Traits of a Good Citizen
Summary The object of the lesson is for students to recognize and demonstrate the character traits of a good citizen. After a discussion of what …
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WHAT’S UP WITH THE CABINET – 5307
Summary This lesson can be taught as an extension activity to the National Government Unit or with the Executive Branch Unit. After the class has …
Tsunami!
Summary Students start with a fantastic picture book that will build intrigue and lend itself to some fun artistic expression. Then move to self-directed, collaborative …
Coaching Salaries and Excel – 5304
Summary Students, grouped in twos, researched the salary agreements for a college coach of their choice. The contract data of the coach they selected had …
A World without People? – 6608
Summary This lesson is based on a short story entitled, “There Will Come Soft Rains”, by Ray Bradbury. Prior to reading the story, students collaborate …
Road To Revolution
Summary The students are instructed that they are reporters and have to report on one of eight key events that led the country into and …
A Race of Monumental Proportions
Summary As an introduction and hook for the lesson, the students use the ActivPrompt tool to predict the location of their teacher on the Monument …
Fund My Disease
Summary In this lesson, students conduct research on a chosen disease. They collaborate on a website in groups of two or three designed to convince …
BRING THE XTERRA GAMES TO VIRGINIA – 5309
Summary In this project, students worked in groups of 4 and were presented with the task of convincing the representatives of XTERRA (classmates) to have …
Improving Musical Performance Via Student Feedback
Amy El-Khoury and Greg Metcalf (ITRT), Deep Run High School Summary The value of feedback in improving performance and achievement cannot be overstated. In light …