Underground to Open
Summary While collaborating with a partner, students will research different types of networks throughout history, from the Ancient Greek agora, to the Committees of Correspondence …
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Questions about Islam
Summary This lesson focuses on the creation of effective research questions and the role that the religion of Islam plays in current world events. Throughout …
Mr. President, What did you say?
Submitted by: Kelly Wolfgang and Josh Boyd School: Tuckahoe Middle School Summary Presidential speeches can inform the nation about pressing concerns that the president would …
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 …
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 …
MLK, Jr.
Submitted by: Andrea Nachman School: Virginia Randolph Education Center Summary Our school was having an assembly to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each class …
Welcome to the Real World: Creating a Personal Budget
Summary In this lesson, each student places himself/herself into his/her own shoes at the ripe old age of 25 years. Each student has successfully graduated …
Independent Living Career Project – 5313
Summary After completing a survey on the VA View Career Clusters website (http://www.vaview.vt.edu/68/) to determine each students’ interests, a career from the VA View webpage …
When am I ever going to use this?
Summary When am I ever going to use this? This is a common question in many Math classes today. Challenge your students to answer their …