Cedarville University Curriculum Materials Center

New DVD

2009-11-06T13:41:00.000-05:00

In Plain English: Making Sense of the Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve Bank of Saint Louis presents information with illustrations explaining the Federal Reserve. This includes information about the three divisions of the Federal Reserve and the duties of each division.

New CD

2009-11-06T13:38:00.000-05:00

SPEECHercise
Songs and stratgies for easy speech practice

New Computer Software

2009-11-06T12:54:00.000-05:00

The Great Depression
This curriculum guide for the Great Depression for grades 9-12 was produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

New Children's and YA Books

2009-11-06T09:47:00.000-05:00

In Too Deep (Book 6 of The 39 Clues) - Jude Watson
Amy and Dan cross the oceans on the trail of a famous aviator, but they find more than they're looking for. Their enemies are becoming more vicious, and the truths they discover more crushing than ever.

Sylvie and the Songman - Tim Binding
Sylvie Bartram's beloved dog, Mr. Jackson, has lost his bark. The birds have stopped singing. And in the growing silence, her dad has disappeared. Determined to find him, Sylvie and her best friend, kite-flying, tone deaf George, are drawn into the nightmare world of the Songman, a world haunted by the terrifying Woodpecker Man in his swan-powered balloon, a world where nothing can sing and no one can speak. Only Sylvie can save the earth from its terrible voiceless fate.

Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas - Jane O'Connor
Nancy is devastated, which is even worse than heart-broken, when her fancy Christmas tree topper breaks, threatening to ruin Christmas.

New Children's Books

2009-10-28T16:16:00.001-04:00

Big Frog Can't Fit In - Mo Willems
Big Frog really wants to fit in. But how? After much frustration, and with her friends' help, she finds out how.

Strega Nona's Harvest - Tomie dePaola
After helping Strega Nona plant her vegetable garden just so, Big Anthony takes some extra seeds and sows another garden willy nilly, then must find a way to deal with the consequences.

Merry Christmas, Splat - Rob Scotton
Splat the cat is worried that he has not been good enough to deserve a visit and a present from Santa Claus.

New YA Fiction Books

2009-10-27T14:50:00.001-04:00

Arch Enemy (Part 3 of The Looking Glass Wars) - Frank Beddor
Virtuous Queen Alyss, who has lost the power of imagination, and her murderous aunt Redd battle for control of Wonderland.

Liar - Justine Larbalestier
Compulsive liar Micah promises to tell the truth after revealing that her boyfriend has been murdered.

Solace of the Road - Siobhan Dowd
While running away from a London foster home just before her fifteenth birthday, Holly has ample time to consider her years of residential care and her early life with her Irish mother, whom she is now trying to reach.

The Rock and the River - Kekla Magoon
In 1968 Chicago, fourteen-year-old Sam Childs is caught in a conflict between his father's nonviolent approach to seeking civil rights for African Americans and his older brother, who has joined the Black Panther Party.

Hate List - Jennifer Brown
Sixteen-year-old Valerie, whose boyfriend Nick committed a school shooting at the end of their junior year, struggles to cope with integrating herself back into high school life, unsure herself whether she was a hero or a villain.

Alcatraz Versus the Scrivener's Bones - Brandon Sanderson
Thirteen-year-old Alcatraz Smedry and his companions seek Al's father and grandfather in the Great Library of Alexandria, where they face undead, soul-stealing wraiths called the Curators of Alexandria, and one of the Scrivener's Bones, a part-human, part-machine mercenary.

The Doom Machine - Mark Teague
When a spaceship lands in the small town of Vern Hollow in 1956, juvenile delinquent Jack Creedle and prim, studious Isadora Shumway form an unexpected alliance as they try to keep a group of extraterrestrials from stealing eccentric Uncle Bud's space travel machine.

New Nonfiction Books

2009-10-26T15:26:00.000-04:00

Marching for Freedom: Walk Together, Children, and Don't You Grow Weary - Elizabeth Partridge
Recounts the three months of protest that took place before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s landmark march from Selma, Alabama, to Montgomery to promote equal rights and help African-Americans earn the right to vote.

Life in the Boreal Forest - Brenda Z. Guiberson
The boreal forest is buried in ice and snow during winter. But in summer lakes teem with fish, and bogs swarm with insects. Follow a snowshoe hare, beavers, a lynx, and other animals as they survive a year in this endangered landscape.

Saving the Ghost of the Mountain - Sy Montgomery
A pale, spotted, almost cloud-like coat makes the snow leopard uncannily invisible in its rocky mountain habitat. Author Sy Montgomery and photographer Nic Bishop accompany conservationist Tom McCarthy and his team as they travel to Mongolia's Altai Mountains to gather data about snow leopard populations in an attempt to save this endangered species.

The American Presidency
Explores the lives and contributions of the people who have held the office, from George Washington to Barack Obama. Each presidential profile includes a detailed biography, the president's signature, who served as vice president, a profile of the first lady and timelines.

2009-10-26T14:48:00.002-04:00

Peter and the Wolf - Chris Raschka
Retells the orchestral fairy tale in which a boy ignores his grandfather's warnings and captures a wolf with the help of a bird, a duck, and a cat.

Crow Call - Lois Lowry
Nine-year-old Liz accompanies the stranger who is her father, just returned from the war, when he goes hunting for crows in Pennsylvania farmland.

All the World - Liz Garton Scanlon
Follow a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning till night as they discover the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to warm family connections, to the widest sunset sky.

New Posters

2009-10-21T08:43:00.003-04:00

Anatomy Chart Set

Joints

The Human Skeleton

The Eye

Body Organs

Breathing

The Heart and Circulation

Digestion

Muscles

2009-10-20T14:50:00.005-04:00

Leviathan - Scott Westerfeld
In an alternate 1914 Europe, fifteen-year-old Austrian Prince Alek, on the run from the Clanker Powers who are attempting to take over the globe using mechanical machinery, forms an uneasy alliance with Deryn who, disguised as a boy to join the British Air Service, is learning to fly genetically-engineered beasts.

Front and Center - Christine Gilbert Murdock
Other folks have big plans for D.J. Like her coach. College scouts. All the town hoops fans. A certain Red Bend High School junior who' keen for romance and karaoke. Not to mention Brian Nelson, who she should not be thinking about! Who she is done with, thank you very much. But who keeps showing up anyway . .

Fire - Kristin Cashore
In a kingdom called the Dells, Fire is the last human-shaped monster, with unimaginable beauty and the ability to control the minds of those around her, but even with these gifts she cannot escape the strife that overcomes her world.

Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
By winning the annual Hunger Games, District 12 tributes Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark have secured a life of safety and plenty for themselves and their families, but because they won by defying the rules, they unwittingly become the faces of an impending rebellion.

New Posters

2009-10-20T13:43:00.002-04:00

Pharynx & Larynx

The Larynx

Breathing

New Music Book

2009-10-20T08:22:00.002-04:00

One-Page Composer Bios - Jay Althouse
Contains 50 reproducible biographies of famous composers.

New Christmas Books

2009-10-19T14:42:00.007-04:00

A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (retold by Josh Greenhut)
A miser learns the true meaning of Christmas when three ghostly visitors review his past and foretell his future.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus - L. Frank Baum
A human foundling child, adopted by a wood-nymph and raised by the creatures who inhabit a magical forest, grows up to be the immortal Santa Claus.

The Story of Christmas: The Birth of Jesus
An illustrated version of the story of the birth of Jesus, based primarily on passages from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew, features pop-up angels and a final three-dimensional Nativity scene.

New Picture Books

2009-10-19T11:30:00.004-04:00

Big Bear Hug - Nicholas Oldland
A bear who loves to hug everything meets a human who is about to chop down a tree, and the bear must make a decision on how to save his forest.

ThunderBoomer! - Shutta Crum
A farm family scurries for shelter from a violent thunderstorm that brings welcome relief from the heat and also an unexpected surprise.

New Children's Books

2009-10-19T11:14:00.004-04:00

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood - David Benedictus
Collects the further stories of Christopher Robin and his imaginary animal friends in the Hundred Acre Wood, where the animals anticipate Christopher Robin's return, meet a new friend, and solve the mystery of missing bees.

Dessert First - Hallie Durand
Third-grader Dessert's love of treats leads to a change in her large family's dinner routine, then an awful mistake, and later a true sacrifice after her teacher, Mrs. Howdy Doody, urges students to march to the beat of their own drums.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days - Jeff Kinney
In the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video games and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas.

New Graphic Novels

2009-10-19T09:04:00.003-04:00

Bone : Rose - Jeff Smith
Princess Rose musters up courage to face the dragon that threatens the small towns in the Northern Valley, only to discover the dragon is actually the Lord of the Locusts.

The Storm in the Barn - Matt Phelan
In Kansas in the year 1937, eleven-year-old Jack Clark faces his share of ordinary challenges: local bullies, his father's failed expectations, a little sister with an eye for trouble. But he also has to deal with the effects of the Dust Bowl, including rising tensions in his small town and the spread of a shadowy illness. Certainly a case of "dust dementia" would explain who (or what) Jack has glimpsed in the Talbot's abandoned barn - a sinister figure with a face like rain. In a land where it never rains, it's hard to trust what you see with your own eyes, and harder still to take heart and be a hero when the time comes.

New YA Books

2009-10-08T15:01:00.005-04:00

The Lost Conspiracy - Frances Hardinge
When a lie is exposed and their tribe turns against them, Hathin must find a way to save her sister Arilou--once considered the tribe's oracle--and herself.

Riot - Walter Dean Myers
In 1863, fifteen-year-old Claire, the daughter of an Irish mother and a black father, faces ugly truths and great danger when Irish immigrants, enraged by the Civil War and a federal draft, lash out against blacks and wealthy "swells" of New York City.

Odd and the Frost Giants - Neil Gaiman
An unlucky twelve-year-old Norwegian boy named Odd leads the Norse gods Loki, Thor, and Odin in an attempt to outwit evil Frost Giants who have taken over Asgard.

Going Bovine - Libba Bray
Cameron Smith, a disaffected sixteen year-old who, after being diagnosed with Creutzfeld Jakob's (aka mad cow) disease, sets off on a road trip with a death-obsessed video gaming dwarf he meets in the hospital in an attempt to find a cure.

By Darkness Hid - Jill Williamson
Given the chance to train as a squire, kitchen servant Achan Cham hopes to pull himself out of his pitiful life and become a Kingsguard Knight. When Achan's owner learns of his training, he forces Achan to spar with the Crown Prince--more of a death sentence than an honor. Meanwhile, strange voices in Achan's head cause him to fear he's going mad. While escorting the prince to a council presentation, their convoy is attacked. Achan is wounded and arrested, but escapes from prison--only to discover a secret about himself he never believed possible.

New DVDs

2009-10-08T11:25:00.003-04:00

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion
Newton's Three Laws of Motion are at work in virtually every Disney theme park ride and attraction. The Walt Disney Imagineers demonstrate how they use Newton's Three Laws to create some of the most exciting ride experiences possible. From the thrilling rockets of California Adventure's Golden Zephyr to the wild twists of California Screamin', students will learn to define acceleration, friction and motion. Best of all, they'll be able to see first-hand the relationship between the motion of objects and the forces that act on them.

Animal Adaptations: Communication
Walt Disney Imagineers do more than create wild rides. They also study wild animals to create environments, activities and educational programs at Disney's Animal Kingdom that are tailored to the species' physical and behavioral adaptations. How do naked mole rats identify family members, and why is the toilet chamber so important? How do dolphins recognize each other in murky water? How do meerkats communicate it's safe to come out and forage for food? They all rely on communication adaptations -- olfactory, auditory and visual. Students will learn to define and identify key adaptations, and listen in on amazing elephant communications that most humans have never heard.

Bill Nye's Solving for X: Pre-Algebra
Discusses infinite fractions, exponents, signed numbers, and proportional reasoning.

Bill Nye's Solving for X: Algebra
Looks at variables, balancing equations, dimensional analysis, and linear equations.

New Children's Books

2009-10-08T10:05:00.005-04:00

Waddle! - Rufus Butler Seder
Text asks if the reader can move like a variety of animals. Striped acetate overlays on board pages give illustrations the illusion of movement.

A Pop-Up Book of Nursery Rhymes - Matthew Reinhart
Matthew Reinhart adapts Mother Goose's nursery rhymes, as the characters spring to life as intricate pop-up surprises.

Otis - Loren Long
When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.

Robot Zot - Jon Scieszka
On a mission to conquer planet Earth, tiny but fearless Robot Zot and his mechanical sidekick leave a path of destruction as they battle kitchen appliances.

The Lion and the Mouse - Jerry Pinkney
In this wordless retelling of an Aesop fable, an adventuresome mouse proves that even small creatures are capable of great deeds when he rescues the King of the Jungle.

Mummy Math: An Adventure in Geometry - Cindy Neuschwander
When the Zills family is summoned to Egypt to help find the hidden burial site of an ancient pharaoh, Matt and Bibi are locked into an adventure they did not expect. Stuck inside a pyramid with only each other, their dog Riley, and geometric hieroglyphics to help them find their way, the twins must use their math knowledge to solve the riddles on the walls and locate the burial chamber. Luckily, the two know their stuff when it comes to geometric solids.

New Nonfiction Books

2009-10-08T09:22:00.005-04:00

The Great and Only Barnum: the Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P.T. Barnum - Candace Fleming
Biography of P.T. Barnum, showman and founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Readers can visit Barnum's American Museum; meet Tom Thumb, the miniature man (only 39 in. tall) and his tinier bride (32 in.); experience the thrill Barnum must have felt when, at age 60, he joined the circus; and discover Barnum's legacy.

Before Columbus: The Americas of 1491 - Charles C. Mann
This study of Native American societies is adapted for younger readers from Charles C. Mann's best-selling 1491. Turning conventional wisdom on its head, the book argues that the people of North and South America lived in enormous cities, raised pyramids hundreds of years before the Egyptians did, engineered corn, and farmed the rainforests.

New Activity and Idea Book

2009-10-07T09:08:00.002-04:00

The Inclusive Learning Center Book for Preschool Children with Special Needs - Christy Isbell and Rebecca Isbell
A resource book for preschool teachers, containing information for creating an inclusive learning center classroom and adaptable activities for children with various special needs.

New September 11 Curriculum

2009-10-06T10:32:00.002-04:00

September 11 Education Program
Set includes : 2 DVD-ROM discs, 7 complete print lessons with reproducible student handouts (pdf), 1 remembrance presentation discussion questions (pdf), 1 Google earth (kmz) file and 1 complete 9/11 Commission Report (pdf), all in a 3-ring binder.

October 2009 Newsletter

2009-10-01T08:41:00.008-04:00

Children's Author Visits the CMC
Children’s and young adult author Elizabeth Cody Kimmel visited the Centennial Library on September 22, 2009, addressing over 30 students, faculty, staff, and guests in the Curriculum Materials Center. Kimmel spoke about her experiences in the book publishing business, from the time she worked as an assistant to a well-known literary agent, through her early years as a struggling young author, to her present day successes, providing valuable insight and suggestions to those in the audience who aspire to being an author. Kimmel’s 28 published books represent a wide array of genres, including simple picture books (Glamsters, My Penguin Osbert), early-teen fiction (Spin the Bottle), biography (Boy on the Lion Throne: The Childhood of the 14th Dalai Lama), and nonfiction (Ladies First: 40 Daring American Women Who Were Second to None). Following her talk, audience members took advantage of the opportunity to ask a number of questions relating to Kimmel’s work and to the publishing industry in general. A reception was held in the CMC following her presentation. Mrs. Kimmel’s visit to Cedarville was made possible by Rebecca Stroble, elementary librarian for the Xenia Community Schools, where Kimmel was serving as Xenia’s 2009 Visiting Author.

Websites of the Month

Ohio on iTunes U was launched in February 2009 and now contains over 2100 digital resources (video, pictures, etc.) from 37 content providers. The website states, "Noted as the first state to launch a comprehensive statewide iTunes U site, the State of Ohio has compiled a collection of digital media assets categorized into areas of education, government and community. The *Ohio on iTunes U project allows Ohio to share educational resources, professional development materials, and student videos which have been produced by members of higher education, the K-12 community, and community partners free of charge with unlimited access."

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis has compiled an excellent website and curriculum on The Great Depression. According to the website, "the curriculum is designed to provide teachers with economic lessons that they can share with their students to help them understand this significant experience in U.S. history." It includes videos, interviews, activities, pictures, lesson plans, and much, much more.

Children's Book News

After more than eight decades, Winnie-the-Pooh is back! The first authorized sequel to A.A. Milne's classic children's tales, "Return to the Hundred Acre Wood," was written by author David Benedictus. It goes on sale Oct. 5 and picks up where Milne's "The House at Pooh Corner," first published in 1928, left off. Read more about the book...

Several notable children's books are set to hit the big-screen in the next few months. Notable among these are Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Where the Wild Things Are, and A Christmas Carol. Read more...

New Materials

During September, over 90 new items were added to the CMC collection. This includes several excellent nonfiction series for grades 1-3, a number of books by Robert Munsch, the Berenstains, picture books, young adult books, and much more.

New Children's Book

2009-09-29T10:33:00.002-04:00

Brown Bear, White Bear - Svetlana Petrovic
Alice likes the teddy bears she receives for her birthday from each of her grandmothers, but soon the bears are fighting for her attention.

2009-09-29T08:00:00.013-04:00

The series How Did They Build That?

Tunnel - Vicky Franchino
Why do people build tunnels -- Getting ready -- Making the walls and ceiling -- Keeping people safe -- Glossary -- Find out more

Airport - Matt Mullins
Looks at the different parts of an airport, explains who decides how an airport should be built,and examines the role of architects, engineers, electricians, contractors, and other people involved in building an airport.

Stadium - Matt Mullins
Looks at the different parts of a stadium, and introduces the various people and machines that play a role in building a stadium.

Road - Sharon Nittinger
Moving vehicles forward -- Making the path flat -- Many layers -- Glossary -- Find out more

Br idge - Vicky Franchino
How do bridges help us? -- Types of bridges -- Getting ready to build -- Building the bridge -- Glossary -- Find out more

Skyscraper - Vicky Franchino
Explains what is involved in building a skyscraper, describing the materials that are used and the people involved in the construction process.

Dam - Matt Mullins
What is a dam for? -- Moving the river -- Sealing the floor -- Building the wall -- Releasing the river -- Glossary -- Find out more

School - Matt Mullins
Explains the process of building a school, describing the materials that are used and the different rooms schools may have.