Yangshao and Lungshan Cultures: Part 2 (pp18-21)
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E-L 8.06 The Shang Dynasty: Part 1 (pp22-25)
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E-L 8.07 The Shang Dynasty: Part 2 (pp26-29)
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E-L 8.08 The Zhou Dynasty (pp30-35)
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E-L 8.09 King Yu (pp36-40)
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E-L 8.10 Chinese Legends (pp41-43)
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E-L 8.11 Confucius: Part 1 (pp44-48)
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E-L 8.12 Confucius: Part 2 (pp49-53)
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E-L 8.13 Teacher Guide and Lesson Guidelines Module 2 (pp54-58)
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Free lesson introducing teachers to the study of the Qin & Han Dynasties & the Great Wall of China
E-L 8.14 The Qin Dynasty (pp59-65)
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E-L 8.15 The Great Wall (pp66-71)
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E-L 8.16 The Han Dynasty (pp72-75)
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E-L 8.17 The Silk Road and Mathematics in Ancient China (pp76-80)
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E-L 8.18 Paper and Writing in Ancient China (pp81-83)
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E-L 8.19 Model: The Four Dynasties (pp84-92)
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E-L 8.20 China Review Exercises 1 on Geography, Climate and History (SU1 pp30-34)
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E-L 8.21 China Review Exercises 2 on Loess and Yangshao and Lungshan Cultures (SU1 pp35-40)
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E-L 8.22 China Review Exercises 3 on the Shang Dynasty and Confucius (SU2 pp36-42)
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E-L 8.23 China Review 4 on the Qin Dynasty, the Great Wall and the Silk Road (SU3 pp42-47)
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G6 Unit 3 Egypt (list of e-lessons at end of overview)
28 free e-lessons on Egypt are provided. E-lesson 3.01 introduces teachers to the study of Ancient Egypt. In E-L 3.02 students are introduced to Ancient Egypt through a story “Gifts of the Nile”. This followed by a glossary activity and guided reading activity. The i nundation of the Nile is introduced, in E-L 3.03, to students through different activities. E-L 3.04 introduces students to different aspects of life in Ancient Egypt including activities on Nilometers and the creation of a newspaper.

E-L 3.05 introduces teachers to the beliefs and religious practices of the Ancient Egyptians. The tombs for pharaohs, the pyramids, are introduced to students in E-L 3.06. The lesson includes the creation of a timeline. E-L 3.07 consists of a readers theatre activity on King Djoser’s Step Pyramid. A story, “Isis and Osiris” together with a guided reading activity introduces students, inE-L 3.08, to religion in Ancient Egypt. Another story, “The Priest’s Tale”, together with an activity and a guided reading activity introduces students, inE-L 3.09, to death and burial and the Keeper of the Balance.

E-L 3.10 introduces teachers to hieroglyphs, cartouches, mathematics, papyrus, art, fashion and beauty, and women in Ancient Egypt. InE-L 3.11 students are introduced to hieroglyphs and cartouches through a story, “ Jean-François Champollion”. E-L 3.12 consists of activities about mathematics, multiplying and measuring the Egyptian way. Information together with activities on papyrus is the subject matter of E-L 3.13. A story, “Shaab, the Nobleman’s Wife”, together with activities introduces students, in E-L 3.14, to different areas of life in Ancient Egypt including fashion and beauty, and women in Ancient Egypt. E-L 3.15 is about Egyptian Art and includes activities teaching students to draw like an Egyptian and an activity on Tomb Paintings.

E-L 3.16 introduces teachers to Akhenaten, Tutankhamen and building in Ancient Egypt. In E-L 3.17 consists of information and activities about rulers of the New Kingdom. A drama, “An Interview with Akhenaten”, together with activities introduces students, in E-L 3.18, to Akhenaten. “The Story of Howard Carter” together with a glossary activity and information introduces students, in E-L 3.19 , to Tutankhamen . In E-L 3.20 students create a mobile and there is also a story, “Francis Winlock”.Building in Ancient Egypt is the subject of E-L 3.21.

There are seven review exercises. E-L 3.22 is on geography, ancient place names and flooding of the Nile . E-L 3.23 consists ofreview exercises on Egyptian seasons, clothing and numbers.The areas covered in E-L 3.24 are Egyptian seasons, clothing and numbers.The review exercises in E-L 3.25 are paintings, religion and myth in Ancient Egypt. E-L 3.26 covers the areas of worship, temples, death and burial and Judgment of the Dead. Review exercises on Akhenaten, Tutankhamen and Howard Carter are in E-L 3.27. The last review lesson, E-L 3.28, is on women in Ancient Egypt, Valley of the Kings and famous Egyptians.

G6 Unit 6 Greece (list of e-lessons at end of overview)
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The following 32 free e-lessons on Greece are provided on the internet.

E_L 6.01 introduces teachers to the study of Ancient Greece. In E-L 6.02 students are introduced to the geography of Greece through a variety of activities. The area of farming in Ancient Greece is covered in E-L 6.03. In E-L 6.04 students are introduced to the history of Ancient Greece. In a Readers Theatre exercise in E-L 6.05 the students are introduced to the legend of Theseus and the Minotaur as well as learning about the Minoans. In E-L 6.06 students learn about the Mycenaeans and Mycenaean trade through a map and guided reading activity.

Teachers, in E-L 6.07, are provided with lesson content about Athenian Law and Government. In E-L 6.08 students learn, through a story and guided reading about Parrhasius and Helena, aspects of Athenian society including democracy, law, social class, customs and the role of women. This is taken a stage further in E-L 6.09 where students act out a drama taking place in an Athenian Court of Law. The lesson E-L 6.10 covers the area of law and the judicial system in Ancient Athens. A story together with a glossary activity enables students, in E-L 6.11, to appreciate the areas of government responsibility. E-L 6.12 students learn about the democratic process in Athens.

E-L 6.13 introduces the city-states of Athens and Sparta to teachers. In E-L 6.14 students learn about life in Athens through a story and different activities including a guided reading activity. Students learn, in E-L 6.15, about the conflict between Sparta and Athens and the Peloponnesian War. E-L 6.16 covers different aspects of life in Ancient Athens including writing and sculpture. Other areas, included in E-L 6.17, cover architecture, pottery, Greek food and games played by the Ancient Greeks. Alexander the Great is the subject area of E-L 6.18 and the lesson includes a story about Alexander's war horse, Bucephalus, and various activities including a map activity.

Teachers, in E-L 6.19, are introduced to the Trojan War including myth and religion and Achilles. A number of areas are introduced to students in E-L 6.20. The lesson contains the first part of the story about the Trojan War including a map activity about sanctuaries and activities about gods and goddesses. The second part of the story is covered in E-L 6.21 and includes activities on Achilles. E-L 6.22 covers the last part of the story and also includes Hector’s Farewell to his wife Andromache. Greek Theatre is the subject area of E-L 6.23 and includes a story about a family's visit to the theatre and a drama about stories from the Iliad. E-L 6.24 is about Olympia and the Olympic Games.

E-L 6.25 to E-L 6.32 consists of review exercises. E-L 6.25 covers the areas of geography and history of Ancient Greece and E-L 6.26 the legend of the Minotaur, the Mycenaeans and Mycenaean Trade. E-L 6.27 includes review exercises about the Greek City-States, democracy in Athens and the Golden Age of Athens. E-L 6.28 consists of exercises on Athenian Law, Sparta and Athens, and the Peloponnesian War. Alexander the Great is the subject area of E-L 6.29. E-L 6.30 covers various areas of life in Ancient Athens including pottery, theatre and Dionysyia in Ancient Greece. E-L 6.31 consists of review exercises on Olympia and the Olympic Games. Finally, in