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Aerospace Materials for Kids: Flight Education and Planetary Science Education for Young Children

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By: Jamie Hobbs

Youtube in the History Class or Lecture Hall: Educational Value in Projecting Short Segments to Enhance a Unit

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Phonemic Awareness and Phonics: Taking a Closure Look at Teaching Reading

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By: Karri Weathers

The Outsiders Test Review for Chapters One - Six: Prepare Students for Test on Hinton's The Outsiders Study Questions

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Measuring Course Competencies With Standards: Measure Competency by Tying Course Standards to Course Objectives

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By: Janie Sullivan

Writing Activities for the Non-writer: Ideas and Strategies for Getting Students to Write

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By: Marie Liberty

Newspaper Writing Literature Lesson Plans: Teach Creative Writing Through Journalism Essay Writing Prompts

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By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Medicine Wheel Lesson Plans: Native American Activities for Elementary and Secondary Students

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By: Michelle Brunet

Teach Elementary Students to Follow Directions: Tips for Increasing Attention Span and Listening Skills

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By: Marie Liberty

Authentic Assessment in an Elementary Classroom: Informing Instruction and Evaluating Performance in Meaningful Ways

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Gettysburg Address in the Classroom: Using Lincoln’s Famous Speech as an Aid to Civil War History

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By: Joe Nowak

Using State Standards in Instructional Planning: How to Incorporate Measurable Benchmarks Into Daily Lesson Plans

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Teaching the Communication Process: A Lesson Plan Based on the Shannon-Weaver Model

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By: Beth Ellen

Reading Study Guide for Night by Elie Weisel: Prepare Students for Unit Test on Weisel's Holocaust Novel Night

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Veterans Day – Basic Facts & Information: The Importance of November 11 in U.S. History and Present

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

How to Make Veterans Day Come Alive for Children: Veteran Speaker Can Give Kids New Perspective on Military Life

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Teaching Students to Write Fiction: Writing Fables with Children

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By: Jean Kamuf

Teaching Kids How to Summarize: Write an Interview to Help Process and Remember Information

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By: Marie Liberty

Teach Literary Elements Analysis in Maniac Magee: Analyze Figurative Language in Spinelli's Novel Lesson Plan

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Chemistry Experiments With Household Products: Investigation of Chemical Materials to Determine Biodegradability

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Group Activities for Analyzing Of Mice and Men: Use Collaborative Groups to Introduce Themes in Steinbeck's Novella

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Veteran's Day Speech and Essay Topics: Ideas for Patriotic Essays and Speeches to Honor War Veterans

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By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

How to Identify Author's Purpose in a Passage: Teach Reading Strategies to Understand Author's Viewpoint

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Teaching Great Expectations to Reluctant Readers: Ideas to Spark Active Learning

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By: Loren Christie

The Truth About Christopher Columbus and America: A Columbus Day Lesson Plan

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By: Sara McGrath

Olympic Games Geography Lesson Plan Ideas: Bringing the 2010 Vancouver Olympics into the Classroom

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By: Miranda Zinnel

Teach How to Make Inferences on Reading Tests: Answer Multiple Choice Questions by Reading in Between the Lines

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How to Improve Reading Comprehension: Correctly Answer Specific Detail Questions in Multiple Choice Format

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Magic Tree House Leonardo daVinci Research Guide: A Look at the Nonfiction Companion to Osborne's da Vinci Book

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Halloween Lesson Plan on Bats: Teach Students About Flying Mammals, Bat Trivia and Stories

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By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Teaching Students to Go Green: Simple Lessons That Show Students How to Protect the Environment

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By: Joanna Szeto

Lantern Lessons for the Montessori Preschooler: Learning About the World Through Paper Folding and Lantern Festivals

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Choose Your Own History Adventure: Role Playing in the Social Studies Classroom

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By: Miranda Zinnel

Design and Technology in Physical Science: Engineering Process Used When Developing New Products Using Science

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Where to Find Peace Day Lesson Plans: Choose Planned Activities for the Classroom

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By: Anna Reitman

Mathematics Teaching Using Journals: Writing Strategies That Improve Problem Solving and Concept Learning

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Scientific Inquiry as a Process for Learning: Teaching Science Using an Inquiry Based Approach to Investigations

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Teaching Poetry Through Movement, Drama & Art: Poetry Lesson Plan on How to Teach Poems to Students of all Ages

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By: Lucille Lever

History Lessons Using Creative Activities & Arts: A Complete History Lesson Plan Including Art, Drama and Craft Ideas

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By: Lucille Lever

Teach Reading Strategies to High School Students: Identify Main Idea and Specific Detail Multiple Choice Questions

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6 Little Known Facts About the Earth: Earth Science Resources that Support Student Learning

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Early Reading Program Teaches Phonics: Research Based Program Uses Phonics-Based Instruction

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By: Feature Writer Jennifer Wagaman

7 Real Time Data Online Science Investigations: Project-Based Learning Designed to Develop Quantitative Skills

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Student Introductions for New School Year: Introduction Activities to Help Students Get to Know Themselves

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Meaningful School Fundraisers: Teach Children How to be Socially and Environmentally Responsible

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By: Jocelyn Scotty

Making Accommodations for ESOL and ESE Students: Accommodate ESL and Special Needs Students in Mainstream Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Music and Art in Writing Instruction: Use the Arts to Engage Student Writers

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By: Doris Keeler

Ocean Tides and Types Investigation: Online Data is Used to Identify the Three Tidal Types

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Vocabulary Building Techniques in Science: Teaching Strategies for Making Connections With Science Concepts

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Activities for the First Days of School: Lessons for the Start of Kindergarten and Grade One

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By: Jackie Parsons

Project Based Learning in Mathematics: Learning Activities in Math Designed to Extend Concept Awareness

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Chemistry Experiments Involving Density: A Science Experiment Investigating Sinking and Floating Liquids

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Problem Solving Learning Centers in Mathematics: A Problem Based Learning Approach to Teaching Math Skills

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

A New Spin on Friction: A Physical Science Experiment Designed to Inquire Into Resistance

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

The Basics of K-8 Differentiated Instruction: How to Vary Classroom Instruction to Meet the Needs of All Learners

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Games in Science Instruction: Three Language Strategies Targeting Science Concept Development

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By: Arlene Marturano

Literature Lesson Plan for Through the Tunnel: Use Prediction Strategies and Literary Elements to Analyze Stories

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Using Props in the ESL and Language Classroom: Textiles Add Color and Motion for Visual Effect in Lessons

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By: Lucille Lever

Current Events in the High School Classroom: Teaching Students the Value and Relevance of Everyday News

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Later Pouring Exercises for the Young Child: Developing Fine Motor Control in Montessori Preschools

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

A Simple Experiment to Explain Density: Heating or Cooling Substances Causes Changes in Volume but not Mass

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By: Adrienne Larocque

Sound Activities With Humpty Dumpty: Encourage Preschoolers to Sound Play Using Nursery Rhymes

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Humpty Dumpty Preschool Lesson Plans: Drama Extensions from Nursery Rhymes in the Early Years

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Teachers Organize Classroom for New School Year: Plan Better Classroom Organization to Improve Student Learning

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Teach With the Book What's So Bad About Gasoline: Teaching About Fossil Fuels While Offering Green Energy Choices

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Introduction Activities for High School Students: Help Students Introduce Themselves at Beginning of School Year

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Teachers Plan Ahead for New School Year: How to Prepare for Classes Before School Starts

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Humpty Dumpty Activities for the Preschooler: Extending a Nursery Rhyme Through Purposeful and Creative Movement

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Virtual Field Trips in School: See the World From the Classroom

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By: Doris Keeler

A Simple Way to Teach Cause and Effect: Restate Ideas Using Because Sentences

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By: Doris Keeler

Teach Afghan Dreams Young Voices of Afghanistan: Pictures of Afghani Children and Their Hopes for the Future

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By: Feature Writer Hildra Tague

Making Oxygen Through Transformation of Energy: An Investigation of the Photosynthesis Chemical Process Using Algae

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Prereading Strategies to Increase Comprehension: Use Previewing, Predicting, and Vocabulary Study to Improve Reading

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Tips for Common Errors in Subject Verb Agreement: Help Students Master Common Grammar Pitfalls in Essay Writing

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Classical Education Curriculum: A Review of Veritas Press - Classical Homeschooling Made Easy

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By: Rachel Schaus

Quick Tips for Four Common Writing Errors: Teach Students How to Quickly Improve Their Essays

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Multicultural Approaches to Teaching Math: How Teachers Can Promote Diversity in Their Mathmatics Classroom

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Developing Cultural Sensitivity in Science Class: Improve Lesson Plans to Meet the Needs of Diverse Students

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Investigating the Water Cycle through Modeling: Explaining Water Particle Movement through the Hydrological Cycle

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Teaching Study Skills: Tips and Suggestions for Helping a Student With Poor Study Habits

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By: Alison Diefenderfer

The Direct Aims of the Practical Life Curriculum: Laying the Foundation of the Montessori Curriculum

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By: Andrea Coventry

Bottled Water Versus the Environment Case Study: Questions and Concerns of Pure Water or Pure Hype in a Bottle

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Teaching Native American Culture: Lesson Plan Ideas Addressing Stereotypes of American Indians

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Teach History to Make it Relevant from the Start: Lesson Activities and Teaching Strategies for History Teachers

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By: James Parsons

Modeling the Composition of Earth's Atmosphere: The Layer of Gases Surrounding Planet Earth Retained by Gravity

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Investigating Earthquakes Using Real Time Data: A Project Based Learning Exploration using Web Based Resources

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

The Math and Science of Junk Mail Project: A Problem Based Learning Activity for Environmental Issues

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Summer Plans for Teachers to Prevent Burnout: Personal Development Opportunities to Prepare for Next School Year

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Student Centered Learning in High School: Develop Teaching Strategies that Focuses on Student Needs

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Use Summaries to Introduce Shakespeare's Plays: Provide an Introduction to Shakespearean Drama and Tragedy

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Cultural Education in Middle School: Teaching Global Citizenship in World History Class

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By: Shaun Martin

Frayer Model for Math Vocabulary: Definition of 3-D Geometric Solids

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

How to Analyze Characters in Julius Caesar: Study Indirect Characterization to Learn about Characters

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By: Feature Writer Thadra Petkus

Sequential Round Table Comprehension Strategy: Pre Reading and Post Reading Activity

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Question and Answer Relationships (QAR): Reading Comprehension Strategy for Students

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

Science Experiments with Rocks that Absorb Water: An Investigation into the Porosity and Permeability Levels of Rocks

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Projects Focusing on Historical Heroes: Creating an Assignment that Provides Students with Role Models

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Lesson Plans For March: Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Women's History Month Provide Help

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By: Feature Writer Michael Streich

Generating Electricity with Potato Batteries: Using Vegetables to Convert Chemical Energy into Electrical Energy

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Science Lesson on Eco-systems: Students Create and Observe Plant and Animal Community in a Jar

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By: Sheila Gaquin

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