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Is There any Fossil Evidence for Evolution?

Emma Lloyd
Categories : Science facts & homework help

Evolution is still a subject under contention due to the religious controversy surrounding the subject. One argument is that there is a lack of fossil …

Learning Better Spanish by Using Idiomatic Expressions

tracedreyer
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

You really begin to learn Spanish when you start to learn idiomatic expressions. This will accelerate your understanding of the way people talk, and …

Should You Use a Student's First Language for Learning? The Pros and Cons

tracedreyer
Categories : Teaching tips for foreign language instructors

As a teacher of a second language, it is tempting to use the learner’s first language for learning once in a while. If you speak it, and it …

Teaching Young Students Online Safety & Privacy

Alicia
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Almost all schools now teach students how to use computers and the Internet. It is essential that these students receive at least one class in online …

An Explanation of the Indefinite and Definite Articles of English and Spanish

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

Such small, but powerful words! People seldom give them much thought. This lesson is an overview of articles for beginners. It examines the main …

Context Clues Lesson Plan - A Fun Way to Engage With Students

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Students practice vocabulary skills, learn new words, preview reading selections, and destroy the competition with this exciting vocabulary lesson …

Crafts for Halloween and Christmas: Make Paper Plate Wreaths in Your Elementary Classroom

Alicia
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

This creative activity is fun and inexpensive - a perfect combination. Students will learn how to make a Christmas wreath and a Halloween wreath. They …

Elephant Face Paper Plate Craft: Easy Craft for Young Children

Alicia
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Make elephant faces in class with cheap and easy-to-obtain materials! Have a stack of paper plates? You can do this craft!

Focus Groups Discuss Issues in this Cooperative Learning Activity for Elementary Grade Students

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school social studies

Ditch the boring current events assignments and try this cooperative learning activity instead. You’ll be glad you did.

Hatshepsut Lesson Plan: What Were Women's Legal Rights in Ancient Civilizations?

Noreen Gunnell
Categories : High school history lesson plans, grades 9 12

What was it like to be a woman in ancient times? Was Cleopatra the first female pharaoh? Use this activity to help your students learn the answers to …