America at War WebQuest
Understand the conflicts of history with this America at war WebQuest. Explore the locations, reasons, and results of the wars America has joined.
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"Granny Torrelli Makes Soup": Middle School Discussion Questions & Teaching Ideas
Granny Torrelli Makes Soup is a tale of a wise grandmother who helps her granddaughter understand the changes in the relationship with her best …
Continue ReadingCreating a One Semester English Syllabus Teaching the Six Traits of Writing for 7th Grade
This article will help you organize a one-semester plan for going through the six traits of writing with a seventh-grade class.
Continue ReadingExperiments Related to the Chemistry of Photosynthesis for Middle Schoolers
Students are introduced to the chemical process of photosynthesis with two easy experiments. They will observe how the introduction of chemicals into …
Continue ReadingThemes in "The Outsiders" for Students in Middle School English Class
This is a brief overview of the major themes in S.E. Hinton’s novel “The Outsiders.” Use these ideas as springboards for discussion …
Continue ReadingThemes of Robinson Crusoe for Middle School English Students
Let your students discover the themes of Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe through these cooperative learning ideas.
Continue ReadingHow the Alphabet Came About: The History of the Phoenician Alphabet
Ever wondered how the alphabet came about? The English alphabet was actually based on the Pheonecian alphabet which was formed sometime around 2000 …
Continue ReadingLooking Inside the Pyramids in Egypt: Information for Students
Imagining gold and jewels goes along with thoughts about the treasures that could be found inside the pyramids in Egypt. Most of them, however, are …
Continue ReadingTeaching Mosaic Making to Kids: A Substitute Art Lesson Plan
Need a supply of substitute art lesson plans? Here is one that you can integrate with various themes and disciplines, applicable from primary level …
Continue Reading"The Schwa Was Here": 6 Activities for Middle School Students
These are activities and ideas for students working on Neal Shusterman’s novel, suitable for use with middle school readers. If you are teaching …
Continue ReadingSubstitute Lesson Plans: Art Class Quick Fixes
If you’re an art teacher or a substitute teacher, be prepared for the unexpected with these substitute lesson plans. Art class activities should be …
Continue ReadingThe Hobbit Lesson Plan on Characters and Voice
Understanding characters is an important comprehension tool for any age. Also, studying an author’s or character’s voice is also important …
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