National Endowment for the Humanities
Victory and the New Order in Europe
A New Order in Europe calls for a new lesson plan! This third plan in a series of four sequential lessons encourages high schoolers to read primary sources about the development of the New Order and follow up their knowledge with a...
Facing History and Ourselves
Teaching Strategy: Contracting
The final lesson in the First Days of School series focuses on how to build a classroom community where all class members can feel safe, heard, and valued. The resource includes step-by-step directions for engaging pupils in developing...
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ESL Worksheet: Drawing Classroom Objects
In this ESL classroom object worksheet, students read 9 phrases that describe classroom objects. Students draw the objects in the correct number and color as specified. Example: Three red rulers.
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Structuring English Language Development in the School Day
Making simple changes in the classroom will allow for effective, sheltered instruction for English Language Learners.
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Incorporate Father's Day into Your Curriculum!
Projects ideas and simple classroom activities for honoring dads and classroom timelines.
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The New York Times: A Journalistic Institution Since 1851
Newspapers, cartoons, and editorials have a lot to offer your classroom.
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Learning Through Musical Theater
You don't have to be Richard Rodgers or Oscar Hammerstein to do produce a musical in your classroom.
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The 4th of July Inspires Reflection and Creativity
Watch the fireworks go off in your learner's minds as you creatively bring the 4th of July into your classroom
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Is Art for Everybody? YES, it is !
Art no longer needs to stay in the art classroom alone. It can (and should) make its way into every classroom.
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Investigation Designing a Patchwork Quilt
Fourth graders practice calculating area by creating a classroom quilt. Students are given a 6x6 inch square material they design based on a classroom theme. A sample of the class quilt is created using graph paper so students may...
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Delve into Mother's Day with Arts and Crafts
Mother's Day is right around the corner and these classroom-friendly activities will help you get ready.
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Discover Picture-Perfect Projects
Use classic, well-loved picture books as means of infusing visual and language arts in the elementary classroom.
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Gold-Worthy Ideas for the Upcoming Games
Gather some ideas for bringing the Winter Olympics into your classroom.
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Dive In: Biology At The Beach
Continue the spirit of summer by studying marine life in your classrooms.
Southern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program
Pardon Me, Your Modifier is Dangling
Lost! (or misplaced) a modifier. Last seen dangling at the end of a sentence! Reward offered! To underscore the humor, class members are each given a sample sentence to illustrate (A woman passed by, leading a Springer Spaniel, in a...
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Blogging to Create a Community of Writers: Lesson 2 of 6
Using this instructional activity on blogs, you can lead your class through the process of setting up a blog, writing a blog entry, editing their work, and more. There is a link to the blog site used, and attachments of blog entries.
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Calm in the Classroom
Students explore conflict resolution. In this character development lesson, students decorate paper plates to use as puppets. Students role play scenarios in which classroom problem solving is practiced.
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Creating a Classroom Magazine
Second graders examine different types of magazine writing, and discuss how to develop topics into information that is suitable for short magazine articles. They write, edit, and compose a monthly classroom magazine.
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Ag in my classroom
Students fill out worksheets and create a poster based on items in their classroom that came from agriculture. In this agriculture lesson plan, students discuss different classroom items and how they were or were not made from agriculture.
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Classroom Items: Crossword Puzzle
In this word puzzle worksheet, learners use the 16 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate answers pertaining items used in the classroom.
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Integrating Technology In Your Classroom
You can try these management tips and lessons to help you confidently integrate technology into your curriculum.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Classroom
A Thanksgiving themed project can be a fun and educational way to celebrate the holiday season.
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Magic in the Classroom
Captivate students while covering content by incorporating magic into your day.
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Arrange the Classroom (Part 1 of 3)
Fifth graders arrange the classroom using all the moveable objects and through the exploration of area and perimeter. They determine the area of the classroom, create and label model pieces of furniture using graph paper, and create a...