Why Fear Tactics Won't Work on Problematic Students
Have you ever held up your fist and told a student, “fear this, punk!” I wouldn’t recommend it if you want to keep your job, just wondering. Wouldn’t …
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How to Write Free-Verse Poetry
Free verse poetry, although free from the constraints of following a specific pattern, still will end up taking on the form that you give it. Learn …
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John Henry: Steel Driving Man - Using a Railroad Legend to Teach Westward Expansion
Head west with your classroom with lessons that engage their sense of adventure. This first lesson in the series is on the myth and history of John …
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Vigilantes and Rebels in the West: Using Primary Source Excerpts to Teach Westward Expansion
In western towns away from the hands of the law, settlers often took legal matters into their own hands. Teach on two examples of vigilante justice in …
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Why Rules are Important: A Kindergarten Safety Lesson
Don’t run in the hallway! Be quiet in the library! Stop at the stop sign! Why do we have all of these rules and laws? Even kindergarten students will …
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A Lesson on Scientific Notation for Grade 8: Studying Large Numbers in Space
To a theme of an astronomer studying asteroids in space, students will use numbers expressed in the form of a single digit times an integer power of …
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Building Cube Towers & Finding Their Roots: 8th Grade Math
Students will solve problems involving perfect cubes and cube roots of small perfect cubes.
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Building Square Patios and Their Roots: 8th Grade Math Lesson on Perfect Squares
Students will solve problems involving perfect squares and square roots of small perfect squares.
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Converting & Comparing Numbers Written in Scientific Notation: Grade 8 Math Lesson
To the theme of a biologist researching microorganisms living in pond water, students will use numbers expressed in the form of a single digit times …
Continue ReadingExploring Positive and Negative Integer Exponents: Grade 8 Math Lesson
Students will use positive and negative integer exponents to generate equivalent numerical expressions for very large and very small numbers.
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