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 …
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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 …
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, …
First Aid & CPR Mobile App – 8164
Summary Students create a real First Aid & CPR mobile app that can be used with a smartphone in the event of an emergency. Using …
Guess Who? – 7100
Summary This culminating activity helps students understand the contributions of all the Famous People we have learned. First graders selected their own groups and chose …
Interpreting Twain’s Satire Through Vine – 8121
Summary Excerpts of Mark Twain’s satire in the novel A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court are brought to life in 7-second Vine videos. Students …
“I Side With” – A Twist on the Classic KWL Learning Strategy
Emily Pierce, Deep Run High School Summary An essential ingredient of a democratic society is an informed electorate. In US Government classes, students are exposed …
Great Expectations “Selfies” – 8087
Amanda Dickey, Deep Run High School Summary English 9 students are asked to choose a scenario from the novel Great Expectations that will be used …
Crime Alert!
Summary Public awareness is essential to preventing crime. In this lesson, students will collaborate as part of a group to create a public service announcement …
High Speed Balloon Pop – 8085
Karen Gage, Deep Run High School Summary The high speed balloon pop is a student-driven investigation and demonstration of high speed photography and the use …