Ideas for Fun Activities on Prime and Composite Numbers
Stuck with the usual written drills during your Math class? There are exciting ways to cement your lesson with these prime and composite number …
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The Sugar Act of 1764: Lesson on American History
Ignite your class with U.S. history lessons on the Sugar Act of 1764. The drama involved in this law will help your students understand the role this …
Continue ReadingGreat State Symbols Projects Ideas for Social Studies Classes
Need ideas for state projects? Here are three to keep you going. One is the most obvious–using posters. However, the other two ideas get a lot …
Continue ReadingLandforms in Mexico and Central America for Middle Schoolers
The physical features of Mexico and Central America offer diversity and beauty, from mountains and volcanoes, to forests, rivers and valleys. It pays …
Continue ReadingSupplemental Material for Among the Hidden
Do you need additional teaching ideas or a summary of this novel? If you need suggestions to help students to discuss the characters and activities …
Continue ReadingThree Fun Ideas for Teaching Surface Area in Geometry Class
Looking for ideas for teaching surface area? Read on for some fun, hands-on activities that you can use in your geometry classroom.
Continue ReadingInteractive Activity: Make Your Own Recipe
This interactive activity “Make Your Own Recipe” article is meant for junior high or middle school children. I’ve used a simple and …
Continue ReadingTeaching 'The Pearl' by John Steinbeck: Ideas & Activities
These teaching ideas will help your students better comprehend and analyze “The Pearl” by John Steinbeck.
Continue ReadingTips for Teaching Middle Schoolers Group Social Skills
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Social skills are some of the most important building blocks …
Continue ReadingUse Rocket, Fire, and Makeup Projects to Teach Middle School Chemistry
Find a theme that excites students and create lessons around that theme to encourage participation. These engaging interactive activities for teaching …
Continue ReadingThe Pearl by John Steinbeck: Post Reading Activities
You’ve finished the novel. Your students enjoyed it. You enjoyed it. Now what? These Pearl by John Steinbeck post reading activities are just …
Continue ReadingAssigning a Student Project on Native American Indian Pictorial Language
The Native American Indian pictorial language literally refers to communications made using pictures. Native American pictographs have been found …
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