Parallel and Series Circuits – 7403
Summary With just the definitions of series and parallel circuits and their prior knowledge of electricity, students made plans to construct circuits using Educreations on …
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 …
I Have a Dream, Dr. King! – 7402
Summary This social studies and language arts lesson throws students into the shoes of the great American, Martin Luther King, Jr.. Students complete a KWL …
Bigfoot in Our Backyard? – 7401
Summary This lesson was not in my plans at the beginning of the year. But when the students showed a natural and genuine interest in …
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 …
Master Chef Cafeteria Challenge – 8241
Summary Students read an article from the Department of Agriculture on the pros and cons of school lunches and respond to each-other via a discussion …
Grammar Police — 7603
Summary Is bad grammar on business signs a pet peeve for you? Does it make you want to give your business to a competitor who …
Transcendentalism and Today’s Student – 8127
Summary In this lesson, students connected art and music to Transcendentalism by creating their own artwork to represent what Transcendentalism means to them. Students had …
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 …
Become a Meterologist – 7361
Summary Students were posed the following scenario: You have just been hired by the local TV station as a meteorologist! A meteorologist is someone who …