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Civil War Short Story Lesson

Kellie Hayden
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

The focus of this lesson is writing a short story that has historical relevance to the American Civil War. It can be an integrated lesson for the …

How to Make a Family Tree Project for Primary Students

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school social studies

Students have been learning about trees and seasons in this unit. To teach across the curriculum, a planned social studies lesson about family trees …

How to Organize and Create a Photo Memory Book for Kindergarten Classes

Willa
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Create a memory book for each child, beginning the very first week of school. Parents will not only appreciate your interest and dedication, but will …

Learning Spanish: Pronounce Spanish “r”, and get it right every time

tracedreyer
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

Here is a great trick to get you to pronounce that pesky Spanish “r”, with some practice included, so that in less than it takes to read this article …

Let Poetry Enhance Your ESL Curriculum

Rebecca Scudder
Categories : Esl lesson plans for all grade levels

Poetry is universal among all societies, giving insights into individuals’ lives, cultures, beliefs, and practices. It can be successfully …

Make Abe Lincoln's Cabin with 1/2 Pint Milk Cartons: Elementary Student Craft

Alicia
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Abraham Lincoln lived in a log cabin as did many of the earlier presidents. This is a great craft for students to learn more about Abraham Lincoln and …

Making Applesauce: A Kindergarten Science Activity

ARobin
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

While studying apples or an as activity following a reading about Johnny Appleseed, this applesauce recipe is a great science experience that the …

President's Day Craft: Create George Washington's Wig

Alicia
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Looking for a fun President’s Day craft? This is a great one. The students make their own George Washington’s wig and act out a few lines …

Reuse Lesson Plan: Simple Invention Ideas for Kids in the Classroom

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

As part of a celebration of earth day or as the celebration of an inventor unit, given materials that others may consider to be trash, students will …

Teaching Research Skills Through a Paralympics Research Project

Anne Vize
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school social studies

This research project helps students learn more about the Paralympics, and the athletes and skills they demonstrate during an intense two weeks of …