Teaching High School with Project Based Learning: A Lesson Outline
Project based learning shifts the focus from the teacher to the students. In this approach, the students are tasked to come up with concrete products …
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"Love That Dog": Middle School Lesson - Creating an Interest in Poetry
Before read you “Love That Dog” with your students, browse through this lesson. You’ll find ideas and activities to get your students …
Continue ReadingFour Classroom Discussion Topics for "Holes": Irony, Flashback, Characterization & Symbols
Has your class finished reading the novel “Holes”? Then it is time to discuss and review. These four ideas will guide you through …
Continue ReadingVocabulary Exercises with the Captain Underpants Books
Vocabulary exercises should be fun and what better way to get fun from learning than with a book of ridiculously, insane adventure! Captain Underpants …
Continue ReadingUnit Introductory Lesson Plan for Mystery Stories and Mystery Novels
This mystery unit lesson plan will introduce your students to the mystery story genre. This is an exciting unit that encourages reluctant readers and …
Continue ReadingEasy Craft Idea for Bead Ornaments with Pipe Cleaners: Easy for Kids to Make Too!
Using pipe cleaners and beads, little ones can create participate in a holiday craft and create an ornament.
Continue ReadingSimple Stone Soup Activities for English Language Learners
In this unit plan, the class will read the classic tale Stone Soup and take part in a variety of fun, hands-on lessons to build comprehension and …
Continue ReadingFive Easy Tips on Avoiding Teacher Burnout: Safeguard Your Career & Your Personal Live!
No matter how much you love teaching, avoiding teacher burnout should be a goal you take seriously. Burnout is a common problem, not just in the …
Continue ReadingA Multiple Meaning Words Poem: Lesson Plan to Teach Homographs
Are your students having problems with learning multiple meaning words (homographs)? If so, trying using this poem to help them grasp how two words …
Continue ReadingFun Science Experiment that looks at protease enzymes: How Do Enzymes Work?
A science experiment that demonstrates how enzymes contained in pineapple and liquid detergent work in turning a semi-solid gelatin product into its …
Continue ReadingElementary Travel Lesson Plans
Making elementary travel lesson plans can be lots of fun if you choose to focus on more than one topic at a time. Use the information here to make …
Continue ReadingThree Autumn Math Activities Your Students Will Love
The leaves are red, orange and yellow, and your students seem far more interested in them than in your math class. Why not connect the season to what …
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