Tech-Smart Parents and Preschoolers
There's plenty of focus on safety for teens and pre-teens online. But what about the youngest techies? Did you know that over 6% of kids in the US have social network profile... at birth! How do online technologies effect preschoolers? We’ll talk about: your home computer, tablets and smartphones, web surfing, games and social networks. This talk is for digital natives, digital immigrants, parents, or anyone who would like to learn more about these technologies!
CISOs are from Mars, CIOs are from VenusBarry Caplin
Most organizations have a CIO; many have a CISO. These key leadership positions often approach solutions differently and have different motivations. The CIO must deliver IT, automation, innovation and efficiency. The CISO is tasked with assuring adherence to security frameworks and regulatory standards, and protecting against, and responding to, vulnerabilities and incidents. These mandates can conflict. And often the CISO reports to the CIO. We will take a light-hearted look at questions including: What are the issues?; Are CISOs and CIOs from different planets?; Can we align to meet critical business needs, deliver value and protect the organization?
Tech-Smart Parents and Preschoolers
There's plenty of focus on safety for teens and pre-teens online. But what about the youngest techies? Did you know that over 6% of kids in the US have social network profile... at birth! How do online technologies effect preschoolers? We’ll talk about: your home computer, tablets and smartphones, web surfing, games and social networks. This talk is for digital natives, digital immigrants, parents, or anyone who would like to learn more about these technologies!
CISOs are from Mars, CIOs are from VenusBarry Caplin
Most organizations have a CIO; many have a CISO. These key leadership positions often approach solutions differently and have different motivations. The CIO must deliver IT, automation, innovation and efficiency. The CISO is tasked with assuring adherence to security frameworks and regulatory standards, and protecting against, and responding to, vulnerabilities and incidents. These mandates can conflict. And often the CISO reports to the CIO. We will take a light-hearted look at questions including: What are the issues?; Are CISOs and CIOs from different planets?; Can we align to meet critical business needs, deliver value and protect the organization?
An introduction so various technologies for parents. Included are: Home Computers, Viruses, Safe Web Surfing, Social Networks, Cell Phones and Texting, and Reputation Management.
Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve - Literally!Barry Caplin
“Wearables” are all around us. From fitness trackers to smart watches, many people are using these devices to monitor their health. Of course, we’ve had other types of portable health devices for quite a while including automated insulin pumps and pacemakers. These devices use various communication methods… but do we know what personal data is being communicated and how it’s shared? We will look at the current state of health and fitness wearables and portables and discuss where things are going.
Discuss the current state of health and fitness wearables.
Review privacy and security considerations for wearables and fitness apps.
Consider the implications and futures for health and fitness devices.
IT Consumerization – iPad’ing the Enterprise or BYO Malware?Barry Caplin
Companies are increasingly encouraging employees to purchase their own devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops to use at work according to a recent survey by CIO magazine. The acronyms BYOC and BYOD (like Bring Your Own Beer - Bring Your Own Computer/Device) have become mainstream technology terms. But what does BYOD mean for the enterprise? Can we mix personally owned devices and enterprise workstations/cellphones in our environment? How do we control configuration and data on personal devices? What about malware and other security concerns? What about improper disclosure of private data and intellectual property? And how will staff get work done when they are busy playing Angry Birds?
Is BYOD the flavor of the week or is the future of end-user hardware? Regardless of how security leaders may feel about the concept, we need to be prepared. We must understand what is driving BYOD, how it may, or may not, fit our environments, and have policy and tools ready.
In this interactive session we will discuss: What is IT Consumerization/BYOD? What are the benefits and concerns? Is there a cost savings? What are the Security concerns - BYOMalware? How do we protect data? And how can I start BYOD in my organization?
And yes, you can Bring Your Own Devices to this session!
Secure360 05-13-2013.
While insider threat is a reality, more problems are caused by mistakes. Workers are stressed and need to get the job done. These “accidental insiders” may be dealing with unclear process, security controls that aren’t well planned, or are just trying to get something done for the customer.
In this session we will discuss: How internal process, policy and technical environment can lead to mistakes; Appropriate levels of access control, and; What we can do proactively to prevent these kinds of problems.
Secure360 5-11-11
Capella University webcast 3-18-13
This is the original version of the slides that went with a lesson of the same name. Some of the the images were a tad controversial, so they got edited out of the live version.
The CISO Guide – How Do You Spell CISO?Barry Caplin
I recently became a new CISO. Well, the CISO position is new to the org, as am I, but I am not new to the CISO role. I came in with a plan and am executing on that plan. This talk is targeted at: new CISOs, organizations considering a CISO position, any security professional looking to get to the “next level”, or anyone considering remaking their security program.
Many CISOs come from more of a technical, rather than a business, background. However, we need to be able to communicate with Senior Management, business-area leaders and users who are usually not technologists. In this talk we will look at some of the common topics CISOs need to cover and discuss how to rephrase the messages to better reach a business-oriented audience. We will discuss: How to think about security risks in a way business personnel do; How to translate technical security topics into more business-friendly language, and; How to reach a broader audience with the information security message.
Passwords are the main authentication method used for internet sites and applications. But passwords get stolen and have many weaknesses Here are tips you can use at home and at work to protect your information.
Embracing the IT Consumerization Imperative NG SecurityBarry Caplin
Consumerization and mobility in the enterprise – and our daily lives – is not only here to stay, but its footprint and influence is expanding. What does the broader consumerization and mobile environment look like? How do you assess the drivers for adoption and the cost/benefit of a mobile-enabled organization?
Join us for this session to get an understanding of how a large state government agency took a proactive approach to enablement that ultimately set them ahead of the security challenges, rather than behind.
It’s an online world. Most adults, and even teens, need to have online accounts for banking, shopping, communications, entertainment and social networks. Even many children have online lives. With all this online activity, how we keep ourselves and our families safe? How can we protect our private information? In this session we will discuss the advantages and dangers of our online lives. We will review practical tips for avoiding common mistakes. We will look at passwords, website safety, email and phishing, social networks and mobile devices. You can decrease the risks in our online world!
Passwords weakness has been in the news again lately. But we have known for some time that passwords alone are not a good authentication or access control mechanism. Strong and practical authentication is very challenging. There are “strong” schemes, but they often don’t work well for users. Security practitioners are familiar with the 3 factors of authentication: something you know; something you have, and; something you are. Each of these have fundamental flaws. I like to think of them as: something you forgot; something you lost, and; something you were!
We will take a look at the current state of authentication, examine weaknesses in authentication factors, introduce the fourth factor of authentication and consider some solutions.
Presentation from the Homeschool Conference on worldschooling - a how to, especially for teens! Presentation by Dr. Jessie Voigts & Hannah Miller.
Where to find us: http://www.WanderingEducators.com
http://www.EdventureGirl.com
http://www.homeschoolconference.com/
Related youtube video: http://youtu.be/R1r5fGzut9I
An introduction so various technologies for parents. Included are: Home Computers, Viruses, Safe Web Surfing, Social Networks, Cell Phones and Texting, and Reputation Management.
Wearing Your Heart On Your Sleeve - Literally!Barry Caplin
“Wearables” are all around us. From fitness trackers to smart watches, many people are using these devices to monitor their health. Of course, we’ve had other types of portable health devices for quite a while including automated insulin pumps and pacemakers. These devices use various communication methods… but do we know what personal data is being communicated and how it’s shared? We will look at the current state of health and fitness wearables and portables and discuss where things are going.
Discuss the current state of health and fitness wearables.
Review privacy and security considerations for wearables and fitness apps.
Consider the implications and futures for health and fitness devices.
IT Consumerization – iPad’ing the Enterprise or BYO Malware?Barry Caplin
Companies are increasingly encouraging employees to purchase their own devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptops to use at work according to a recent survey by CIO magazine. The acronyms BYOC and BYOD (like Bring Your Own Beer - Bring Your Own Computer/Device) have become mainstream technology terms. But what does BYOD mean for the enterprise? Can we mix personally owned devices and enterprise workstations/cellphones in our environment? How do we control configuration and data on personal devices? What about malware and other security concerns? What about improper disclosure of private data and intellectual property? And how will staff get work done when they are busy playing Angry Birds?
Is BYOD the flavor of the week or is the future of end-user hardware? Regardless of how security leaders may feel about the concept, we need to be prepared. We must understand what is driving BYOD, how it may, or may not, fit our environments, and have policy and tools ready.
In this interactive session we will discuss: What is IT Consumerization/BYOD? What are the benefits and concerns? Is there a cost savings? What are the Security concerns - BYOMalware? How do we protect data? And how can I start BYOD in my organization?
And yes, you can Bring Your Own Devices to this session!
Secure360 05-13-2013.
While insider threat is a reality, more problems are caused by mistakes. Workers are stressed and need to get the job done. These “accidental insiders” may be dealing with unclear process, security controls that aren’t well planned, or are just trying to get something done for the customer.
In this session we will discuss: How internal process, policy and technical environment can lead to mistakes; Appropriate levels of access control, and; What we can do proactively to prevent these kinds of problems.
Secure360 5-11-11
Capella University webcast 3-18-13
This is the original version of the slides that went with a lesson of the same name. Some of the the images were a tad controversial, so they got edited out of the live version.
The CISO Guide – How Do You Spell CISO?Barry Caplin
I recently became a new CISO. Well, the CISO position is new to the org, as am I, but I am not new to the CISO role. I came in with a plan and am executing on that plan. This talk is targeted at: new CISOs, organizations considering a CISO position, any security professional looking to get to the “next level”, or anyone considering remaking their security program.
Many CISOs come from more of a technical, rather than a business, background. However, we need to be able to communicate with Senior Management, business-area leaders and users who are usually not technologists. In this talk we will look at some of the common topics CISOs need to cover and discuss how to rephrase the messages to better reach a business-oriented audience. We will discuss: How to think about security risks in a way business personnel do; How to translate technical security topics into more business-friendly language, and; How to reach a broader audience with the information security message.
Passwords are the main authentication method used for internet sites and applications. But passwords get stolen and have many weaknesses Here are tips you can use at home and at work to protect your information.
Embracing the IT Consumerization Imperative NG SecurityBarry Caplin
Consumerization and mobility in the enterprise – and our daily lives – is not only here to stay, but its footprint and influence is expanding. What does the broader consumerization and mobile environment look like? How do you assess the drivers for adoption and the cost/benefit of a mobile-enabled organization?
Join us for this session to get an understanding of how a large state government agency took a proactive approach to enablement that ultimately set them ahead of the security challenges, rather than behind.
It’s an online world. Most adults, and even teens, need to have online accounts for banking, shopping, communications, entertainment and social networks. Even many children have online lives. With all this online activity, how we keep ourselves and our families safe? How can we protect our private information? In this session we will discuss the advantages and dangers of our online lives. We will review practical tips for avoiding common mistakes. We will look at passwords, website safety, email and phishing, social networks and mobile devices. You can decrease the risks in our online world!
Passwords weakness has been in the news again lately. But we have known for some time that passwords alone are not a good authentication or access control mechanism. Strong and practical authentication is very challenging. There are “strong” schemes, but they often don’t work well for users. Security practitioners are familiar with the 3 factors of authentication: something you know; something you have, and; something you are. Each of these have fundamental flaws. I like to think of them as: something you forgot; something you lost, and; something you were!
We will take a look at the current state of authentication, examine weaknesses in authentication factors, introduce the fourth factor of authentication and consider some solutions.
Presentation from the Homeschool Conference on worldschooling - a how to, especially for teens! Presentation by Dr. Jessie Voigts & Hannah Miller.
Where to find us: http://www.WanderingEducators.com
http://www.EdventureGirl.com
http://www.homeschoolconference.com/
Related youtube video: http://youtu.be/R1r5fGzut9I
Program Strategies for Early Learners: Location: Pavilion F Three Museums, Th...West Muse
Join an interdisciplinary panel of museums and dive into a session devoted to early learners and strategies to work with these youngest visitors (and their families) in a variety of settings and subjects. Each institution will share successes in their content area, and participants will walk away with a set of new strategies and tools to use with their own early learners.
Presentation on Worldschooling - a way of exploring the world, no matter where you are! Please feel free to find us at http://www.WanderingEducators.com
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Short, high-interest reading passages can be a great way to start the school day or to fill in the gaps as needed. This teacher resource offers over 150 reading warm-ups. Each 10-minute warm-up consists of a nonfiction or fiction passage and 3 comprehension questions designed to assess students’ understanding of the reading material.
About Reading Seed:
Website: www.readingseed.vn
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Những đoạn đọc ngắn và thú vị có thể là một cách tuyệt vời để bắt đầu ngày học hoặc để lấp đầy những khoảng thời gian rảnh rỗi ngắn. Cuốn sách gồm có 150 đoạn đọc ngắn và 3 câu hỏi đọc hiểu sau mỗi đoạn đọc. Các cậu chỉ cần dành ra 10 phút mỗi ngày để hoàn thành một bài đọc thôi nhé!
Về Reading Seed:
Website: www.readingseed.vn
FB: www.facebook.com/readingseedvn
IG: www.instagram.com/readingseedvn
YT: tinyurl.com/readingseedvn
Read| The latest issue of The Challenger is here! We are thrilled to announce that our school paper has qualified for the NATIONAL SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE (NSPC) 2024. Thank you for your unwavering support and trust. Dive into the stories that made us stand out!
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
The Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
This is a presentation by Dada Robert in a Your Skill Boost masterclass organised by the Excellence Foundation for South Sudan (EFSS) on Saturday, the 25th and Sunday, the 26th of May 2024.
He discussed the concept of quality improvement, emphasizing its applicability to various aspects of life, including personal, project, and program improvements. He defined quality as doing the right thing at the right time in the right way to achieve the best possible results and discussed the concept of the "gap" between what we know and what we do, and how this gap represents the areas we need to improve. He explained the scientific approach to quality improvement, which involves systematic performance analysis, testing and learning, and implementing change ideas. He also highlighted the importance of client focus and a team approach to quality improvement.
We all have good and bad thoughts from time to time and situation to situation. We are bombarded daily with spiraling thoughts(both negative and positive) creating all-consuming feel , making us difficult to manage with associated suffering. Good thoughts are like our Mob Signal (Positive thought) amidst noise(negative thought) in the atmosphere. Negative thoughts like noise outweigh positive thoughts. These thoughts often create unwanted confusion, trouble, stress and frustration in our mind as well as chaos in our physical world. Negative thoughts are also known as “distorted thinking”.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
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Bills have a main role in point of sale procedure. It will help to track sales, handling payments and giving receipts to customers. Bill splitting also has an important role in POS. For example, If some friends come together for dinner and if they want to divide the bill then it is possible by POS bill splitting. This slide will show how to split bills in odoo 17 POS.
GIÁO ÁN DẠY THÊM (KẾ HOẠCH BÀI BUỔI 2) - TIẾNG ANH 8 GLOBAL SUCCESS (2 CỘT) N...
Freeolympics
1. This file contains a free unit on the “Olympics”.
It also offers information about our “169 Thematic Unit Bundle”.
2. 169 Units - Ages 7-10
Print the “Olympics Unit” beginning on page 20.
We enjoying producing materials to help educate young children.
Contents By Page Number
This cover - page 2
Samples of the covers - pages 3-4
Age levels and How to use units - page 5
Samples of the worksheets - pages 6-12
How to order - pages 13
List of titles - pages 14-16
Teachers’ Comments - pages 17-18
How to order - pages 19
FREE “Olympic Unit” - pages 20 - 40
• Famous People
• Geography
• History
• Science
• Social Studies
5. Our Thematic Units have been developed for use with ages 7-10.
Use a unit as you teach the given subject. Activity pages are given at the end of each unit.
These are simple, fun activities that children enjoy.
Age Levels
1. The holiday units are easier and may appeal more to ages 7-8, however we
have found that older children do enjoy them.
2. There are a few units that are a bit more difficult for age 7.
3. Many teachers use these units for older children who have learning difficulties.
Teacher Comments On How They Use The Units
1. “Save your sanity” - As one teacher said, “Thank you so much! My class
and I just love these units! You have saved my sanity...what to do that is
interesting and relevant!
2. The units can be used as a “stand alone” unit for learning about the given
subject.
3. They can be used as a “jumping point” or “getting started” unit for
learning about the given subject.
4. “Supplemental” books, videos, and crafts can be incorporated with each
unit for extra learning on the given subject.
5. Children can work individually on a unit.
6. Children can work with a partner on a unit.
• Famous People
• Geography
• History
• Science
• Social Studies
6. Samples of Some of the Worksheets
These are reduced in size. Actual size is 8.5 x 11.
7. Samples of Some of the Worksheets
These are reduced in size. Actual size is 8.5 x 11.
The Sun
8. Samples of Some of the Worksheets
These are reduced in size. Actual size is 8.5 x 11.
9. Samples of Some of the Worksheets
These are reduced in size. Actual size is 8.5 x 11.
Do you
have good
manners?
If you can get along well with
others and you have good
social graces you will be
enjoyable to be around.
10. Samples of Some of the Worksheets
These are reduced in size. Actual size is 8.5 x 11.
11. Samples of Some of the Worksheets
These are reduced in size. Actual size is 8.5 x 11.
Smell
Touch
12. Samples of Some of the Fun Activity Worksheets
These are reduced in size. Actual size is 8.5 x 11.
13. 169 Units - Ages 7-10
There are two methods to purchase the Thematic Units.
1. The Thematic units are $2.00 each when purchased individually.
2. The Thematic units are only 15¢ each when all 169 are
purchased at one time.
• 169 Thematic Units - only $24.95
These are easy to download. All 169 units are in one compressed file. Once downloaded
simply click on the file and a the folder will appear with 169 units. These units are in
folders by category. When you are ready to use a unit simply click on its title, and the
unit will open in your Acrobat Reader browser, ready to print.
These are easy to download. All 170
units are in one compressed file. Once
downloaded simply click on the file
and a the folder will appear with 170
units. These units are in folders by
category. When you are ready to use a
unit simply click on its title,
If the link in the box above does not work for you please go to
www.ishoptoday.com
• Famous People
• Geography
• History
• Science
• Social Studies
15. List of Titles
The number of pages is listed beside the title.
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Albert Einstein - 14
Alexander Graham Bell - 13
Beethoven - 14
Benjamin Franklin - 12
Bird Woman - Sacagawea - 13
Columbus -14
Galileo - 15
George Washington - 13
Helen Keller - 14
Jane Goodall - 13
Marco Polo - 16
Martin Luther King -13
Mother Teresa - 13
Thomas Edison - 12
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 16
Wright Brothers -15
Geography
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American Revolutionary War - 14
Aztecs - 15
Civil War - 11
Industrial Revolution - 15
Lewis and Clark - 15
Modern Exploration - 17
Pre-Columbian Explorers - 16
The Mayan Civilization - 16
U.S. Flag - 13
U.S. Constitution - 10
U.S. History Part 1 - 14
U.S. History Part 2 - 13
U.S. History Part 3 - 12
U.S. History Part 4 - 14
U.S. Presidents - 12
Africa - 12
Antarctica - 12
Asia - 11
Australia - 15
Deserts - 14
Europe - 13
Forests - 14
Landforms - 16
Manmade Landmarks Eastern Hemisphere - 14
Manmade Landmarks Western Hemisphere- 15
Maps - 17
Mountains - 11
Natural Landmarks - 13
North America - 13
Rain Forests - 12
South America - 11
Yellowstone - 13
16. List of Titles
The number of pages is listed beside the title.
Social Studies
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• Christmas - 17
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Cowboys and Cowgirls - 12
Drugs - 14
Easter - 12
Farm - 13
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Feelings - 13
Fire Safety - 17
Fourth of July - 21
Halloween - 12
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Inuit - 13
Manners - 12
Memorial Day - 17
Money - 17
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Musical Instruments - 17
Native Americans - 11
Olympics - 15
Outdoor Safety - 17
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Printing Yesterday And Today - 14
St. Patrick's Day - 15
Thanksgiving - 11
Trains and Railroads - 17
• Transportation - 15
• Valentine's Day - 14
17. Teachers’ Comments
I have to say that I love your thematic units! As a special education teacher teaching
6th grade, I would not have ANY materials to teach science and social studies without
you! Your units are so informative, they can stand alone or serve as a jumping off
point! Keep up the good work! ...Heather.
I love your units Your units are really wonderful: user friendly, applicable to a range of
grade levels, and diverse. They are also a tremendous time-saver. You have also
proven to be very honorable regarding my purchasing errors, which is another
plus. ...Fran
Sure appreciate the unit studies. My kids can't wait each week til we get them! My
friends that have started using your unit studies give them rave reviews too! Keep up
the great work!...Carol
You have an awesome source of information for teachers. THANK YOU, THANK YOU,
THANK YOU, for helping us teach our students. Keep up the good work! You're all
wonderful!...Kathy B
I just wanted to send a quick hello and thank you for the great units. I am a methods
and resource teacher at a middle school in New Brunswick, Canada. I find the units
correspond so nicely with many portions of our curriculum that I can easily use them
with our students on modified programs. They are well worth the money! Thanks
again. Your efforts are much appreciated!...Sandra
I just downloaded the unit on Earthquakes. It is sooo beautiful. The graphics are
excellent, very inviting. I'm absolutely thrilled with it. You make my job as a
homeschool teacher so much fun and OH so easy. Thank you, thank you, thank
you!!! ...Pat
Hello! I am an elementary teacher working with emotionally disturbed children. I want
to thank you for the units. They are FANTASTIC and they make my curriculum so
much more enjoyable. THANK YOU!!!!...Sandra
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Christie
18. Teachers’ Comments
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you once again for all the terrific thematic units
you put out. We recently finished the Lewis and Clark Expedition unit and it was just
great. My granddaughter and I went to the library and supplemented the unit with
books and video. She enjoyed immensely. As a matter of fact we constructed a
diarama of Fort Mandan. It was a very good lesson. ...Pat
Thank you for the terrific units, I am using these as independent studies in my grade
four classroom with success. My students like the format and can work individually or
with a partner with little direction. Keep up the great work and thank you. ...Marie
I would like to thank you for the time and effort you put into creating these wonderfully
educating units of study for our children. As a homeschooling mother of two boys I am
thrilled that we are able to add these units to our weekly studies. The boys enjoy them
very much. We use your units as a base for studying that subject, but the boys enjoy
checking out library books and checking the internet for more details and information
on the subjects as well. Often we add a art or craft project too. This adds excitement
and a bit of change from their every day curriculum. ...Kimberly
I just want to tell you THANK YOU!!!! from the bottom of my heart. I was having home
schooling burn out and when I found your site and resources I was elated. Your units
are incredibly well done, and my son loves to see which unit is next and he helps me
pick them out. I gave your site to many home schooling parents I know .... Thank you
so much your a God sent! ...Michelle
Thank you so much! My class and I just love these units! You have saved my
sanity...what to do that is interesting and relevant! ... Palma
I wanted to tell you how much I love your thematic units. I homeschool and they make
everything easier for me. I have not found any units as wonderful as yours. Most units
I find aren't complete or they are just print with no worksheets, question sheets or
anything. Keep up the great work! ...Laura
19. 169 Units - Ages 7-10
There are two methods to purchase the Thematic Units.
1. The Thematic units are $2.00 each when purchased individually.
2. The Thematic units are only 15¢ each when all 169 are
purchased at one time.
• 169 Thematic Units - only $24.95
These are easy to download. All 169 units are in one compressed file. Once downloaded
simply click on the file and a the folder will appear with 169 units. These units are in
folders by category. When you are ready to use a unit simply click on its title, and the
unit will open in your Acrobat Reader browser, ready to print.
These are easy to download. All 170
units are in one compressed file. Once
downloaded simply click on the file
and a the folder will appear with 170
units. These units are in folders by
category. When you are ready to use a
unit simply click on its title,
If the link in the box above does not work for you please go to
www.ishoptoday.com
• Famous People
• Geography
• History
• Science
• Social Studies
22. The Original Olympic Games
In the world of almost three thousand years ago one of the
strongest civilizations was the Greeks. These people were mighty
warriors and great thinkers. They were also pagans. They believed
that there were many gods and goddesses controlling their lives and
world.
The Greeks held many festivals to honor these gods. The
major festivals were the Pan Hellenic Games. Each year a
competition was held to honor a different god or
goddess at a special city. There were four cities
involved in hosting the Pan Hellenic Games. Each city had a turn every four
years.
The favorite contests and ceremonies were the festivals for the god
Zeus. Since the Zeus games were held at the temple of Olympia near the
town of Elis, they became known as the Olympics. The Olympics became so
famous throughout the country that the years they were held were called
Olympiads.
When the Olympiad occurred during a time of war excitement over the contests changed
a few rules. Most of the men competing were soldiers. They were allowed to leave the battles
behind and go compete. The athlete warriors were allowed to travel safely to the games even if
they had to pass through enemy territory to get there. The wars just went on without them.
Where is Greece. Look up the location and write it on the lines. Please use complete sentences.
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23. At first the contests were only foot races. Over the next hundreds of years, they added
more and more contests. There were horse races
and chariot races. There was wrestling, jumping,
and swimming. Throwing objects similar to
weapons for great distances was also included.
Women were not allowed to compete in the
games. They were not even allowed to watch the
games in the early Olympics. The reason for this
was that all the contestants were naked. This
guaranteed that no man had weapons or tools on to
help him win.
Over the years the other three festivals in the
Pan Hellenic Games got smaller and smaller. By
about 500 BC the Olympic festival was the only large competition that existed.
The first time anybody wrote about the Olympics was in the year 776 BC. Since the
records stated how well the contests were organized, historians are sure that they had been
played for many years before that. The records showed that the prize for the winner of each
event was an olive branch. The winners would be heroes throughout the country for at least
the next four years.
The Olympics were stopped in the year 394 AD by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I.
Since the Games had been used to honor the Greek gods and Theodosius was trying to make
everybody in his kingdom become Christian he ordered the Games stopped. And they did
stop for over 1500 years.
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24. The Rebirth of the Olympic Games
In the early years of archaeology a group was working to uncover the ancient stadium of
Olympia. The area had been covered with landslides and earthquakes. The discovery of the
temples and competition fields in 1875 arose the interest of many Europeans. The reports of the
work being done there also mentioned the letters from over two thousand years before about the
games held there.
One French educator got the idea of starting the games again from
reading the reports about Olympia. Baron Pierre de Coubertin talked
some friends of his into forming a committee to see what could be
done. In 1894, the first International Olympic Committee was formed.
The idea of the new Olympics was to have amateur athletes from
around the world meet in a different city
every four years to compete against each
other. Some games would be each person competing alone; some
would be team games. All athletes would represent their home
country. All contests would be judged by a panel to provide
fairness.
Read each sentence below. Write in the missing answer.
1. The idea of the new Olympics was to have _______________ athletes.
2. All athletes would represent their ____________________ country.
3. In _______________ the first International Olympic Committee was formed.
4. All ________________ would be judged by a panel to provide fairness.
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25. The idea spread rapidly. Even though many little things went wrong the first “modern”
Olympics took place only two years later in the city of Athens, Greece. It was
a very small start with only nine different kinds of contests, 13 competing
countries and 300 athletes.
It took several more years for the Olympic Games to really get going.
In the year 1900, there were more people watching the games than there
were athletes. Women were allowed to compete in that year.
The Games of 1904, were a small part of the World's Fair in the city of St. Louis,
Missouri. Not very many people had understood the idea behind the Olympics yet. To bring
athletes from all over the world together in the hope that world peace and understanding
would follow was a strange concept to the citizens of the early 20th century. Over 90% of the
world population had never been more than 10 miles from their birthplace.
By the year 1924 when the Winter Olympics were added to the schedule things had
improved. For the next 70 years the games grew in size and fame. Most of the time the
events were full of fun and goodwill.
The major powers of the world were involved in very large wars that caused the
cancellation of the Games in 1916, 1940, and 1944. At the Olympics of Munich, Germany in
1972 some terrorists invaded the housing area of the athletes and
killed many from the group representing Israel.
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26. In 1992, professional basketball athletes were allowed to compete. The entry of
professional baseball players was made legal in the year 2000.
In 1994, the Winter Olympics and the Summer Olympics were
separated. The Winter Games were moved to a slot two years after
the Summer Games.
By the end of their first century, the modern Olympic Games had
truly become a world event. The Summer Games of 1996, in Atlanta,
Georgia in the USA were attended by over 10,300 athletes from 197
different countries. These men and women competed in 271 separate events. This is a huge
improvement over the first attempt by Baron de Coubertin in 1896!
The entire event usually lasts just over 2 weeks. Host cities spend 5 to 10 years getting all
the places built and ready for the contests, athletes, and tourists. Millions of dollars are spent
preparing for the Games. Millions of dollars come back to the host
city from tourists and media attention. With the invention of cable
and satellite TV the events can be watched by billions of people in
every country of the world.
Read each word below. Write a definition for each word on the lines.
1. athlete __________________________________________________________________
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2. tourists _________________________________________________________________
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27. Olympic Symbols
MOTTO - The motto for the modern Olympics was borrowed by Baron de Coubertin from a
French college in Paris. It is translated into English as "Swifter, Higher, Stronger". The actual
words used by the IOC (International Olympic Committee) are the Latin words "Citius, Altius,
Fortius". Every athlete wishes to run swifter, jump higher, or be stronger' than their
competitors.
THE FIVE RINGS - Once again Baron de Coubertin borrowed something to make the
Olympics special. The unproven tale says that he saw a design of five connected rings on an
old piece of Greek art. It is not written whether the ancient rings were colored or not. He first
showed the design to the IOC in 1913.
The Baron decided that the five rings would represent the five major areas of the world.
These were Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas.
At least one of the colors of the rings can be found on every national flag of the world.
The colors of the Olympic rings are always in the same order from left to right. They are blue,
yellow, black, green, and red. The colors represent only the flag colors of the world, not the
countries or continents.
Draw a picture of the Olympic Rings, and color them.
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28. THE FLAG - The flag of the Olympic Games was first flown at the
Games of 1920. It shows the five colored rings on a white cloth.
The mayor of the host city brings the flag to the opening ceremony.
At the closing ceremony on the last day he gives it to the mayor of
the city where the next Games will be held. The flag stays in the
new city until the closing ceremony of their Games.
THE FLAME & THE TORCH - The ancient Olympic Games in Greece were started with
the lighting of a flame in the stadium. That tradition continues with the summer games and
the winter games too. A new flame is always started at Olympia for each Olympiad. A
powerful mirror is used to concentrate the rays of the sun until a fire ignites.
A torch is lit from the flames at Olympia and starts its journey to the host city of the
games. Sometimes this journey has taken as long as ten months. The Olympic flame has
traveled by airplane and has been carried on camels and by scuba divers!
The modern system of the Olympic torch relay started at the Games of 1936. The torch
travels around Greece first and then around the areas of the host country.
Many people are chosen to get the torch from its starting point to the large cauldron at
the stadium. Some of these people are former athletes. All are special. Some people have
carried the torch by bicycle or in wheelchairs. Some carry it for only a few feet and others for
miles. On its journey to Sydney, Australia in the year 2000, eleven thousand
people helped the torch reach its destination.
The flame is totally extinguished at the closing ceremony of each
Olympiad.
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29. Other Olympics
PARALYMPICS - The Paralympics were started in 1948, in England to
allow sports competition for people who had suffered injuries in World
War II to take part in sports competitions.
The movement has expanded to include athletes with all kinds of
disabilities. The Paralympic Committee modeled all their events on the
style of the Olympics in 1960. These games are held using the same fields
and arenas as the Olympiad Games. The Paralympics are held in the same
places just after the finish of the Olympics.
Some events are baseball, basketball, track and field, and swimming. Winter games are
also held by the Paralympics. Contestants do not consider themselves handicapped just
athletes with an adjustment.
NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES- The National Senior Games started in 1985, in St. Louis,
MO. when a group of seven men and women formed the original leadership. The games were
first held in 1987 with 2,500 competitors.
To qualify, participants must be a minimum of 50 years of age or older. Some of the oldest
participants are over 100 years of age!
Read each sentence below. Write the answer on the line.
1. What year were the Paralympics started? ________________
2. What country were the Paralympics first started? ______________
3. Contestants do not consider themselves handicapped just athletes
with an _____________________________.
4. The Paralympics are held in the same places just after the finish of
the ___________________________________.
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30. Other Olympics
SPECIAL OLYMPICS - The movement to create games and competition for people with
mental retardation was started in the United States by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968.
People from young kids to senior citizens train and compete in many events.
Unlike the Olympics and Paralympics, training and events occur all year long. All
competitors are encouraged to make sports and exercise a life long activity. All the athletes
are winners.
Special Olympics also has world events on a two year cycle of summer and winter
games. The games are held at venues that may not have been host cities to the Olympics. The
Special Olympic Games are held the year after the Olympic/Paralympic Games. In Dublin,
Ireland over 7,000 Special Olympians from 170 countries competed in the Summer Special
Olympics.
NATIONAL SENIOR GAMES - A group that started in the
United States in the late 1980s is aimed at competitive sports
events for people aged 50 or over. They are not related to the
International Olympic Committee sponsored events at all.
Every state has a National Senior Game Association.
National Senior Olympic Games are held every two years
alternating winter and summer events. Maybe the movement will
continue to grow around the world.
If you could be in the Olympics what would you compete in and why?
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