WorldandISchool.com is the perfect cross-curriculum
supplement, providing 20 years of thought-provoking reading and visuals for Social
Studies, Language Arts, Science and The Arts. Our in-depth articles are supported by
teacher lesson plans and crossword puzzles, and we now feature complete ESL and Spanish
programs for both intermediate and advanced students.
Each month throughout the academic year, WorldandISchool.com addresses complex
issues in a clear and concise format. Gathering diverse perspectives from around the
globe, we cover the whole spectrum of human endeavors. The breadth and scope of our
articles makes them suitable for use in many subject areas. Some highlights of our
resources are features below, making it easy for you to find just what you're looking for.
Curriculum Pages – Core educational contents are selected from
our published articles and organized into topical collections:
- Social Studies:
Offers a diverse array of viewpoints by noted historians, social scientists and writers
from other cultures. Fosters critical thinking and debate by presenting opposing views on
the issues. (Includes such collections as American Indian Heritage, The Civil War and
Shedding Light on Islam.)
- Language Arts:
Presents in-depth surveys of the lives and works of famous writers. Encourages students to
develop their own critical thinking and perspectives. Provides cross-cultural
understanding, as well as understanding of symbolism and other literary elements.
(Includes Biographies, Worldwide Folktales, Writers & Writing and
Point/Counterpoint.)
- Science: Promotes
analytical thinking about the scientific underpinnings of today's issues. Challenges
students to consider the moral and ethical questions raised by advancements in science and
technology. (Includes World of Nature, Science & Spirituality, Genes &
Biotechnology, Scientists Past and Present and Millennial Moments.)
- The Arts: Affords a
valuable and unique study of artists and artistic techniques in a broad range of fields.
Crosses curricula to probe even the history and science of the various arts. (Includes Music,
Art, Dance, Theater and Architecture.)
- Spanish: Together with our
complete basic Spanish course, we offer a weekly Spanish language program based on
authentic Hispanic articles from our sister publication, Tiempos del Mundo. Audio
clips by native speakers help intermediate and advanced learners internalize rhythm and
word stress. The program includes reading comprehension exercises, vocabulary, idioms and
phrasal verbs.
- ESL: On a weekly basis,
carefully selected excerpts from authoritative and interesting news sources highlight
aspects of American culture and daily life important to English language learners. The
intermediate and advanced learners can use our audio clips (furnished by native speakers)
to improve their pronunciation. Exercises in reading comprehension, vocabulary, idioms and
phrasal verbs ensure that students are properly equipped to navigate today’s
world.
Teaching Tools – Specialized educational resources, which are
available only to teachers with Teacher Access Codes (teachers create their own access
codes):
- Teacher’s Corner:
Teacher’s Corner features over 2,000 lesson plans that are immediately accessible and
tailored to the teacher’s specific subject area and needs.
- Crossword Puzzles: Print
and interactive article-based puzzles require students to read and comprehend the
articles…and our store of puzzles is expanding every week.
World Gallery– Cultural awareness is presented through multimedia:
- Country Gallery:
Promotes international perspective through digital images from all over the world; since
September 2006, we have added thousands of images for over 100 countries!
- World Gallery
Special Presentations: Very special multimedia slideshows that highlight the
visual richness and cultural breadth of major world countries—perfect for introducing
them to your students.
Web accessibility (ADA, Section 508 compliance): WorldandISchool.com
is compliant with Section 508 of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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E-mail: support@worldandi.com
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