Keepers Series (K-3)

Contact Information

Reservations/Ordering Info: Call or order on-line

Phone: 800-992-2908

Email: fulcrum@fulcrum-books.com

Street Address: 16100 Table Mountain Parkway, Suite 300
Golden, Colorado 80403

Last Updated: 08-05-2006

Compendium Resource

Reviewer Comments

General Content
"A great cultural and historical literary piece that makes environmental awareness more an internalized concept."

"Wonderful Native American stories—a unique way to want to learn about and care for the environment."

Presentation
"High interest stories that tie in well with social science units."

Pedagogy
"The comprehension questions are thought-provoking."

"A good blend of science and social science."

Teacher Usability
"Tons of activities!"

"The teacher guide does not provide extra learning opportunities."

"Lots of background information."

EE Program/Resource ss Details

Provided by: Fulcrum Publishing

Description: Consisting of six books, the Keepers series (Animals [1997, 288 p., $19.95] and Teacher's Guide [1992, 68 p., $9.95], Earth [1997, 240 p., $19.95] and Teacher's Guide [1988, 52 p., $9.95] and Life [1998, 288 p., $19.95] and Teacher's Guide [1995, 68 p., $9.95]) blends Native American stories and activities to promote an understanding of, appreciation for, empathy with, and responsible stewardship toward Earth, including its people, animals, and plants. Each Teacher's Guide articulates a philosophy of ecological education that teaches through imagination and action, interprets the meaning of the stories, and offers additional resources, including an extensive reading list. Each Keepers book offers a glossary and pronunciation key, suggestions for the use of stories and activities, and extensive background information on the nature of Native American myths and cultures.

Web Address: http://www.fulcrum-books.com

Program/Resource Type: Curriculum

Audience Served: K, 1, 2, 3

Cost: Animals, Earth, and Life books $19.95; all Teacher's Guides $9.95

EE Focus: Biodiversity, Cultural Awareness, Nature Awareness, Plants & Animals, Stewardship, Sustainable Development

Academic Focus: History/Social Sciences, Science, Interdisciplinary

Counties Served: Statewide

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Report Card

Overall Grade
General Content
Presentation
Pedagogy
Teacher Usability
Community

B+
A
B+
B+
B
A-

Discipline Emphasis

Science
History/Social Science
Health
Mathematics
Visual/Performing Arts
Language Arts
Industrial/Vocational Ed.
Foreign Language