Circle Walk 1 & 2 and Group Walk: Three Drama Activities to Warm Up a Class
The circle walk and the group walk are great physical warm-up exercises for acting students. These drama activities are geared toward groups that meet …
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Teaching Middle School: Grades 6-8
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Parts of Speech Lesson Plan: Vary Sentence Beginnings by Utilizing the Parts of Speech
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Continue ReadingImpact of Text Messaging & Other Technologies on Student Writing Skills
This article discusses how technology, primarily texting, has negatively influenced students’ writing skills, and offers advise on what …
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Book Review & Ideas For Using "The Killer Angels" to Teach About the Battle of Gettysburg in Your History Classroom
The Killer Angels is a riveting novel that imagines what it must have been like for the Confederate and Union officers during the Battle of …
Continue ReadingDiscussion Penalties: Use Football in the Classroom
From classroom management to spicing up a dull assignment, adding a dash of good old fashioned coaching to your classroom can be just the boost your …
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Air Pressure Projects for Kids: What Will Happen to a Marshmallow?
This is the fifth article in a series of eighth grade science projects. Students will learn a bit more about air pressure. They will learn how air …
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Are Permanent Markers Really Permanent? An Experiment for Older Elementary or Middle School Students
This project enables students to challenge an assumption that drawing with permanent markers can never be erased. Students will investigate whether …
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Fun Eighth Grade Science Experiement: How Do You Keep Sliced Apples Fresh?
Who doesn’t like to work with food? Students will experiment with sliced apples and how to keep them fresh longer. It’s a fun and …
Continue ReadingMotivate & Help Your Students Reach Their Goals Using a Goal Tree
Many students today do not receive enough positive motivation in their lives. Outside pressures, struggles in school, busy schedules – all of …
Continue ReadingTeaching Character Development Through Filling Out a Personal Survey: Creative Writing Lesson Plan
Characterization and character development are vital elements of a good story. Teach your students to create full, three-dimensional characters by …
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