Learners compare and contrast specific characters in the book, "Old Henry." They discuss similarities and differences between people and define character traits. They assess one's own character traits and have a class discussion about...

Young scholars proceed through a simple course following a map but not using a compass. They must find 18 controls working in pairs that leave at 2 minute intervals. Students must record letter and after finding all 18 controls they will...

Pupils review "slap leather." They practice each of the individual steps they will need to perform the Watermelon Crawl. Students perform the Watermelon Crawl on their own and perform a peer or self assessment of the performance.

Students learn to jump rope with the purpose of learning how to become physically active. The benefit of the lesson is that children battle the negative effects of being sedentary for any extended period of time.

Students explore methods to manage a classroom with one computer. Prospective teachers observe a video of students collecting information on Native American tribes. They discuss the use of white boards and electronically recording...

Students use core questions to learn about the concept of a civil society. The dynamics of the war in Iraq serve as an example of a society that is in turmoil. They also develop an imagined society organization that would help promote...

Students discover what summarization is and why it is important. They focus on the five steps used to summarize and observe as the steps are used to summarize the article "Ghost Tigers of the Rain Forest" out of National Geographic Kids...

Write factual accounts, reports and express personal viewpoints about whales. They eill also write on a variety of topics related to whales, shaping ideas and making choices in language and form.

First graders research and observe penguins in their natural habitats. They conduct Internet research, complete a penguin WebQuest, and compile information on a selected type of penguin. Using their research information they create a...

Eighth graders explore the historical roots of fundamentalism and determine whether fundamentalism is a religion or a political ideology. They will examine different religious fundamentalist movements around the world noting any...

Students develop an appreciation of the use of geometry in our everyday world and structures. Students collect various picures and multimedia objcets that explain geometric principles and place them in a powerpoint presentation to be...

Students explore the art of the opera. They listen to examples of opera and conduct research to find out more about the opera world. Then they develop advertisements that focus on aspects that might interest young people about opera...

Pupils simplify fractions. They convert fractions to decimals. Students comprehend the double number line and how to use it proportionately. They convert fractions to percentages using the double number line. Pupils use the associated...

Second graders explore patterns. In this math lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss patterns and use manipulatives to create patterns. Students create various patterns.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides a teaching strategy. An explanation of the deductive teaching strategy is provided, and a deductive teaching approach link is included.

The textbook entitled Teaching Literature to Adolescents, 2nd Edition contains activities for Chapter 8 reflection. Intended for teachers, this site contains activities that will extend the content from the Chapter 8. Focus of the...

The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...

The authors explain strategies for using bilingual books to foster literacy development with ESL learners. They argue that the presence of books in other languages in the classroom library sends a clear message about the value of...

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides an efficient learning strategy. Explanataions are provided about how graphic organizers can serve as mind mapping tools.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides information about using inquiry when teaching. An explanation shares the importance of using inquiry to spur curiosity in students as they engage in research.

Use this page to understand the reciprocal teaching strategy that includes the role of the clarifier in student groups.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides information about teaching strategies: The Inductive Strategy, The Concept Attainment Strategy, The Deductive Strategy, The Cooperative Unit Teaching Strategy, The Mind Mapping Strategy. and...

Provides some help with the difficult job of teaching writing by providing some strategies for students to follow. Easy to navigate from the top of the page, strategies are categorized into grade 3-6 and 6-12, in addition to lesson plan...

This Michigan State University site suggests three question-answer relationships strategies, rather than four, leaving out "author and you." Includes examples of each relationship, steps for teaching, and assessment.