Exploring 6 Themes in U.S. Government Units
If you're looking for new ways to teach U.S. Government units, we’ve got your social studies class covered. Join...
6 Must-Ask Questions in Your Teaching Interview
Do you have an upcoming teaching interview? Congratulations! Landing a teaching job is more than just having...
A Guide to Thriving in Your First Year at a New School
Are you starting fresh at a new school? Whether you're a seasoned teacher or fresh out of college,...
Open House Dos and Don'ts: What Not to Do to Make a Lasting Impression
Welcome, educators, to the nerve-wracking yet exciting event known as Open House. It'...
Navigating Conflicts: Effective Strategies for Resolving Parent-Teacher Differences
You're in the middle of a busy school day, juggling lesson plans,...
Teaching Resourcefulness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
If we made a laundry list of topics that teachers are most worried about right now, it might...
What Do Teachers Want for 2024
By many accounts, 2023 was the smoothest year in education settings since the pandemic began in 2020. While any progress is...
6 Ways to Handle the Distracting Kid So Students Can Focus
Some kids need a little extra attention, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Still, it can...
Rebuilding a Nation: The Reconstruction Era Simulation
Lesson Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will have a deeper understanding of the...
Chemical Reaction Carnival
Lesson Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and explain different types of chemical...
Picture It: Using Visuals to Infer
Lesson Objective: Students will develop their inferential thinking skills. They will learn to analyze and draw...
Beyond the Letters: Insights on Navigating Dyslexia in Education
An often overlooked learning disability, dyslexia can be a frustrating struggle for...
Time to Listen—7 Tips for a Better Lecture
Lectures are a classroom staple that sometimes gets a bad rap. You know the information is valuable and...
Unconditional Positive Regard: A Life-Changing Message for Students
What does it feel like to walk into a room where everyone greets you with smiles and...
What Is Trauma-informed Teaching? Creating a Safe Space for Learning
For many students, the walls of your classroom just might be the safest or most...
5 Concepts for Applying Math Skills to Real-World Situations
If you've ever been asked, "When am I ever going to use this in real life?" from your...
Gallery Walks in the Classroom: Opportunities for Creative Feedback
Are you ready to inject a burst of creativity into your teaching routine? Well, buckle...
Four Ways to Increase Student Choice
As we grow up, we forget how few choices students have. Adults are used to managing our days to a certain extent, from...
Designing Rube Goldberg Contraptions
Duration: 3-4 hours
Grade Level Options
The lesson plan is designed to be adaptable for various grade levels. The...
Interactive Tribal Maps: Journey Across Native America
Duration: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Grade Level: 6-8
Objective
Students will gain an understanding...