Reading Comprehension and Research in the Digital Age
Submitted By: Karen Kowlessar, Ryan Wenger, and Amanda Lauritzen School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary Students participated in a three-day unit focusing on developing reading …
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Research Connects Fiction to the Real World
Submitted By: Emma Alcazar School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary Students were placed into small groups based on the novel they chose to read over …
Recycled Rocketry Egg Drop
Submitted by: Kenneth Bouwens School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary Students complete research and experimentation to determine the best way to build a water rocket …
The 9/11/01 Project
Submitted by: Brian Coffey Collaborators: Lauren Mabry, Stacie Young School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary Students conduct detailed research about the terrorist attacks on September …
Oil Spill Problem Solving
Submitted by: Kenneth Bouwens Collaborators: Terri Vernon School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary This lesson idea was developed to simulate the BP oil leak in …
Thanksgiving Estimations–Gobble up the Math!
Submitted by: Stephanie Howell Collaborators: Terri Vernon School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary The students apply math concepts to cooking, recipes, and other practical calculations. …
What Makes a Person Inspirational?
Submitted by: Kori Freeman and Cynthia Chambliss Collaborators: Stacie Young School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary Students thoroughly research a famous or historical person they …
Cell Analogies
Submitted by: Debra Carter and Melissa Portella Collaborators: Lauren Mabry, Terri Vernon School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary After studying cell organelles (nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, …
Restaurant Math
Submitted by: Whitney Ward School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary: Students, collaborating with a partner, use online versions of local restaurant menus to research a …
Bridge Engineering and Design
Submitted by: Kenneth Bouwens School: John Rolfe Middle School Summary This lesson was developed for Technology Foundations grade 8, but parts or all of it …