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Language Arts Games for Parts of Speech

Kellie Hayden
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Make a game of identifying the eight parts of speech: Stick-it the Quickest. Assign students to work together in teams to find nouns, verbs, …

Letter Grades vs. Rubrics: The Pros & Cons of Each Grading System from a Teacher's Perspective

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Student assessment tools & principles

My generation grew up receiving letter grades and we all turned out okay. Today, my children receive their grades through a rubric until they are in …

Living by Chemistry Curriculum Review by a Teacher

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Categories : Tips for effectively teaching high school students

Are you looking for a new chemistry curriculum? Do you want to teach in an innovative, inquiry-driven way? Look no further! Key Curriculum Press …

Prepare Students to Write Using Photo Prompts

Julia Bodeeb
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Help students become accustomed to writing from photo prompts as they move into the world of standardized testing. They will enjoy viewing art and can …

Sentence Sort Game -- Eight Parts of Speech: Team Activity

Kellie Hayden
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Students will learn their eight parts of speech by working in a team of two. Each team will create five sentences and create a “key” of …

Tips on How to Build Teacher Collaboration

Doritsas
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Planning lessons together is a great way for a new teacher to overcome feelings of isolation. But how? Tips for effective teacher collaboration is a …

Tips on Studying a Second Language: Master It Faster With Effective Study Habits

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

What can you do to master a second language more quickly and efficiently? No matter what language you are studying, there are learning tips that …

Using LEGO Mindstorms NXT in the Classroom

Sean Fears
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

Robotics education can be used to teach a number of scientific and engineering concepts to youth, but this requires a versatile yet accessible …

Using the Lego Mindstorms NXT Kit in the Classroom: Great for Middle School

Sean Fears
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

In the first session with your students, introduce the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robotics kit. We’ll cover the basic components and have your students …

What to Expect At Your Child's IEP (Individualized Education Program) Meeting

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Categories : Parenting a special education student

When the time comes for you to attend your child’s first IEP (Individualized Education Program), there is a definite process that happens. There …