Growing the Branches of Your Phylogenic Tree
Summary Students created a timeline of all major geologic and biologic events beginning with the formation of the Earth and ending with present time. Using …
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Art-A-Day — 8404
Summary Do you have the discipline and creativity to commit something for 30 days straight? This lesson was inspired by a local Richmond Artist, Noah …
Spanish Health Fair – 8368
Summary Twelve Spanish students created a class-collaborative Health Fair called “We Can All Live a Healthy Life” for the young people at our high school. …
Inspiring Change with Public Service Announcements – 8122
Summary Throughout the school year, English 9 students read and study novels that revolve around a theme of social injustice. In this project, students work …
Rhetoric and Argument in Society – 8367
Summary This lesson engages rhetoric and composition students in weekly analytical discussions about the nature of rhetoric and argument in society. Each week, one HS’s …
Baby Blogging – 8162
Summary This blogging project facilitates students in an authentic task, experiencing early childhood development learning as they journal their “child’s” growth from birth to 6 …
The Smore The Merrier – 8083
Grant Odell, Deep Run High School Summary Throughout this lesson, students develop a deeper understanding of mineralogy; they practice and exhibit collaborative and communicative skills; …
A Historic Day at the Movies – 8165
Summary Students are challenged to create a movie trailer for a historical event previously covered during the semester. The project starts with all students voting …
DO YOUR JOB! – Solving a Current Problem in Your Potential Career Field — 8402
Summary In this unit, students took a problem-solving approach to current issues their potential career field. After researching current problems or issues in their potential …
Casting Call! Cast a Movie of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales
Summary In this lesson, students approach Chaucer from familiar ground by drawing on their knowledge of movies. They play the role of a casting director, …