Distribution of Wealth – 8086
Austin Campbell, Deep Run High School Summary In this lesson, students examine how wealth and power are distributed throughout different time periods, places and nations. …
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Invading the Bay – 7121
Summary In our effort to develop problem based learning activities for our students, the fifth grade team posed an authentic task for students to consider. …
The Greatest Generation Project – 8365
Summary The generation of Americans who survived the Great Depression and then went on to defeat totalitarianism in World War 2 are often called the …
Hero Tales: Collaborative Story and Movie Creation – 8082
Beth Berry and Jen Perego, Deep Run High School Summary Students in English class research a “hometown hero” story and rewrite that story in “code …
Free Market – 7562
Summary The purpose of this lesson is to apply the student’s knowledge of the free market terms/vocabulary by finding examples that interest them in their …
Little Known Black History
Summary The month of February is Black History Month. Each year students are asked to conduct research and create an artifact which recognizes the accomplishments …
Setting Up a Computer – 7847
Summary Do you know how to set up a computer? Students were given the task of analyzing the best procedure for setting up a new …
Writing Workshop with Louisa County – 7842
Summary “This is the first day I have liked being in school!” a student shared. This quote encapsulates this lesson. My two RTI 8th Grade …
Grammar Project Lessons – 7849
Summary This lesson allows the student to step into the teacher’s role, providing the ultimate ownership of comprehension and facilitation of meeting students’ needs. Students …
Gallery Walk: Getting Rid of Boring Presentations – 7845
Summary Have you ever been bored to tears watching as student groups endlessly present projects? Even the most exciting, most differentiated projects get boring …