How the Alphabet Came About: The History of the Phoenician Alphabet
Ever wondered how the alphabet came about? The English alphabet was actually based on the Pheonecian alphabet which was formed sometime around 2000 …
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Teaching Middle School: Grades 6-8
Showing guides and explainers filed under Teaching Middle School: Grades 6-8.
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Looking Inside the Pyramids in Egypt: Information for Students
Imagining gold and jewels goes along with thoughts about the treasures that could be found inside the pyramids in Egypt. Most of them, however, are …
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Teaching Mosaic Making to Kids: A Substitute Art Lesson Plan
Need a supply of substitute art lesson plans? Here is one that you can integrate with various themes and disciplines, applicable from primary level …
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"The Schwa Was Here": 6 Activities for Middle School Students
These are activities and ideas for students working on Neal Shusterman’s novel, suitable for use with middle school readers. If you are teaching …
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Substitute Lesson Plans: Art Class Quick Fixes
If you’re an art teacher or a substitute teacher, be prepared for the unexpected with these substitute lesson plans. Art class activities should be …
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The Hobbit Lesson Plan on Characters and Voice
Understanding characters is an important comprehension tool for any age. Also, studying an author’s or character’s voice is also important …
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Art Project Ideas for the Fall Semester
Art lesson plans that are in place for the opening of school help make the autumn months flow smoothly. Themes that utilize various mediums and teach …
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Four Review Activities for High School or Middle School - Help your Students Succeed
These review activities will make your students feel smart and your self esteem high.
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"The Sisters Grimm" Word List & Student Activity for Middle School
Dark gray clouds framed the bulbous head in a violent thunderstorm! What does bulbous mean? You’ll find out when you study The Sisters Grimm …
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Sisters Grimm": Group Student Project & a Classroom Game for Middle School
Why does Mayor Charming live in such an elegant mansion? Is that a curly tail on Sheriff Hamstead? Michael Buckley has written such a unique novel …
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