Characteristics of Life Lesson Plan
This Biology lesson plan was created as a tool for Biology teachers to use as a way to begin the Characteristics of Life segment in biology. Add this …
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Radial Balance: Middle School Art Lesson on Radial Design
Student’s heads will be spinning as they gain an understanding about radial balance through tasks involving the use of symmetry, repetition, and …
Continue ReadingMath Probability Lesson Plan: Teaching Probability
The theory of probability is used widely in scientific research and statistics. However, a totally theoretical approach to teaching the subject could …
Continue ReadingPhysical Science Lesson Plans: Wave Motion Lesson
A physical science lesson plan about wave motion using interesting activities and references, covering the properties and propagation of longitudinal …
Continue ReadingWriting in Math Class? Math Writing Prompts and Assignments
Math and writing always seem to be opposites: you don’t write in math class, and you don’t solve math problems in English class. Think again. More and …
Continue ReadingAdvertisement Analysis Lesson for Middle School
Students will view magazine ads and discuss advertising techniques. Then, students will work in small cooperative groups, find five ads, analyze them …
Continue ReadingA Bookstore Field Trip to Teach Contemporary Fiction
A field trip to a bookstore can give students a taste of how reading can be enjoyable outside of the classroom. This trip will expose students to the …
Continue ReadingIndustrial Revolution Lesson Plan Using The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
The Industrial Revolution is often studied in elementary school classes with topics such as the assembly line, air pollution, supply and demand, …
Continue ReadingMaking Pop Art Prints: A Relief Printmaking Lesson Plan for Middle School
Students will discover the idea behind Pop art through a relief printmaking process “commercializing” everyday objects.
Continue ReadingWhat's a Best Seller List? Lesson Plan on Contemporary Fiction
Book best seller’s lists are a integral part documenting contemporary fiction sales. Teaching your students how to read and understand the many …
Continue ReadingForms of Energy Lesson Plan
We are aware of various forms of energy in the world. To introduce your students to them, you can use this lesson plan. It provides a brief overview …
Continue ReadingLaw of Conservation of Energy Lesson Plans
In this lesson plan, use the things students know in life to help them understand what conserving energy really means.
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