Educators
Tools for Educators
We are committed to providing educators with tools that will enhance and extend the impact of the educational theatre experiences that we provide. Our student activity book offers opportunities to engage students in meaningful dialogue and activities before and after performances. All of the activities are designed to link with Colorado Model Content Standards.
Design a class lesson with one of the activities from The Amazing Food Detective Student Activity Book.
Booking
“The Amazing Food Detective” is fully booked for Spring 2009.
We are now booking for our 2009 fall tour. Available dates run Tuesdays-Fridays, September 15-November 20. To bring this performance to your school, follow these steps:
- Check the Zip Code finder here to confirm that Kaiser serves your area.
- Check the 2009 performance schedule and make sure your desired time and date have not already been booked.
- Fill out and submit the Online Booking Form.
- You will be contacted for confirmation and arrangements by The Educational Theatre Program. If you have questions, please contact Marci at 503-228-9571 x 117, marci@octc.org; or Jake at 503-228-9571, x118, jake@octc.org.
See the Oregonian article about The Amazing Food Detective.
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For educators and adults raising children
www.kidshealth.org
Ideas for healthy eating and physical activities from the health experts at the Nemour Foundation.
www.mypyramid.gov
US Dept. of Agriculture
http://bensguide.gpo.gov
US government links to websites for kids - go to “Parents and Educators” category then look in the “Health and Safety” section.
www.kids.gov
US government gateway to hundreds of websites for kids.
www.healthfinder.gov/kids
Web links to kids sites.
www.pbs.org/teachers/healthfitness
Lesson plans and resources for teachers.
www.DiscoverySchool.com
Lesson plans and other teaching tools.
www.lungoregon.org/asthma/index.htm
American Lung Association/Children with Asthma - asthma information for schools.
www.kidnetic.com
Fun fitness games and nutrition ideas for kids - recipes and guides for adults.
www.eatright.org
Food and nutrition information.
www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/ethnic.html
Cultural and Ethnic Food and Nutrition Education Materials/Resource List for Educators.
www.familyfun.com
Magazine for families and teachers - includes games and recipes.