A learning activity for the Scoop on Soils book in the Elementary …
A learning activity for the Scoop on Soils book in the Elementary GLOBE Series. Students will make predictions about what they think they will find in a sample of soil. They will investigate the sample and sort out the various items they find. Next they will spend time outside observing one or more sites to see what they find in the soil. After recording and sharing their observations they will create their own stories about the things they found in the soil. The purpose of the activity is to learn about natural things commonly found in soil and how these things impact how the soil looks and feels as well as to introduce students to the concept of decomposition. After completing this activity, students will know about various things found in soil including rocks, critters, roots, and other organic material. They will also understand that animals and microorganisms aid in the decomposition process that contributes organic materials to soils.
A learning activity for the "Do You Know That Clouds Have Names?" …
A learning activity for the "Do You Know That Clouds Have Names?" book in the Elementary GLOBE series. Students will explore the difference between the three types of contrails, make observations of contrails outside, and record their observations. Fifteen minutes later they will make follow-up observations to see how the contrails they observed have changed. The purpose of the activity is to help students identify contrails and learn to distinguish between the three types of contrails and to understand that contrails are human-made and some contrails become clouds in the sky. Students will be able to (1) identify the three types of contrails; (2) understand that contrails are created by jet airplanes; and (3) understand that some contrails become clouds.
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. …
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. The fractional value is shown on a number line after you check to see if your fraction is correct. Equivalent Fraction Finder is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. …
Visually represent two unique fractions that are equivalent to a given fraction. The fractional value is shown on a number line as you color in the fraction. Equivalent Fraction Pointer is one of the Interactivate assessment explorers.
This site offers geography and history activities showing how two years in …
This site offers geography and history activities showing how two years in history had an indelible impact on American politics and culture. Students interpret historical maps, identify territories acquired by the U.S., identify states later formed from these territories, examine the territorial status of Texas, and identify political, social, and economic issues related to the expansion of the U.S. in the 1840s.
This lesson considers how the character of American politics changed between the …
This lesson considers how the character of American politics changed between the 1820s and the 1850s as a result of growing popular participation. America in Class Lessons are tailored to meet the Common Core State Standards. The Lessons present challenging primary resources in a classroom-ready format, with background information and analytical strategies that enable teachers and students to subject texts and images to the close reading called for in the Standards.
Experience Life is a Twin Cities-based magazine and was established in 2001. …
Experience Life is a Twin Cities-based magazine and was established in 2001. Now Experience Life is published 10 times a year by Life Time Fitness, a leading healthy-way-of life company and operator of 118 premier health and fitness clubs in the United States and Canada. Experience Life magazine is available both by subscription and on select newstands in 50 states. However, their website provides a plethora of useful resources for health and physical education teachers and their students. The magazine gets regular praise from readers for being one of the best-researched, most reliable and most forward-thinking magazines of its time. It has great articles, videos, and resources providing viewers with a wide variety of information within the topic areas of nutrition, exercise, and mental/emotional health. Any educator would benefit from the use of this resource, as it contents span across multiple content areas.
Students are guided through an Explanatory piece of writing. The teacher leads …
Students are guided through an Explanatory piece of writing. The teacher leads them through an organizational structure to support their writing from the introduction through a conclusion. Explicit strategies and and handout is avaialable for students as a scaffold as they write.
Helping student select information resources in a digital/technological environment is crucial as …
Helping student select information resources in a digital/technological environment is crucial as we move forward to library planning. I would use this as part of a lesson on using Badgerlink and, more specifically, Explora resources. This can be used as a culminating activity after you have already taught the students how to use Explora and can be used to assess how well the students have learned what you have taught. Pair children up to complete the scavenger hunt as teams. Provide prizes or badges for completion.
This project aims to inform and connect students at Bayfield with career …
This project aims to inform and connect students at Bayfield with career opportunities within Red Cliff. It is a major employer in our area and offers a variety of different work opportunities. Although not every district has a similar relationship with Red Cliff, many of the lessons and strategies we are exploring could be used in any community trying to highlight a major employer, whether that be a Native American sovereign nation, a university, local government or some other organization. We are trying to develop awareness of career opportunities both by creating visuals to hang around the school and facilitating a speaker series. We are also developing lessons for the math, science and language classrooms with community partners, so students get to connect classroom learning with local careers and get hands-on experience working alongside Red Cliff employees. Introduction Video
This interactive mathematics resource allows the user to explore the outcomes resulting …
This interactive mathematics resource allows the user to explore the outcomes resulting from tossing a coin, rolling a die, and using a spinner to perform single and double event probabilities. The resource includes print activities, solutions, learning strategies, and a board game.
This resource blends nicely with the 1920s and F. Scott Fitzgerald's, The …
This resource blends nicely with the 1920s and F. Scott Fitzgerald's, The Great Gatsby. The movie is a fictional exploration of Humanities in this time. It also provides benefits on at least three levels. It allows students to visualize famous writers and artists who worked in Paris during the 1920s. The story itself is valuable, raising the issue of how best to use the past. It can also serve to acquaint students with the City of Paris, one of the great cities of the world.
In this activity students learn to use two different equations for modeling …
In this activity students learn to use two different equations for modeling real-life situations that involve exponential decay. This is the third of three activities about Exponential Functions. The associated lesson plan and student assessment questions can be found at: https://concord.org/projects/smartgraphs#curriculum and clicking on “Algebra†and then “Exponential Functions.â€Â
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