Solving the Hardships of Jamestown – 4456
Summary The purpose of this project was to allow students to demonstrate their knowledge of the hardships faced by the Jamestown setters and to use …
CategoryComm/Collab – App
Weather Project
Summary Students were tasked to select a weather topic. They were to fully research the topic and then teach about their topic to the class. …
Continent Trekkers
Summary After using Virginia Trekkers podcasts to learn about U.S. Geography, Second graders will discover that there are no podcasts on VA Trekkers to help …
The Great Solar Oven Cook-Off!
Summary The goal of this lesson is for each group of students to create a solar oven that sufficiently cooks a hot dog (the target …
Reconstruction: Success or Failure
Summary Reconstruction was both a success and a failure depending upon one’s point of view. The basic goal of reconstruction, returning the South to the …
Animal Research
Summary Students will use a variety of resources and technologies to research the body coverings and habitats of animal adults and their offspring. National Geographic …
Earth’s Changes – 4525
Summary Students will extend their study of the changes of Earth’s surface through a self-directed research project. In the groups, students will determine an area …
Global Read Aloud
Summary Students participated in a global read aloud with the book The One and Only Ivan, by Christina Applegate. Students write a prediction about what …
Freedom or Equality?
Summary This is an introductory lesson to Ayn Rand’s, Anthem. In order for students to fully understand her novella, students will need to analyze the question: …
Exploring Exploration
Summary Students will apply their knowledge of non-fiction sources to respond to investigation choices focusing on Ancient Greece/Rome and European Explorers. TIPC Ratings Approaching: Students …