Bats in the Classroom
October is the perfect time to work bats into the curriculum -- to teach about some of the misconceptions often held about these interesting creatures of nature. Included: Activities and resources for teaching about bats.
The Great Depression
The anniversary of Black Tuesday -- the Stock Market Crash of October 29, 1929 -- is the perfect opportunity to teach students about the causes and the effects of the Great Depression.
Substitute Survival
Whether you are a substitute teacher whose lessons fall short of filling up the day or a permanent classroom teacher whose days involve lots of transitional moments, these lessons will work for you. Included: Ten fun activities for anytime.
More Timely Lessons Current Events in the Classroom Halloween Fun Take Your Pick of Pumpkin Lessons Historical Figure Day Writing Halloween Epitaph Poetry Election 2010 Computer Sabotage Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan of the Day
See lesson plans posted on recent days: Mondays Lesson Plan of the Day Taking Stock in the Stock Market
Track the ups and downs of the stock market -- and the reasons for those fluctuations too. (Grades 4-12) Tuesdays Lesson Plan of the Day Where Are They Today?
Explore the history of native peoples of the United States. (Grades 3-8) Wednesdays Lesson Plan of the Day The Story of Louis Braille
Learn about Louis Brailles system for the blind. Use an online Braille translator. (Grades 3-8) Thursdays Lesson of the Day
Follow directions to create parachutes that safely carry paperclip passengers. (Grades K-4) Fridays Lesson of the Day
Battling boredom in Civil War days; a Venn diagram activity. (Grades 3-8)
Friday Fun
Ellis Island simulation increases students understanding, empathy.
Box Cars and One-Eyed Jacks Math Games With Joanne and Jane
This week: Factor Find.
Learning Game of the Week
Explore similarities, differences with this twist on Simon Says.
Vicki Cobbs Show-Biz Science
Stop keys from falling to the floor in this amazing feat.
From Our
Early Childhood
Activity Bank
Special Activities for Learning About Bats, More Where Are You?: How Bats Find Their Way Bats and the Food Chain Comparing Bats and Birds Lets Write Bat Poems Make a Classroom Bat Cave Make a Batty Snack November: A Giving Month
From the Learning Machine
Explore the coolest resources on the Web. From the Reading Machine Dress Up Olivia reinforces reading skills. (Grades K-2) From the Math Machine The Crazy Pattern Machine is a fun Web site for teaching about math patterns. (Grades K-3) From the Science Machine
Use Dancing Penny to explore the topics of heat, energy, and air pressure. (Grades K-12)
Teacher-Submitted Lesson Plans Teacher Lesson #1
Shaving Cream Spelling offers hands-on practice -- and clean desks! Teacher Lesson #2
The book Rainbow Fish offers lessons in manners and sharing. Teacher Lesson #3
Good deeds reap rewards as students recognize their peers.
More Lesson Ideas Technology Lesson Plans Mystery State Early Childhood Themes Phonics Word Search
Bulletin Boards That Teach Bulletin Boards That Teach Will This Turkey Be Dressed By Thanksgiving? -- Challenge students to read a specific number of books before Thanksgiving break.
5-Minute Fillers
Volume 31.
Month of Fun: October
See some timely, fun, and educational Web resources for kids: United Nations Day Jigsaw Puzzle (Grades 3-12) Pablo Picasso Coloring Page (Grades 2-5) What Time Is It? Quiz (Grades K-2) Baseball Word Unscramble (Grades 3-5) Virtual Jack-o-Lantern (Grades PreK-3) Algebra Vocabulary Matching Game (Grades 9-12) President John Adams Coloring Page (Grades K-4)
Just for This Month!
See our October Month of Fun, October Word Search, and October Coloring Calendar. PLUS! Create your own work sheets for this months holidays and special days.
Best Books for Teaching About…
Each week, Education World presents our Editors Choices for the best books for teaching about popular classroom themes. Check out our choices and add your own recommendations to the Readers Voices section of this weeks themed booklists.
Best Books for Teaching About...Colonial America
Best Books for Teaching About...Smoking
See more great books for students and classroom teaching themes.
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