Surviving Superstorm Sandy – 4528
Summary Students were presented with the task of creating a new home for various animals left homeless by recent Superstorm Sandy. After conducting research on …
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Shopping “Around” with Venn – 5005
School: Brookland Middle School Instructor: Elizabeth D. Layne Summary Shopping is definitely one place that students in Geometry classes do not expect to use set …
Doctrine of the Undisciplined
Summary After reading The Outsiders, a classic coming-of-age novel by S.E. Hinton, the students will synthesize how the definition of “culture of honor,” as described …
Underground to Open
Summary While collaborating with a partner, students will research different types of networks throughout history, from the Ancient Greek agora, to the Committees of Correspondence …
Questions about Islam
Summary This lesson focuses on the creation of effective research questions and the role that the religion of Islam plays in current world events. Throughout …
Mr. President, What did you say?
Submitted by: Kelly Wolfgang and Josh Boyd School: Tuckahoe Middle School Summary Presidential speeches can inform the nation about pressing concerns that the president would …
Musical Instrument Project – Physical Science – 5315
Summary In this project, students investigate sound waves in order to gain a better understanding of the fundamental differences between pitch and volume. The project …
World Water Crises
Summary In this lesson/performance task, students assume the role of a member of the United Nations. The teacher assigns students a water issue currently impacting …
Welcome to the Real World: Creating a Personal Budget
Summary In this lesson, each student places himself/herself into his/her own shoes at the ripe old age of 25 years. Each student has successfully graduated …
Battle of Ancient Greece and Rome
Summary Students voted between ancient Greece and ancient Rome for their favorite ancient civilization, after being exposed to both civilizations to master Social S SOL …