The Homefront: America during WW II – 7883
Summary Students analyzed the impact of World War 2 on the homefront in America. Students used various forms of media to directly access the best …
Write a Bill – 8123
Summary In this 9-week long project, AP Government students take on the role of both interest group lobbyists and lawmakers. Issues of interest are selected …
You’re the Curator – 7651
Summary Students will look at select artworks from the VMFA collection (on the website). They will describe several pieces while looking for commonalities. They will …
Nuke It! Microwave Cooking Lesson to 8th Graders — 8407
Summary The Microwave lesson provided an interactive way for students to learn about the Microwave cooking. Students are required to research microwave cooking through research …
It’s Your Business – 7924
Summary Having a hard time getting your students to connect to history? This lesson ties the present day concept of “Shark Tank Sales Pitch” to …
Famous Hispano-Americans – 8202
Summary Students worked in groups to create sections of a class website that provides essential information about a range of famous and influential Hispano-Americans. Once …
What’s “Width” Cereal Boxes — 7607
Summary Why are most cereal boxes the same basic shape and size? Who decided that the rectangle was the most efficient use of surface area? …
Edgar Allan Poe Archivist Activity – 7810
Summary The students will complete a Performance Task about Edgar Allan Poe’s life using primary sources. A Performance Task requires the students to use critical thinking, …
Sensory Room Project – 8200
Summary Students in the Teacher Cadet program researched, designed, and implemented a Sensory Room that can be used for students in the ID Exceptional Education …
R.S.V.P.: Collaborating on English 8 SOL writing prompts – 7881
This assignment used six (6) of the 42 SOL Writing prompts provided for the English 8 Spring short paper assessment. The lesson was designed to allow …