What Is the Largest Desert in the World? The Sahara or Antarctica?
When asked what is the largest desert in the world, does the Sahara come to your mind first? If it does, you are partially right. Here we explain why …
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Colonial America Lessons For Your Middle School Students
Students can learn all about colonial America by making a poster and map with a small cooperative group in these colonial America lesson plans.
Continue ReadingLesson Plans: Women in the Civil War
While working in small groups, students will learn what females did to help the American Civil War efforts by participating in literature circles and …
Continue ReadingResearch Paper and Collage for an American Colonies Lesson Plan
This American colonies lesson plan includes tips on teaching students how to write an individual research paper on a chosen colony and a collage …
Continue ReadingThree Revolutionary War Teaching Ideas for Middle School Students
Supplement your textbook and lecture notes with these teaching activities. Students will have the chance to create hands-on products and practice map …
Continue ReadingWildlife Art Lessons About Nature and Animals
There are many ways in which the art teacher can easily incorporate wildlife into their lesson plans. One of the easiest ways is to use nature. The …
Continue ReadingFree Lesson Plans for A Soldier's Heart: Write a Character Sketch
Paulsen’s novel, A Soldier’s Heart, is set during the Civil War. Students can show the main character’s development in a character …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan on Creating a Career Brochure
A creative way students can showcase information about a selected profession is to make a career brochure. This lesson will give teachers various …
Continue ReadingTips for Motivating Middle School Writers with Creative Ideas & Games
Motivate your students to write with a variety of games, creative writing activities, and fun assignments. Check out these ideas for your middle …
Continue ReadingRoy Lichtenstein Art Lesson Plans
Art instructors will enjoy using these Roy Lichtenstein art lesson plans to help their students understand the life and work of this 20th Century pop …
Continue ReadingTwo Creative Middle School PE Activities: Dance & an Obstacle Course
Thinking a bit outside of the box when getting middle school students to participate in PE. These two activities will hold the students interest and …
Continue ReadingLesson on South America for Middle School Students: Create Video Presentations
Teach your students a lesson on South America using activities and strategies that will optimize learning. Let them discover more about the …
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