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. …
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Geography Pop Star – 4376
Summary Studies show that using music in education increases a student’s memory ability. Henrico County Public Schools also has a long standing recognition for its …
Adaptations and Animal Relationships
Summary Students will collaborate with at least one partner (chosen by the teacher) using their choice of technology/materials to create a model demonstrating an understanding …
Famous Person Research Project
Summary In this lesson, students were given the opportunity to complete a research project on a famous person that they were getting ready to study …
Revolutionary Times – 4533
Summary After completing our studies on the American Revolution (VS5a-c), the students were challenged with creating video segments that would cover the topics that were …
Pueblo Pots – 4526
Summary In preparation for a visit from a local artist, David Camden, students will generate questions about clay, conduct research, and collaborate to create a …
Weather Project
Summary Students were tasked to select a weather topic. They were to fully research the topic and then teach about their topic to the class. …
Animal Guess Who
Submitted by: Holly Cole, Katie Sansbury, Jennifer Robbins Collaborators: Nancy Hally-Librarian School: Longdale Elementary Summary This lesson was used to reinforce the concepts learned while …
Watersheds
Submitted by: Courtney Kendrick School: Echo Lake Elementary Summary The students were introduced to watersheds by a Henricopolis visitor who provided a background and a …
Out of This World Travel
Submitted by: Jen Travers, Jeannie Costin School: Longdale Elementary Summary This is a culminating activity based on Science SOL 4.7 The students were in charge …