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 …
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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 …
Choosing a Green Car – 4256
Summary This lesson was adapted from NCCTM lesson “Choosing a Green Car.” Students were given the authentic task of evaluating five different cars in terms …
Weather, Weather, Everywhere – 4252
Summary During this science lesson, students worked collaboratively through three different active and engaging stations to learn about weather. In the Critical Thinking and Problem …
Beijing Tour Company – 4282
Summary In this cross-curricular lesson, students were given the authentic task: “You are travel agents for Beijing Tour Company. Your goal is to persuade potential …
CSI: Body Systems
Summary The students will be learning about body systems and diseases that affect the body systems, through the investigation of 4 mock crime scenes. The …
Eradicating Differences
Summary The lesson was designed to have students use research and collaboration to connect themes and ideas from literature, history, and their present day experiences …
Rock the Ages: The Journey – 5078
Summary Rock the Ages: The Journey is a creative, open-ended, collaborative project that challenged students with conceptualizing “the journey” of a rock travelling through …
The Organelle Show and Tell – 4457
Summary In this lesson, the students posed as cell designers, under the pretense of their design being mass-produced to repair damaged vegetable harvests. In collaborative …
Chicago Tourist Brochure – Things Not Seen – 5306
Summary While reading Things Not Seen by Andrew Clement, students had to research the setting of the novel, Chicago, Illinois, to become tour guides. Before …