Problem Solving and the Common Core

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 15.05.04

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2. Rationale
  3. Objectives
  4. Math Content Background
  5. Science Content Background
  6. Classroom strategies with activities
  7. Teacher’s Notes
  8. Notes
  9. Appendix I: Academic standards
  10. Appendix II: Basil and oregano problems
  11. Annotated Bibliography

Planting a Seed for Problem Solving

Christy Marie Schmidt-Applegate

Published September 2015

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Annotated Bibliography

Aston, Dianna Hutts, and Sylvia Long. A Seed Is Sleepy. San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2007.

Good for read aloud.

Bartholomew, Mel. All New Square Foot Gardening with Kids: Learn Together : Gardening Basics : Science and Math, Water Conservation, Self-sufficiency, Healthy Eating. Minneapolis, Minn.: Cool Springs Press, 2014.

This book is awesome for schools with small spaces.

Blackaby, Susan, and Charlene DeLage. Plant Packages: A Book about Seeds. Minneapolis, Minn.: Picture Window Books, 2003.

Good for read aloud.

Blackaby, Susan, and Charlene DeLage. Plant Plumbing: A Book about Roots and Stems. Minneapolis, Minn.: Picture Window Books, 2003.

Good for read aloud.

Carle, Eric. The Tiny Seed. Natick, MA: Picture Book Studio :, 1987.

Good for a read aloud.

Cook, Deanna F., and Michael P. Kline. The Kids' Multicultural Cookbook: Food & Fun around the World. Charlotte, Vt.: Williamson Pub., 1995.

Fun for recipes.

Creasy, Rosalind, and Ruth Heller. Blue Potatoes, Orange Tomatoes: How to Grow a Rainbow Garden. San Francisco: Sierra Club Books for Children, 1994.

Good for a read aloud.

DePaola, Tomie. Strega Nona's Harvest. New York: Puffin Books, 2012.

Good for read aloud.

Ehlert, Lois, and P. J. Verhoest. Planting a Rainbow. CT.: Weston Woods, 2005.

A good book about plants.

"Find Textbook Support Materials." Education Place®. Accessed September 16, 2015.

Garrett, Linda, and Hannah Thomas. Small Wonders: Nature Education for Young Children. Woodstock, Vt.: Vermont Institute of Natural Science ;, 2005.

Lots of outdoor ideas.

Gibbons, Gail. From Seed to Plant. New York: Holiday House, 1991.

A good book about plants.

Hart, Avery, and Paul Mantell. Kids Garden!: The Anytime, Anyplace Guide to Sowing & Growing Fun. Charlotte, Vt.: Williamson Pub., 1996.

Great activities!!!

Howe, Roger. "Three Pillars of First Grade Mathematics, and Beyond." Mathematics Curriculum in School Education Advances in Mathematics Education: 183-207.

This article is good to help explain the importance of using addition and subtraction.

Kadair, Deborah Ousley. Grandma's Gumbo. Gretna, La.: Pelican, 2003.

Good for introducing okra.

Krauss, Ruth, and Crockett Johnson. The Carrot Seed. Pine Plains, N.Y.: Live Oak Media, 1990.

Good for read aloud.

Lundgren, Julie K., and Kristi Lew. How Do Plants Grow? North Mankato, Minn.: Rourke Pub., 2012.

A good book to teach about plants.

Moore, Eluka, and Larry Puzniak. Garden Safari Vegetable Soup. United States: Bread and Butter Pub., 2014.

Good for introducing kale.

Nelson, Kadir. If You Plant a Seed.

A good book to teach about plants.

"Oklahoma Garden Planning Guide - Oklahoma State University ..." Accessed September 16, 2015.

Rattini, Kristin Baird. Seed to Plant.

A good book to teach about plants.

"Red Dirt Ramblings® - Firmly Rooted and Growing in Oklahoma Soil." Accessed September 13, 2015.

Reynolds, Aaron, and Skip Hinnant. Chicks and Salsa. New York: Scholastic Audio, 2007.

Good for read aloud.

Stevens, Janet, and Ray Tomasso. Tops & Bottoms. San Diego: Harcourt Brace &, 1995.

A good book to teach students about plants.

Woodfield, Marilee Whiting, and Janet Armbrust. Do and Discover Science. Minneapolis, MN: L, 2007.

Yolen, Jane, and Heidi E. Y. Stemple. The Jewish Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook. Vancouver, B.C.: Tradewind ;, 2013.

Good for read aloud.

Lya, George. How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method. New Princeton Science Library ed.

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