Engage in a whole-class discussion to demonstrate your understanding of adaptations of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story.

These five discussion questions about Austen's (1775-1817 CE) "Emma" may help you think about the novel in new ways. Includes a quote from E.M. Forster and a link to an excerpt from the novel in the top left corner.

Presents key ideas for examining the cultures of Native American tribes that lived in North America in early colonial times. Discusses the major groups, the way of life of each group, and where they lived.

In this lesson, students examine natural and synthetic fibers. Students explore the photo essay in groups and discuss how the sheep farmer offers an alternative to mass production with a focus on the themes of resiliency and...

This site shows how to use technology in the classroom and not be afraid of it! WebQuests are an inquiry based online tool for educators to use in the classroom. All the information during the lesson comes from the World Wide Web and...

This lesson features a series of student-centered grouping strategies and discussion forums that utilize secondary sources. Students will be exposed to various sources that provide both the historical narrative relating to women during

In this educational research article, the use of reading partnerships in the context of classrooms where some students are learning a second language. The first part of the article discusses the benefits of adding extensive reading to...

A lab activity where pond water samples are collected to observe the requirements for the growth of phototrophic organisms. To observe these requirements samples are separated into different variable groups. One group is incubated in the...

This activity is adapted from one of the TI books. Students measure lengths and widths of rectangles and record for the class to see. Each group's rectangle has the same perimeter, but different areas. After a discussion, students make...

In this lab, students will collect insects while making close observations of living things. They will then classify insects into seven common groups based on characteristics discussed in the classroom.

This website offers the complete e-text of Sandburg's "Chicago Poems," plus a biography and the Carl Sandburg Discussion Group.

This resource provides case studies, discussion questions, and a group activity about the on-going crisis between the United States and North Korea. Students will learn about all of the treaties and compromises made over the past few...