ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Doodle Splash: Using Graphics to Discuss Literature
Online instructional activity which allows middle schoolers to create a graphic in understanding a given story/piece of literature. Students create this graphic in groups and then present to the class, offering explanations as to their...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Using Technology to Support Struggling Students
Science learning often involves creating abstract representations and models of processes that we are unable to observe with the naked eye. Learn more about visualizing, representing, and modeling to aid struggling learners.
PBS
Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Teaching Guide: Tasty Models (9 12)
In this hands-on lesson, students use candy to construct models of nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and fats). Create visualizations that will aid in learning about dehydration synthesis and bond saturation in fat molecules. Includes...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fighting for Gender and Racial Equality
In this lesson students will examine the lives of key leaders and events in the fight for gender and racial equality at the turn of the 20th century. Through this inquiry study students will choose one of these leaders or events to...
Other
Wes Tech Vision: Inspiration Software
This article explains why Inspiration is a must for your classroom. The author states that Inspiration is "Available to help learners of all ages bridge the gap between visual and textual literacy, and aid in concept development in...