NO MORE DRAMA!
Teacher: Amanda Drinnon Summary In this lesson, students review the elements of drama and interact with a technology enhanced flipchart that simulates the upcoming Reading …
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6503 – Tiling a Kitchen with an Island
Submitted by:Lisa Palen Collaborators:Wylie Schwieder, Jennifer King, Kristen Green School: Henrico High School Summary Students form their own small groups to take the role of …
The Promises and Perils of Biotechnology
Summary Student groups will research an area of biotechnology (genetically modified organisms, stem cells, or the human genome project) and choose a position for or …
La Danza Latina (Latin Dance)
Lesson Title: La Danza Latina (Latin Dance) Teacher: Brenda Witherspoon Target Grade/Subject: Spanish III, IV, V Length: 3 days (90 minutes total) Summary This collaborative …
East Meets West: Making Virtual Connections Through Online Portfolios
Summary By definition a portfolio is a collection of an individual’s education, work samples, and skills. This lesson empowers students to create their own virtual …
Taking A Turn – 5681
Summary Working in groups of 4, the student will be creating a stop motion movie presentation showing examples of a 90, 180, 270 and 360 …
Chore Machine – 4233
Summary You have been chosen by the government to invent a machine that would do one or more of your chores. Before the government gives …
Enlightenment Salon
Summary In order to understand and apply Enlightenment philosophies, students are required to research a historical Enlightenment figure in terms of how this figure would …
Native Americans – 4229
Summary Students work collaboratively in self-selected “tribes” of 4 students to complete the following task: “Settlers are coming to America and wanting to learn more …
Diary Entries: Alexander the Great
Summary Students are placed into groups and assigned one of 3 letters to be written, from the perspective of Alexander the Great: Letter to his …