Historic Marker Civil War Project – 5314
Summary The teacher discussed the Virginia Historical Highway Markers web page that is a part of the Virginia Department of Historic Resources website. The teacher …
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Musical Instrument Project – Physical Science – 5315
Summary In this project, students investigate sound waves in order to gain a better understanding of the fundamental differences between pitch and volume. The project …
World Water Crises
Summary In this lesson/performance task, students assume the role of a member of the United Nations. The teacher assigns students a water issue currently impacting …
Saving the World with Circular Measurements
Summary This lesson involves the hypothetical destruction of Richmond, Virginia, due to a nuclear weapon and the impending zombie apocalypse that occurs because of this …
Media Literacy and PSAs – 5308
Summary As part of the Media Literacy mini-unit, students had previously gathered data and learned about the different types of media (billboards, commercials, newspaper ads, …
Cosmic Research Project
Summary In this lesson, while participating in novel study activities, students brainstorm and identify topics related to or mentioned in the novel Cosmic. Examples of …
Supreme Superhero
Summary In this lesson, students study characterization, conflict, and theme as they read a variety of superhero material and then craft their own comic book …
Coaching Salaries and Excel – 5304
Summary Students, grouped in twos, researched the salary agreements for a college coach of their choice. The contract data of the coach they selected had …
A Race of Monumental Proportions
Summary As an introduction and hook for the lesson, the students use the ActivPrompt tool to predict the location of their teacher on the Monument …
BRING THE XTERRA GAMES TO VIRGINIA – 5309
Summary In this project, students worked in groups of 4 and were presented with the task of convincing the representatives of XTERRA (classmates) to have …