The Perfect Pumpkin Package – 7085
Summary Students are presented with the following problem: A classmate has moved away to a location where pumpkins cannot grow. You have to decide how …
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Gubernatorial Election Vids
Summary The lesson was to create a movie based on the Gubernatorial Election. The students had to create a movie in order for them to …
Blogging About the Bomb
Image from Metaphors in American Politics Summary Students read a story about the dropping of the atomic bombs at the end of WWII. They then …
Proliferating Student Awareness of PSAs
Summary The class discussed the history and purpose of Public Service Announcements (PSAs). On the web, we searched for some examples of PSAs. We discussed …
My Chinese Friend
Summary The internet provides opportunities to expand understanding of other people and cultures. Students who are learning language may miss some of the cultural nuances …
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; …
Spanish Rice is NOT Spanish Cuisine!
Summary No!!! Spanish rice is NOT authentic cuisine from Spain, but what is? In this project student groups will explore authentic Spanish cuisine and create …
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, …