Say YES to Virginia!
Summary While working to master the genre of persuasive writing, my students were contacted by The Virginia Economic Development Partnership. Students were asked to collaborate …
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It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s MATTER SUPER HEROES!
Summary The students have been studying the SOL 5.4 Matter. The students worked in groups to develop life-size super heroes who represent atoms, elements, molecules, …
Viva La Mexico!
Summary As a comprehensive project for the 10th Annual International Night, students participated in a project on Mexico that embraced research, technology, art, music, and …
Earth is Dead
Summary This lesson encompasses research, marketing, writing, and technology. The students research the planet where they will be trying to “sell” a house due to …
What’s the Matter?
Summary The student will participate in a matter investigation. This investigation will help deepen their understanding of the properties of matter, mass in matter, and …
Extreme Weather – 4000
Summary Students will work in collaborative groups to research a chosen extreme weather condition using a variety of online/print resources. They will also have the …
Exploring Exploration
Summary Students will apply their knowledge of non-fiction sources to respond to investigation choices focusing on Ancient Greece/Rome and European Explorers. TIPC Ratings Approaching: Students …
Changes in Heart Rate – Graphing and Reporting
Submitted by: Jeremy Seward School: Tuckahoe Elementary School Summary Students will pick groups comprised of 4-5 students. The groups will rotate through five stations that …
Spookly Goes to Kindergarten!
Submitted by: Shari West Collaborators: Karen Shaia School: Tuckahoe Elementary School Summary As part of an integrated curriculum, students will combine reading/language arts/oral language skills, …
Save the Bay!
Submitted by: Beth Toy School: Tuckahoe Elementary School Summary This lesson will teach students some basics about what pollution is doing to the Chesapeake Bay, …