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Global Warming and Hurricanes: Is an Increase in the Number of Stronger Hurricanes an Indicator of Global Warming
Ninth graders investigate whether stronger hurricanes are signs of global warming. In this environmental science instructional activity, 9th graders research both sides of the issue about global warming. They debate for or against this...
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Pattern Value Portraits with Light
Students use the elements of art and principles of design to explore value. In this color value lesson plan, students use the portrait of a a face to help them understand color value, tints, shades and tones.
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Bad to Good Singing
Fourth graders view videos and identify good singing and bad singing. In this singing instructional activity, 4th graders recognize that pitch, tone quality and breathing are important to good singing.
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Communication Skills Center Ideas for the Early Finisher
When students finish work early, there are easy ways to keep them focused and learning with independent activities.
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Civil War Play Lesson Plan
Students act out the Civil War through reader's theater. In this performing arts lesson, students research the Civil War and find costumes, props and scenery appropriate to the time period. They become characters from the Civil War time...
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The "Me" Decade: 1970
Learners view the video on Mary Tyler Moore Show. They discuss what they notice about the treatment of Mary Tyler Moore's character in the show. Students listen to a lecture covering notes on web diagram, such as: Fads, fashion, the New...
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Look and See Books
Students photograph appropriate subject matter for the content, write the text, use transferable letters to design their very own book.
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First Day of GT
Students discuss feelings about being teased about being a gifted student. In this feelings lesson plan, students then toss balls to each other and give responses based on questions asked.
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Seasoning the School Year
Learners observe the changes a class tree goes through as the seasons change and record observations in journals. They investigate changes in the weather, changes in the length of the day, and how that affects people. They create...
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Teaching the Perfectionist
Understanding the perfectionist can help teachers and students work together successfully.
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Researching America's History
By delving into the lives of Americans, both famous and not so famous, students can learn about history.
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Writing Up a Spanish Storm: Using Creative Thinking for Creative Writing
Learners in a Spanish class are introduced to the techniques of creative writing. In groups, they focus on the pre-writing section of creative writing and keep a folder of their works throughout the lesson plan. They end the lessons by...
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Lesson Plans That Meet The Needs of All Students
Differentiated lesson plans are an excellent tool for meeting students' needs in the mixed ability classroom.
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A Creative Way of Reporting on Books
By using creative ways to complete book reports, like using cereal boxes, you can motivate students.
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Alternative Assessments for Novel Units
Students can be assessed on novel units using alternative/performance assessments.
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Story Sequencing Lesson Plans That Promote Creativity
Explore new ways to enhance students' comprehension skills with creative story sequencing lesson plans.
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The Importance of Teaching Text Structure Lesson Plans
Using text structure lesson plans can help students improve their understanding of what they read.
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No More Accordion-Style Teaching - Addressing Different Learning Styles
There are ways to address different learning styles in the classroom that can be motivating for all students.
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Differentiating by Interests
There are many ways teachers can differentiate lessons to link into student interests.
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Field Trips Can Inspire Students to Write Creatively
Fieldtrips can lead to a variety of writing experiences for students.
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Ways to Extend the Learning With A Fraction Unit
Here are some ideas for extending the learning beyond traditional fraction lessons.
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Lesson Plans that Measure Up
You can use creative ways to teach angle lessons that will meet the needs of all students.
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Differentiation of Student Products
A great way to differentiate instruction is to allow for diverse outcomes from the same assignment.
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"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Lesson Ideas
There are many creative activities that can be done to extend the learning after reading "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas."