Overcoming Obstacles
Expressing Opinions Constructively
Everyone has opinions. The trick is to learn how to disagree in a way that doesn't cause problems. The activities in the final instructional activity in the Communication Module focuses on learning how to express opinions constructively....
TESOL
Are You a Good Listener?
Your learners talk to each other every day, but are they really listening? Use a instructional activity based on listening skills to ensure that class members feel heard and respected. It includes games, discussion topics, and...
Curated OER
Commas, Commas Everywhere
Students explore all the uses of commas by finding sentences using commas and describing how they are used by comparing the sentences to the rules for utilizing commas. They create a poster with five rules of commas and examples for each...
Curated OER
Demonstration Speech: How to Prepare to Give a Demonstration
Your class can practice public speaking by demonstrating an original recipe or how-to project. They must include images and speak for at least five to ten minutes. This is a very well outlined instructional activity that will be...
Curated OER
Designing a Civilization for an Art Room
Students discover the ideas of civilizations by researching Gandhi's philosophies. In this art decoration lesson, students investigate Gandhi's opinions on civilizations, community and ethics. Students collaborate by decorating an art...
Curated OER
Building Blocks
Young scholars navigate to various websites and play educational games to reinforce learning. In this game lesson, students catalog games to play in various areas of the curriculum;. Young scholars play online and board games.
Curated OER
Fractal Fraction Fun
Students discover the interesting patterns and shapes referred to as "fractals." For this geometry lesson, students utilize pieces of colored construction paper to create the branches of a fractal tree. Students discuss the rules and...