Math and Art: The Golden Triangle and More!
The use of math and art for Leonardo Da Vinci was the cornerstone of one of his most recognized paintings. In these lesson plans, students learn …
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Tell-Tale Heart Lesson Plans: Teach the Suspense, Literary Devices and Summary
Edgar Allan Poe’s, The Tell-Tale Heart has been a favorite of teachers and students for years. Make it even more enjoyable with these ideas.
Continue ReadingA Meiosis Activity for the Classroom
Wondering how to review the concept of meiosis with your students? This meiosis activity will help them to review what they’ve learned about gamete …
Continue ReadingAlliteration Activities With Animalia & Other Ideas
Clever creative writing will occur with this lesson. First read Animalia, a alphabet book that quickly demonstrates the use of alliteration. Follow-up …
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Masque of the Red Death" with Masque of the Red Death Activities
Tired of your “Masque of the Red Death” teaching activities dying a gruesome death? This teacher’s guide will help.
Continue ReadingPeer Pressure Activities to Use in the Classroom
Peer pressure is something that every student faces. Use these coping activities to teach your students to react in a positive way. These activities …
Continue ReadingTeaching the Different Types of Protozoa
Introduce the students to the world of protozoans by performing this science experiment in class. This grade 6-8 experiment lesson plan gives students …
Continue ReadingTeaching Reading to Middle School Students: Improving Reading Comprehension
Are you dealing with a struggling reader in Middle School? Find out how to assess where the student is at and find the best approaches to help your …
Continue ReadingTypes of Irony Found in Literature: A Review for Teachers
Review the types of irony found in literature in order to be prepared to teach irony in your English lesson plans. Works with middle school or high …
Continue ReadingCreating Seasonal Poems: English Lesson Plan on Poetry Literary Devices
Everyone has a poem inside that with a little encouragement and inspiration can create a life-long love for writing poetry. This Lesson Plan will give …
Continue ReadingDoes Air Have Mass? Experiment Lesson Plan
Does air have mass? This simple earth science activity using balloons and a meter stick will help students understand the mass of air and that it …
Continue ReadingDrawing Conclusions Activities
Teaching students to draw conclusions is essential in helping them understand how to read critically. These drawing conclusions activities will work …
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