Introductory Lesson Plan for a "Twelfth Night" Teaching Unit
This is the beginning of a “Twelfth Night” teaching unit designed to introduce your students to ideas in the text so that they can connect …
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Teaching Pointillism to High School Art Students
This pointillism art lesson plan is designed to help teachers instruct students on the methods and history of pointillism and provide students with an …
Continue ReadingWhat Are Some Ideas on Service Learning?
What kinds of service learning activities can be implemented in the school and in the community? There are a variety of activities depending on the …
Continue ReadingThe Benefist of Service Projects for High School Students & a Sample Project Idea
High school teachers are striving to prepare their students for the world ahead. Part of this is making sure students understand the importance of …
Continue Reading"A Modest Proposal" Lesson Plan for High School English
Are you teaching a unit on irony? Whether or not you are using Gulliver’s Travels with your class, you can use this “A Modest …
Continue ReadingScientific Method Activities for High Schoolers
The scientific method forms the foundation of scientific studies. Use these scientific method activities to help students understand how to apply it.
Continue ReadingHow to Implement Journal Writing Effectively in High School
Journal writing is a proven classroom technique that engages students and helps them to improve their writing. This article shows you how to implement …
Continue ReadingTeaching About "Parrot in the Oven:" For 9th Grade Language Arts Classes
Parrot in the Oven is a book that will appeal to young adults - particularly those with a Mexican background. This article explores the language and …
Continue ReadingLandscape Drawing Terminology for High School Students
Before you get started with the drawing, teach your students important terminology to help them gain an understanding of the elements of perspective, …
Continue ReadingPresidents' Day Teaching Ideas for Older Students
Does President Obama walk around the Oval Office the third Monday in February with an attitude? What about former presidents Bush, Clinton and Carter? …
Continue Reading"The Tempest" Overview of Themes & 5 Classroom Activities for High School
This is a list of teaching activities and ideas to go with a unit on Shakespeare’s play, “The Tempest.”
Continue ReadingAbstract Art Lesson Plans on Mondrian and Pollock
These abstract art lesson plans serve to inspire students to appreciate and enjoy abstract art. This lesson emphasizes the lack of subject matter in …
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