Animal Adaptations and the Classroom Zoo
Submitted by: Kay Faries School: Pemberton Elementary Summary Students begin with brainstorming their favorite animal and its habitat. Students then form collaborative groups (scientific teams) …
CategoryElementary School
A New Home – Changes
Submitted by: Barbara Emanuelson (2nd grade) School: Laburnum Summary Students research Native Americans and European settlers using books and a variety of websites. Students discuss …
Fall and Winter Dioramas
Submitted by: Erin Chalifoux, Kindergarten Collaborators: Whitney deBordenave, Elementary ITRT School: Donahoe Elementary School Summary After learning about the fall and winter seasons, students were …
Dolphin Daily Report
Submitted by: Denise Cioffi Collaborators: Whitney deBordenave School: Donahoe Elementary School Summary Students work collaboratively to develop a segment for the Daily Dolphin Report. Pairs …
Create Your Own Fairy Tale
Submitted by: Amanda Reese School: Laburnum Summary Students will review the elements of a fairy tale by completing the Promethean Board flipchart together as a …
Patterns Go Posh!
Submitted by: Sharlene Abney Collaborators: Stephanie Wright (ITRT) School: Ward Elementary School Summary Students will review common patterns and key components and identifiers of a …
Author’s Purpose
Submitted by: Kim Linham School: Twin Hickory Summary We began by reading several articles in a Time for Kids publication. As we read each article, …
5th Grade Anti-Bullying PSAs
Submitted by: Lauri DiMatteo, Rebecca Harris, Scott Hook, Mary Long (5th grade team) School: Holladay Summary Students will collaborate in small groups with peers to …
Corresponding with Current State-Recognized Tribes in VA
Submitted by: Diane Myers School: Echo Lake Elementary Summary Using 21st Century skills and higher level questioning with Blooms, the students will complete an integrated …
Community Helper Center Rotations
Submitted by: Kimberly Hardiman, Mary Barradale, Megan Bouton, Kimberly Jackson, Blair Wildauer School: Echo Lake Elementary Summary The students will explore various careers and the …