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British Romanticism: Characteristics of Romantic Poets

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

British Romanticism does not refer to Mick Jagger making out with a bimbo. It refers to a literary movement in England that took place roughly …

Consumer Reviews Aha! Math: A Fun Way to Perfect Math Skills

Finn Orfano
Categories : Secular & non secular homeschool curriculum reviews

Aha! Math is math supplement software. Available to schools and home users, it is not designed to teach math but to offer reinforcement and …

Creating Stained Glass Vases For Mother's Day: A Great Art Lesson Plan

Pamela Martin
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Whether for Mother’s Day, a birthday or “just because,” faux stained glass vases combine an engaging craft project with a beautiful hand-made gift. …

Literal Translation of Carpe Diem and Habeas Corpus

John Garger
Categories : Tips for learning & translating latin

Carpe Diem and Habeas Corpus are two of the most common Latin phrases in English. Learn the literal translations and meanings of the Latin phrases …

Modernism in Literature - What are Characteristics of Modernism in Writing?

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

Don’t confuse the Modernists movement with the standard dictionary definition of modern. Modernism in Literature is not a chronological …

Pea Plant Experiment in the Classroom: A Science Lesson about Pea Plant Growth Rate

Finn Orfano
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

This pea plant experiment complements Our Worms Ate Our Garbage, the first article in this series. In this lesson plan, students will use worm …

Review of Digital Frog Software Offers Virtual Dissection to Queasy Students and Teachers

Finn Orfano
Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

Frog dissection is not a pleasant activity for some individuals. In addition, budget cuts are forcing school districts to make hard choices. In this …

Tagalog Grammar: A Basic Understanding You Can Easily Learn

Larry M. Lynch
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

If you know some Spanish or are fluent in Spanish, you can learn Tagalog, the national language of the Philippines. In this second article of the …

Teaching Mythology in High School: Ideas for Myths and Legends

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

Teaching mythology is an enjoyable part of the language arts curriculum. Sharing these reading strategies for myths and legends will make teaching …

Teaching Scriptwriting using Real Life Experiences

Elizabeth Engel
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

This engaging lesson plan will have your students collaborating to create their best scripts ever! Don’t be surprised if they want to film them …