Native Americans – 4229
Summary Students work collaboratively in self-selected “tribes” of 4 students to complete the following task: “Settlers are coming to America and wanting to learn more …
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Muscle Research
Submitted by: Dana Kelly School: The Academy at Virginia Randolph Summary We have just finished learning about the human muscular system. Students have learned all …
We’re Engaged!! – Google Docs in the Collaborative Classroom – 6902
Submitted by: JaNee Jones & Sarah Billups School: Varina High School Summary Annotation is the ultimate in critical thinking for reading based lessons. Through annotation …
Let it Snow! – 4228
Summary Students are presented with the following scenario. Wellesley Subdivision is having a snowman contest at 3:30 today. The prediction for snow is 100% but …
Lighten Your Load! – 4450
Summary Students investigated the issue of heavy backpacks in elementary schools and shared information gained with a variety of audiences in order to help “solve” …
You Want Me to Make What? – 4254
Summary Students worked in collaborative groups of two or three to develop their idea. Their pitches/ads were posted on the teacher’s blog and voted upon. …
Teaching Kindergartners about Showing Respect for the American Flag – 4253
Summary Teaching Kindergartners about Showing Respect for the American Flag is a lesson that brings together social studies, math, and language arts curriculum. Students will …
To Drill or Not to Drill? Petition This!
Summary As we seek energy sources for the future we are confronted by controversial issues. The various technologies available to provide energy and their potential …
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 …
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 …