Creative School Projects for Greek Mythology: Project for Middle School Students
Give students a choice of a project for a mythology project in cooperative groups. Allow creativity to flow as students learn more about Greek and …
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Sensors in Robots: Lesson Plan with LEGO Mindstorms NXT on the Importance of Sensors
A robot, LEGO or otherwise, needs to have knowledge of its surroundings in order to interact with them. Sensors allow robots to reach out and touch …
Continue ReadingResponding to a Thank You Letter: Lesson on Monologue Development Through Letter Writing
Part of character dynamics is the way in which one character hears or receives another. The following exercise involves students responding to a thank …
Continue ReadingThe Percussion Family: A Unit on the Instruments of the Classical Orchestra
Every 5th grade music student wants to play the drums. In this lesson, your students will be able to explore the percussion family in more depth. …
Continue ReadingNovel Study The Outsiders: Cooperative Group Activity for The Outsiders
Students can learn about history or newsworthy events of the 60s, popular music and dances, fads and technology, fashions, and popular food and …
Continue ReadingTeach Greek Mythology With This Fun Research Project for Middle School Students
This is a fun way to teach mythology to middle school students. There are many myths, but for this project, focus on the Greek ones for a research …
Continue ReadingThe Outsiders: Practice Discussion Questions for Students
Get students talking and connecting to the characters with these thought provoking questions. Bring them closer to understanding the world portrayed …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan: Writing and Organization via Tinker Toys
Use tinker toys to teach essay writing with this creative lesson plan. These ideas will help to get your student’s creative juices flowing and …
Continue ReadingTeaching Short Stories with Poetry: Short Story Lesson Plans for Really Creative Teachers or Teachers Who Want to be Creative
Teaching short stories with poetry engages students and saves you from reading the same shallow essay 223 times.
Continue ReadingNew Approaches to Literature: Teaching Poetry as a Response to Literature
What do you get when you combine teaching poetry and teaching literature? One giant mess, unless you use this lesson plan.
Continue ReadingTeaching Prewriting Strategies To Help Your Students
This article suggests prewriting strategies that help students develop their ideas. Prewriting is exploring and organizing ideas before writing. …
Continue ReadingDivisions of the Geologic Time Scale: A Lesson Plan
Geologic time is divided into four large units called eras. Using a timeline and circle graph, you can help your students see their place in the …
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