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??Discovering Patterns and Trends of the Periodic Table using PDAs??
In this lesson, 10th graders research the elements within a particular period of the periodic table of elements. Students gather data from PDA for each element and join other individuals to decpher the patterns in the peridoc table.
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How Does A Person Cope With Life Changing Events?
Fourth graders explore the concept of conflict mediation. For this coping skills lesson, 4th graders discover conflict mediation skills that may be used to resolve conflict. Students also learn techniques to reduce stress.
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Vietnam and the Long-Term Effects of War
Learners examine the aftermath of war. In this Vietnam War instructional activity, students consider the implications of war as they analyze the image Siege of An Loc, South Vietnam. Learners discuss the causes of the war and the...
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Calendar Counting
Students demonstrate how to count by 2's. For this number sense lesson, students review skip counting on the hundreds chart and recognize the pattern of counting by 2's. Students use a reproducible of a calendar to color in the days as...
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Benefits Of Medical Insurance
High schoolers compare and contrast the cost of medical care with or without insurance. Students differntiate between public and private clinics. They write a description of an ache or pain to share with a medical professional. This...
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School Safety
Students discuss the importance of abiding by the school rules in order to keep safe at school. Students identify why it is important to attend school regularly. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.
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Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction Writing
Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.
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Where Does it All Come From?
Learners investigate where lumber products come from and how they are processed. In this resource instructional activity students watch a video and understand how the lumber is managed as a renewable resource.
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Tidepool Island Biogeography
Students experience and test island biogeography ideas by comparing diversity and abundance of rocky inter-tidal patches. Working, in groups of three, they investigate rocks and creatures found in a tidepool. Lesson plan designed for...
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Now We Teach Six Rs
Learners explore recycling. In this ecology lesson, students sort classroom garbage into items that can be reused, reduced, or recycled. Learners brainstorm ideas for reusing items and discuss ways to celebrate Earth Day at home.
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Sixth Grade is a Ball!
Students discuss the responsibilities of advancing in grade and participating in more activities. In this grade transition lesson, students watch a 'ball juggling' demonstration to visually identify the responsibilities they have as...
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A Picture Is Worth at Least One Word
Students explore clip art pictures to create a rebus. In this clip art lesson, students define what a rebus is and then create their original rebuses. Students use clip art from the computer to design their rebuses.
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Cathlapolte.... Catching Time's Secrets
Third graders investigate nature by studying a Chinook village from the past. In this sustainable living lesson, 3rd graders examine the architecture, environment and activities of the Chinook people. Students create a "needs" list of...
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Asking For A Job Promotion
Students practice using adverbs of frequency through a discussion of job promotions. Students discuss the qualities that lead to job promotion. With the teacher, students role play asking their employers about promotion opportunities....
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Developing Effective Instructional Plans and Assessments in Mathematics
Pupils in a teacher education program develop a technology based lesson plan. After the lesson is created, they develop their own performance assessment. They identify the characteristics of good assessment instruments and model best...
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How do We Treat Our Environment?
Seventh graders explore the concept of collecting data. In this data collection lesson, 7th graders survey others about their environmental habits. Students graph their data.
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Working for Water
Learners examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats activity students view a video and plan a school restoration project.
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When Disaster Strikes
Students examine the ways major industries are affected by and respond to natural disaster. They interview local representatives of these industries on how they prepare for and manage such disasters.
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The Integration of Science and Math Through Ecosystems
Students use the disciplines of math and science to examine ecosystems. In groups, they calculate the amount of supplies they would need to live in the classroom for one day, a week and a year. Using this information, they apply it to...
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Rolling in Dough
Students make play dough. In this cooperation lesson, students practice working together in a group. Students work in small groups to make play dough. They discuss how they cooperated and how it was beneficial to completing the project.
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More Rules and Procedures
Students investigate classroom rules, procedures and expectations given by the teacher. They discuss the analogy of needing ingredients and supplies to bake a pie and needing ingredients and supplies to do their school work. Throughout...
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Gandhi's Autobiography and the Study of Memoir
Seventh graders explore the life of Gandhi using his autobiography and memoir. In this Gandhi exploration lesson, 7th graders analyze Gandhi's literary voice by reading his autobiography. Students identify literary techniques in Gandhi's...
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Anatomy of the Brain
Students explore human anatomy by completing a quiz. In this brain lesson, students read assigned text which discusses the different elements of the human brain and how they are used in everyday experiences. Students answer a multiple...
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Brain Awareness Week
Students explore the brain. In this science lesson, students create a model of the brain and discuss steps taken in order to protect the brain. Students design a container that would protect the brain from injury. Students discuss the...