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Lesson Plans for Holes by Louis Sachar

Margo Dill
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Your students will love Holes by Louis Sachar. It’s an entertaining book where you and your students will root for the underdog, Stanley …

Math and Art: The Golden Triangle and More!

Linda M. Rhinehart Neas
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school math

The use of math and art for Leonardo Da Vinci was the cornerstone of one of his most recognized paintings. In these lesson plans, students learn …

Spanish Vocabulary Practice for Secondary Grades: Terms for New Year's Celebrations

Curt Smothers
Categories : Spanish lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

Teaching specialized vocabulary in Spanish is a good way to add variety to the lesson plan. This article provides a specialized Spanish vocabulary …

Tell-Tale Heart Lesson Plans: Teach the Suspense, Literary Devices and Summary

Trent Lorcher
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Edgar Allan Poe’s, The Tell-Tale Heart has been a favorite of teachers and students for years. Make it even more enjoyable with these ideas.

Two Class Projects on the "Masque of the Red Death": Create Masks & Explore the Symbolism of the Seven Rooms

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

These two High School Projects double as visual aide ideas for teaching “The Masque of the Red Death.” Have your students create and …

A First Grade Penguin Unit with Across the Curriculum Study Ideas and Activities

Tracey Bleakley
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

With its black and white “tuxedo” and cute waddle, the penguin is one of those animals that young children find hard to resist. So during …

A Meiosis Activity for the Classroom

Keren Perles
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

Wondering how to review the concept of meiosis with your students? This meiosis activity will help them to review what they’ve learned about gamete …

All About Teaching Meiosis and Lesson Plans

Keren Perles
Categories : Lesson plans for high school science

If you’ve ever tried teaching meiosis, and lesson plans just don’t seem to catch your students’ attention, try this unique method. This lesson uses …

Alliteration Activities With Animalia & Other Ideas

Patricia Gable
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Clever creative writing will occur with this lesson. First read Animalia, a alphabet book that quickly demonstrates the use of alliteration. Follow-up …

Grade School Christmas Craft: Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Ornament

thatbluegirl
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Decorate your Christmas tree with this crafty homemade ornament made from popsicle sticks! It’s a Christmas tree; and each student can decorate …