Author Archives: Wendy Traas

Featured Activity Kit: In Search of One’s Self

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Wendy Traas

This week’s featured activity kit is In Search of One’s Self (CR 155.2 L754i), a set of task cards designed to get students thinking about themselves, their families, their values, and goals. Each card features an activity that encourages self-reflection … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Brain Pack

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Wendy Traas

Where do emotions come from? How does hypnosis work? What is consciousness? This week’s featured activity kit is Brain Pack (CR 612.82 V237B), a book-like kit filled with creative pop-ups and innovative inserts that explore the structure and mysteries of … Continue reading →

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ProQuest databases down Saturday night

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Wendy Traas

ProQuest databases will be down this evening to make enhancements in the thesaurus and search experience. This maintenance will take place from Saturday March 9 at 10:00pm to Sunday March 10 at 4:00.

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Featured Activity Kit: K’NEX Space Exploration Set

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Wendy Traas

The meteor that recently passed through Russia’s skies provided a spectacular vision and an excellent opportunity to discuss all things space-related with students. The K’NEX Space Exploration set (CR 629.13 K74) is a great point of entry for conversations about … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit – Pizza Party

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Wendy Traas

Pizza Party (CR 513.26 P695) makes fractions appetizing through a pizza themed series of games.  Working together or on their own, students can visualize relationships between fractions and whole items. This kit can be a fun addition to math lesson plans for … Continue reading →

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