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Mad Libs Activities: Parts of Speech Lesson Plans

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Preschool Architecture Activity: Build a Craft Stick House Lesson Plan

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By: Feature Writer Erica Loop

Amelia Earhart Lesson Plan Ideas: Teaching About Amelia Earhart in the Secondary Social Studies Class

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By: Miranda Zinnel

Teaching History in Thematic Modules: Relating the Past with Current Issues in Social Justice

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Descriptive Writing Fun for Students: Young Writers Learn to Polish Descriptions by Following Instructions

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Online Safety Curricula Provided by i-SAFE, Inc. Lessons on Internet Safety for Children Available by Subscription

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Teaching Literary Concepts Using Popular Films: A Literature Class Lesson Plan

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Aerospace Materials for Teens: Free Science Education Programs for Middle and High School Students

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

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

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Spelling Lesson Plan Ideas: Improve Skills With Fun Spelling Activities

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By: Dianna Griffis

What is an Aerospace Education Membership? Accessing Aerospace Materials and Science Curriculum for Kids

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By: Jamie Hobbs

Games to Teach Grammar to Junior High Students: A Kinesthetic Approach to Teaching Language Arts and English

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By: Neshali Weera

Social Studies Cultural Unit Lesson Plan: Teach Students About Different Cultures Through Food

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

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By: Karri Weathers

The Best International Holiday Unit: A Fun Way to Teach Kids About Holidays Around the World

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By: Kelley Huston

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

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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

Substitute Teacher Ideas for Creative Lessons: Successful Substitute Lessons for Elementary, Middle and High School

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By: Lucille Lever

Advertising Activities for Kids: Media Literacy Lesson Plans

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By: Debbie DeSpirt

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

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Classroom Suggestions for Veteran's Day: Information and Activities for Explaining Veteran’s (Armistice) Day

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By: Joe Nowak

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

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By: Beth Ellen

Lesson Extensions for the Paper Lantern Activity: Appreciating New Year Celebrations in Montessori Preschools

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Montessori Colour Box 3 Extensions: Practical Life Activities With Colour Grading for Preschoolers

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Preparing the Young Child for Colour Grading: Moving From Montessori Colour Box 2 to Colour Box 3

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Funnel Activities for the Montessori Preschooler: Learning and Applying Funnel Skills in the Early Years

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

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

Teaching the Industrial Revolution Through Film: Using Modern Times, Moulin Rouge and Oliver Twist in the classroom

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By: Neshali Weera

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

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

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

Creative Writing Activities for Kids: Teaching Activities to Improve Writing Skills in Children

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By: Shelley Frost

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

Author Studies in an Elementary Classroom: Making the Reading-Writing Connection Authentic for K-8 Students

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By: Barbara Abromitis

Extensions of Montessori Size Activities: Further Work in the Sensorial Area

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By: Andrea Coventry

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

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By: Miranda Zinnel

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

Elementary Weather Lesson Plan: Teach Primary Students About Weather Fronts, Air Pressure, Humidity

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By: Feature Writer Karen Plumley

Refining the Senses in Paper Folding Activities: Extension Exercises for the Montessori Preschool Sensorial Apparatus

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Teaching Students to Write Metaphor Poems: How to Teach Poetry Writing to Students

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By: Jean Kamuf

A Lesson Plan for the Personal Essay: Teaching High School Narratives

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By: Beth Ellen

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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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Teaching Students to Write Simile Poems: How to Teach Poetry Writing to Students

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By: Jean Kamuf

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

Using Flags to Build Classroom Communities: A Back to School Social Studies Lesson

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By: Jason O'Hare

Teaching About Thermal Energy and Thermodynamics: Teaching Students the Laws of Thermodynamics by Making Ice Cream!

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By: Sara Wittenberg

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

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Developing Group Lesson Plans for K-8 Classrooms: How to Create Group Activities That Foster Cooperation and Learning

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By: Barbara Abromitis

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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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

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

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By: Jocelyn Scotty

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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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

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

Teaching Students to Write a Memoir: How to Teach Personal Writing to Students

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By: Jean Kamuf

September Letter S Mixed Media Collage: A Preschool Early Literacy Alphabet and Season Themed Art Lesson

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By: Feature Writer Erica Loop

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

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Edible Cell Lab: A Fun Lab for Learning About Cells for Students of All Ages

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By: Sara Wittenberg

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

Preschool Treasure Box: An Early Childhood Art Activity Lesson Plan

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By: Feature Writer Erica Loop

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

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By: Feature Writer David R. Wetzel

Teaching Students to Write Persuasively: How to Teach Persuasive Letter Writing

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By: Jean Kamuf

Math and Science Lessons from NASA's Website: A Review of Teacher Resources From the Leader in Space Exploration

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By: Jason O'Hare

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

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

Exciting Book Report Ideas: Inventive Ways to Make Reporting on Books Fun

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By: Kelley Huston

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

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

Build a Time Machine Art Activity: Lesson Plan for Art, History, and Cultural Studies

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By: Feature Writer Erica Loop

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

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By: Carolyn Marie Choo

Pouring Into Two or More Equal Containers: Extending Pouring Skills in the Montessori Early Years Classroom

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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

Food Preparation Activities for the Pincer Grasp: Harness The Child's Love of Eating to Prepare Him for Writing

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By: Andrea Coventry

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

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