Firefighter Follies – 4167
Summary My “Firefighter Follies” project originated from brainstorming for my “Reflective Friends” visit. The children had been learning about national symbols and their origins, Veterans’ …
Dog Pen Problem – 4270
Summary Students were given the authentic task of building the largest play area for a dog pen. “Class, Mrs. Brooks’ dog Ryker has chewed a …
Sink and Float Aluminum Boat Activity – 4602
Summary This is a Children’s Engineeringing Challenge: Using a 12 inch square of aluminum foil, students will work as a group and create a boat …
When Food Chains Go Wrong! – 4255
Summary “What would you do if you found a 17 foot long python in your backyard? What would you do if you caught a fish …
Distracted Driving Project- 6212
Summary This project developed out of students’ interest in finding out more about driving habits of the student body at our school. In this project, …
Greek Grammy Awards – 4305
Summary For a unit on public speaking with the theme of Greek mythology, students first researched the 14 major gods and goddesses. For research, they …
Adolescent Character Profiles
Lesson Title: Adolescent Character Profiles Teacher: Julia Clark Target Grade/Subject: 10 – 12 – Psychology Length: 90+ Minutes Summary This lesson is a classroom and …
Thanksgiving Math – 4280
Summary Using ActivEngage, students worked collaboratively to solve real-world math problems that they would encounter when planning a Thanksgiving meal. The students had to think …
The Mythic Journey- An introduction to the Hero in Art History- 6206
Summary Students are introduced to the story structure of the mythic journey as they begin to study art of early global cultures. Students will see …
Memorializing America’s First Five Presidents: Monument Design Project – 5379
Submitted by: Ellen Jewell Collaborators: Joy McDonald, ITRT School: Hungary Creek Middle Summary After participating in a webinar on Google SketchUp, students wanted to incorporate …