The Lessons of Reconstruction (15MS603)
This lesson is for Grade/Subject: 7th Grade US History (USII) Summary In this lesson, students practice research skills and evaluate sources based on reliability, authority, …
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The Immigrant Experience (15MS601)
This lesson is for Grade/Subject: US History II (7th Grade) Summary Students stumble upon a suitcase which contains six primary sources related to immigrant life …
Let Me Take a #Selfie – World War II Version (15MS602)
Summary In this lesson, students create “selfies” to represent various historical figures from the World War II era. Students are assigned a historical figure from …
Connecting With Our Native American Friends, Past and Present – A Visual Story- 7162
Summary This project was created and implemented as a part of Longdale Elementaryʼs 2013-14 Partners in the Arts Grant program, “Virginiaʼs First People.” The goal …
Virginia Junior Realtors – 7161
Summary This is a cross-curricular lesson that incorporates 4th Grade Virginia Studies, persuasive writing, research skills, and community collaboration. The students will act as Real-Estate …
Roman Deity Trading Cards – 7652
Summary Students will research Roman/Greek Deities and develop a sports-style trading card. TIPC Ratings 6 – Target: Students are asked to choose their own deity …
Who Should Do the Dishes? An Exploration of Children’s Views on Gender Roles – 8130
Summary Students will interview students in grades K, 2 and 4 on gender roles in the household to get a sense of what type of …
Cherry? Lemon? Grape? How Smell and Sight Influence Taste – 8129
Summary Students will sample the different flavors of Skittles, first while blindfolded, and second while both blindfolded and holding their nose. They will use the …
Mock American Psychological Association (APA) Conference – 8128
Summary AP Psychology students will hold a mock APA (American Psychological Association) Conference. Several students will serve as panelists, each representing one of the contemporary …
The Starbucks Experience: Does the Starbucks Image Match Reality? – 8124
Summary Throughout the school year, sociology students study a range of interrelated topics including culture, media, family, class, religion, gender, socialization, politics, economy, the environment, …