Teens with Eating Disorders: Students in Jeopardy
What does it mean to have an eating disorder? Teens with eating disorders often struggle with many stressors, which may have a negative impact on …
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Typical Teenage Behavioral Issues: Prevention through Education
Learn about the many teenager issues students face such as domestic violence, drug abuse, and other learning barriers. See how this may affect a …
Continue ReadingTeaching Teenagers to Be Optimistic Through Learned Optimism
Optimism is an important skill for teenagers to learn, especially in today’s turbulent world! Help your students learn how to be persistent, …
Continue ReadingThe Appropriate Use of Spell Checking Software for High School Students
Are students (and teachers) relying too much on spell check? Is anyone really learning how to spell anymore?
Continue ReadingResearch Activity: Small Groups Create Power Point Software Presentation
Middle school students will work in two-person teams to research a topic of interest for a presentation using Power Point software. This lesson can be …
Continue ReadingDream Vacation Lesson Plan: Presentation with Internet Research for Small Group or Team
Give students an imaginary budget to plan a dream vacation for an imaginary contest. Each small group will need to select a vacation spot and …
Continue Reading'Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez': Novel Review for the Classroom
Gabriel Garcia Marquez’ mystic novella, Chronicle of a Death Foretold makes excellent reading for mature students.
Continue ReadingStudents Struggling With Math: What To Teach And How To Help
Some students in high school are totally turned off math.These kids may have had a bad run with their math schooling or be turned off learning math …
Continue ReadingA Humorous Look at the Top 8 Myths About Teaching High School English
Choosing a career as a high school English teacher is not as glamorous as the movies, nor as dreadful as mainstream media portrays. Here are the top 8 …
Continue ReadingNovel Reviews: Teaching the Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver
Barbara Kingsolver’s novel, although entertaining, may not be suitable for high school aged students.
Continue ReadingBenefits of Student Journaling While Reading: Great Way to Teach & Assess Reading Comprehension
English teachers are always looking for creative book report ideas. One easy method is to have students keep a journal as they read. This is also a …
Continue ReadingLiving by Chemistry Curriculum Review by a Teacher
Are you looking for a new chemistry curriculum? Do you want to teach in an innovative, inquiry-driven way? Look no further! Key Curriculum Press …
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