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How Enrichment Activities Encourage Motivation in Gifted and Exceptional Children

Finn Orfano
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching the gifted student

Students who are classified as gifted and exceptional are extremely intelligent and understand many concepts beyond their years. When they enter …

Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Lesson Plan

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

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict has been going on for decades and is a daunting topic to understand and teach. The social studies lesson plan in this …

Learning German: Vocabulary for Grocery Shopping, Cooking and Cooking Implements

Ronda Bowen
Categories : German language study guides & tips

Learn the German words and have fun whilst visiting a ‘Wochenmarkt’ or supermarket and cooking a meal.

Mozart Lesson Plan: Classical Music

Jacqueline Chinappi
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Mozart is known for his classical music and would have been celebrating his birthday this month, if he were still alive today! This lesson will …

Writing Tips: Correct Word Usage

Trent Lorcher
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Correct word usage begins by understanding the rules of usage that governs good writing. Learn it and teach it with these writing tips.

A Review of Livemocha: Social Learning, a New Language Online

allychevalier
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

Livemocha’s “social learning” approach to foreign languages has garnered a lot of buzz, but is it warranted? A look at what …

Five Tips to Help Students With ADD/ADHD Meet Goals and Deadlines

Cheryl Gabbert
Categories : Study & learning tips for parents & students

Finishing assignments and meeting deadlines can be a real challenge if you have ADD/ADHD, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. With a …

Hatchet by Gary Paulsen Lesson Plans: How to Teach Theme and Author's Purpose

Margo Dill
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

After your students have read Hatchet by Gary Paulsen, use this lesson plan to teach two important reading skills - theme and purpose.

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice Debate For High School Classroom

Beth Taylor
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Whether or not the Merchant of Venice is anti-Semitic is an interesting question asked by many in both religious and secular communities. It is a …

Students With Autism Are Having Success with "Math U See" Curriculum

Cheryl Gabbert
Categories : Teaching students with neurological disorders

Math can be a difficult subject for students suffering from autism spectrum disorders. “Math U See” can be an effective math curriculum …