Why and How to Teach Cyber Safety and Ethics in Schools
What do driving lessons have to do with teaching kids to stay safe online? Compare the similarities of teaching students to operate a vehicle and …
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Captive Killer Whales: Should Marine Mammals be Trained to Perform?
Are whales amazing just because of their awesome size? A blue whale’s heart weighs about 1300 pounds (590 kg) with a main blood vessel so big that a …
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It's Not What You Say, It's How You Say It: Your Voice Can Change Your Own Mood
The tone of your voice is an invitation to others to enter into a particular state with you, which happens on a level beneath consciousness. Your own …
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All about Cicadas: What They Are, What They're Not and What Was Grown on Them
Cicadas get a bad rap. Every 13 to 17-years they are blamed for something horrendous and most people don’t know any better. Cicadas are harmless and …
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Teaching First Graders Math Word Problems with "The Little Island"
Word problems make math more relevant to students. This lesson uses a book to provide a setting for practicing math word problems.
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Teaching Kindergarten Students about Wood: STEM Lesson Plan Ideas
In this lesson, students use their five senses to observe the properties of wood using the basics of STEM curriculum. Opportunities will be provided …
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Ways That Parents and Teachers Can Help Kids Overcome Test Anxiety
Test anxiety is a big problem for kids. Some kids handle it better than others do, but it does create at least minimal stress for even the most …
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What Parents Need to Know about Standardized Test Scores
For kids, the anxiety is just during the test, but parents worry about a number of things, not the least of which is the result of test scores. Learn …
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Irregular Verbs Lesson Plan Ideas for Grade 3
Just when the students think they know all about verbs, it is time to “tense” things up again! They have learned that for regular verbs an “ed” is …
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The Importance of Rough and Tumble Play for Young Children
Physical activity is as important in early learning as books, friends and toys. But what if it gets a little “rough”? What does that mean and is it ok …
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