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Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007: Graphing Activity
Seventh graders practice identifying coordinates by examining a city map. In this graphing lesson plan, 7th graders create coordinate directions on an index card and practice locating these locations on a grid. Students read and...
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Measurements
Seventh graders solve word problems involving real world situation. For this geometry lesson, 7th graders solve problems related to volume. They apply the formulas taught in geometry.
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Using the Internet to Learn the Internet
Seventh graders investigate the key terms and concepts of the Internet. The explore web pages to define the terms and concepts and word process to design an assessment which becomes a reference sheet.
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Function Machines
Sixth graders complete a function table and determine a rule for the use of one. They graph different functons from the tables. The analogy of a machine is used as an example for teaching students about functions.
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Magnets
Second graders participate in a teacher demonstration of the polarity of magnets. They observe how magnets repel and attract items before drawing their observations on worksheets. They manipulate the donut magnets, discuss their action...
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Creating And Implementing Web Quests
Students in teacher preparation take a look at using webquests as part of the curriculum. They research what subjects the quests could be used as teaching tools to support. The instructor models a well prepared webquest and then the...
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Guidelines for Sexual Health Information and Disease Prevention
Students describe effective sex education and its outcomes. They provide a tool for educators, policy-makers and others to evaluate existing or new programs, curricula or policies. Students comprehend that sex education refers both to...
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Compare and Contrast
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the similarities and differences found in literature or content teaching. The sheet can be used for a variety of subjects.
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My Pyramid
Students complete a graphing activity to learn about fruits and vegetables as well as their nutritional qualities. In this fruits and vegetables instructional activity, students complete a series of activities that help teach them about...
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Chester Town ResolutionsFrom the Gazette, May 21, 1774
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding the British shipment of tea. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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The Stamp Act
In this teaching American history worksheet, learners examine a primary source document regarding the Stamp Act. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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Do not Tax the Colonies
In this teaching primary resources worksheet, young scholars read and excerpt of an interview with Benjamin Franklin regarding taxation . Students read the excerpt and discuss its significance.
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Transcription of the Virginia Declaration
In this teaching primary resources worksheet, students read a transcription of the Virgina Declaration . Students read the excerpt and discuss its significance.
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Hallie Flanagan Before Hearings. Special Committee on Un-American Activities #2
In this teaching American history worksheet, students examine a primary source document regarding the Hallie Flannigan hearing on un-American activities. Students discuss their impressions of the document.
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Gandhi on Poverty, Violence, and Well-Being of All
Eighth graders explore the concept of Sarvodaya. In this nonviolent resistance lesson, 8th graders listen to a lecture about Gandhi's teachings and determine how poverty is a form of violence.
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Paradigm Shift: Gandhian Nonviolence and the Concept of Power
Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this social justice lesson, students examine sources regarding the teachings of Mohandas Gandhi pertaining to nonviolent...
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Is Modern Civilization Civilized?
Students examine the concept of civility. In this modern civilization activity, students study Gandhi's teaching about the attributes of civilized societies and discuss how they can contribute to fostering civilization in their own...
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Soul Force and Its Contributions to Nonviolent Movements and Self Empowerment
Fifth graders explore the concept of Satyagraha. In this nonviolent resistance lesson, 5th graders listen to a lecture about Gandhi's teachings and determine how the soul force contributes to a sense of self empowerment.
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Teaching Strategies and Laboratory
Learners reflect on a new concept by having the teacher prompt them with a specific question. They use their science handbook to look up keywords within the topic question asked. Students use this only as a rerence to gain knowledge on...
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Teaching About Asia; Freeman Seminar
Young scholars integrate the study of photography and Eastern Culture for the purpose of increasing artistic expression. They produce high quality photographs in conjunction with conducting research with meaningful writing produced with...
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Looking at the Civil War through the lens of local history." Teaching
Students research life in Plymouth during the Civil War. Using the internet and other resources, students examine the historical effects of the Civil War. In groups, they publish a newspaper explaining the events of the day.
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Ecology Integration Using IMovie
Amazing! Any 5th grader would be more than willing to participate in this project. Students are broken into groups, each group reads one book from a list of five. They use their book as the basis for choosing an animal and environment to...
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Building Arrays Using Excel Spreadsheets
Students create arrays using Microsoft Excel. In this technology-based math instructional activity, students expand their knowledge of multiplication by creating arrays on the computer using a spreadsheet program such as Microsoft Excel.
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The Brooklyn Museum of Art Newspaper
Students create newspapers. In this technology skills lesson, students create a newspaper layout using a word processor program. The newspaper features stories regarding the Brooklyn Museum of Art.