Show the plot structure of a narrative by creating a presentation in Google Slides. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
Manage communication for your large-scale group project with digital tools. Time to complete: 45-90 minutes
This lesson is a classroom activity where students learn about paleontologist Mary Anning, briefly learn about sedimentary rock, and complete observation drawings of Platteville Limestone fossils.
This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to translate English words into an algebraic expression. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
This QuickTime movie gives examples of writing ratios. As you watch and listen to the teacher and students interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.
Examine the Maya Angelou's impact on those who knew her personally in this video [3:31] from American Masters, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. Utilizing video, discussion questions and teaching tips, students analyze and reflect on Angelou's mentors in "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
This set of assignments exposes students to statistics and data pertaining to economic wellbeing over time across racial (black-white) categories in the U.S.
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that allowed schools to require students to salute the flag and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Students learn about the First Amendment and how the interests of national security can supersede individual rights of free speech and exercise of religion. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Describe the rights protected by the First Amendment. *Identify the main arguments put forth in the case. *Describe the rationale behind the Supreme Court's decision. *Identify the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on the issue of student expression at school and individuals' rights.
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that prohibited a suspect's statements from being used as evidence unless the suspect has been advised of his or her rights to remain silent. Students learn about the 5th Amendment right against coerced confessions and the 6th Amendment right to a lawyer, and how the right to a lawyer is essential to guarantee the right to silence. They analyze the "Miranda warning" and consider the principle that justice must not be obtained improperly. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Describe the 5th Amendment right to silence and the 6th Amendment right to a lawyer. *Identify the main arguments put forth in the case. *Explain why the Supreme Court believed a warning is necessary. *Identify the impact of the Court's decision on everyday law enforcement. *Analyze the purpose of the "Miranda warning." *Defend or critique the principle that justice must not be obtained improperly.
Mister Chris and his new friend want to make something-but where to begin? Wishing Well leads them on an adventure to discover how things are made and what people love about the things they do. A companion activity for this video is located in the Support Materials. [2:31]
In this three-day mock election simulation lesson, students explain the steps taken from party formation to national election. Harnessing skills gained from the Electoral Process lesson, students will act out the campaigning and voting process by simulating a real election in their own classroom.
Love this lesson? Explore all of our free election curriculum and teaching resources at our Election Headquarters. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Explain the steps taken from the primary season to the election through scaffolded activities. *Demonstrate the voting process in primary and class wide elections. *Describe the impact of an election at the classroom level in an open response activity. *Engage in a simulated democratic process.
A list that provides either the teacher or the student with a list of books that gives a representation of the multicultural society that exists in the United States. A brief synopsis of each book is given along with a suggestion for the grade levels for which each book is appropriate. RL.9-10.6 cultural World Lit
How do you develop a cross curricular activity? Come to this website and watch this lesson unfold into several curricular areas.
A thorough explanation of scale degrees and the various names for each note. Provides illustrated examples and audio clips to enhance the lesson. Terrific resource for music students and teachers!
A terrific reference for music students and teachers! Explains the fundamentals of the major scale, provides diagrams, and audio clips to help children recognize this piece of music theory.
Smithsonian in the Classroom presents The Music in Poetry. Teachers can download this comprehensive teaching package for exploring the rhythms in poetry. Includes background information, lesson extensions, student handouts, examples of student work, and a listing of the curriculum standards addressed.
A great activity where students write their own mysteries-with a creative twist. Provides a list of resources, and adaptations. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with Crayola.com. Registration is free and takes only a few moments to complete.)
A site focused on the dynasty of the Mayan empire. Includes some great audio and video clips.
Students apply the knowledge gained from the previous lessons and activities in this unit to write draft grant proposals to the U.S. National Institutes of Health outlining their ideas for proposed research using nanoparticles to protect against, detect or treat skin cancer. Through this exercise, students demonstrate their understanding of the environmental factors that contribute to skin cancer, the science and mathematics of UV radiation, the anatomy of human skin, current medical technology applications of nanotechnology and the societal importance of funding research in this area, as well as their communication skills in presenting plans for specific nanoscale research they would conduct using nanoparticles.