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Arguments for an Environmental Curriculum Across All Grade Levels

JenniferB
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Environmental education in most curricula is non-existent. How will children understand the world they live in without education in natural history …

Creating a Classroom Garden: Teaching Students About Plant Growth

bcronin
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

This four part lesson involves creating a classroom garden and can be continued throughout the school year. Students will compare indoor and outdoor …

Explaining Copyright Law and How It Applies to Teachers: What You Need to Know About Fair Use, Making Copies & More

Casey
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Most people have an intuitive sense of what copyright is, but do they really understand it? It is especially important for teachers to know the basics …

Lesson Plan on Saving Money vs. Going into Debt

Anne Vize
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school math

Saving money means we can plan for the future and set goals about what we would like to buy in the longer term. Teach young people the value of saving …

Starting the New School Year-A Comparison of Scibe Schools to Modern Day Schools

Noreen Gunnell
Categories : Middle school teaching strategies

Starting the school year is always tough-both for the students and teacher. The ease of summer is gone and months of homework, lectures and …

Teach Your Students About Budgeting and Money Skills

Anne Vize
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school math

Forecloseure rates are climbing. Family budgets are getting tight. The average teen has never seen a recession. Do our students have the skills to …

Choosing a Homeschool Name: A Social Activity for Homeschooled Children

Alicia
Categories : Homeschooling methodologies

Naming your homeschool is both fun and beneficial, especially when your kids are a part of the decision. Hold a family meeting and decide a name for …

Effective Teaching Strategies: Modeling, Reciprocal Teaching, Exploring Expository Texts

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

You work hard, but sometimes your students just don’t get it. You can either give up and accept it or you can use more effective teaching …

Grades 9-12 Homeschool Curriculum Guidelines: A Year-by-Year Breakdown With Possible Substitutions

Alicia
Categories : Homeschool teaching techniques & tips

It is important for homeschooling parents to understand the curriculum guidelines put in place for high school students. Some classes are required to …

Making Christmas Ornaments With a Phonics Rubric for Kindergarten Students

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Decorate a classroom Christmas tree with ornaments handcrafted by the students. Given an alphabet letter, the students create a handcrafted ornament …