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Memorial Day Lesson Plans and Activities for K-12 Students
April 25th, 2013
Memorial Day, once known as Decoration Day, was created as a day to honor military men and women who died while serving the nation. While many in popular culture characterize the holiday as the “start of summer,” the true meaning of the …
Develop a Professional E-Mail Address
November 19th, 2012
Students should complete the following. 1) Write down their First Name Initials. Ex. B, for Barbara. 2) Write down their Full Last name or Sir name. Ex. Boxer 3) Separate the first and last name with a (.) or (dash-). Ex. B.Boxer …
Did You Know… Game
October 19th, 2012
YOU WILL NEED: ONE WHITEBOARD WHITE BOARD MARKERS HOW TO PLAY: 1. PICK 1 STUDENT TO WRITE SOMETHING THEY WOULD LIKE THE CLASS TO KNOW. (SUBJECT ISN’T REQUIRED) 2.Have a quick chat with the students on what it is and what it …
All About Me
April 23rd, 2012
Students will create a 4 slide presentation about themselves. Slide 1: Title Slide Slide 2: Most important aspect of their lives Slide 3: Second most important aspect of their lives Slide 4: What type of future do they see for themselves Step …
Substitute Lesson Plans
April 20th, 2012
Day 1 Substitute Lesson Plan Subject: ________ Period#:______ Time: _______ to _______ Lesson Name: __________________________ TEKS Objective(s): Lesson Objective: The student will: Vocabulary: Preteaching: Assignment to Class: Analysis: Description of Modifications/Accommodations for each Student: Comprehension Monitoring: Homework Assignment:
PowerPoint Templates for Teachers – The Classroom
January 27th, 2012
PowerPoint Templates for Teachers – The Classroom.
Friendship
January 26th, 2012
Outline of Lesson: Introduction: I am a social worker from another elementary school. I talk with students about all kinds of things – feelings (if they are sad, angry, happy), how to take care of their feelings, and friendship and how to …
Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment
January 10th, 2012
Title – Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen HarassmentBy – Jennie WithersGrade Level 9-12 Resource – Hey, Back Off! Tips for Stopping Teen Harassment available at Amazon.com and at Barnes and Noble stores(optional, but will greatly reduce your research time) …
A simple gesture of support
November 20th, 2011
Title – A simple gesture of support By – Janice G Originally, I wanted to be a welfare worker. I wanted to guide others in developing independence and the ability to seek resources to create their own destiny. So instead I’m a …
Interview Handout
October 9th, 2011
Name of interviewer:_________________________________________ Date:______________ Name of applicant:___________________________________________ Interview Practice Questions 1. What is your favorite color and why? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 2. Who do you think is a positive role model and why? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 3. …
Assessments
September 29th, 2011
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS Performance-Based Assessments are meaningful, challenging experiences that involve presenting students with an authentic task, project, or investigation, and then observing, interviewing and/or examining their artifacts and presentations to assess what they actually know and can do. Generative Students and …
Character Education – Two GREAT Questions
September 1st, 2011
Title – Character Education – Two GREAT Questions By – John Bishop Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – 5-12 Message: Every so often you read something that hits you smack in the face. The concept you just read about is one …
College Campus Tour and Museum Trip
August 30th, 2011
Title – College Campus Tour and Museum Trip By – Teal-Rebecca Rogers Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Other Grade Level – 9, 10, or 11, Remedial “Why Don’t We Ever Get to Go?”: College Campus Tour and Museum Trip for …
Autograph Book
August 30th, 2011
Title – Autograph Book By – Marty Crutcher Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 1-4 grades At the end of the school year, I make an AUTOGRAPH BOOK for my students. I design it using Broderbund: THE PRINT …
“How to Get a First Job” is the topic of this mind-map poster creating lesson
August 1st, 2011
Title – First Job and How to Get It By – Charlie Talley Primary Subject – Other Career Exploration Grade Level – 9-12 Objective: Write/draw a “blue print” / “game plan / “road map” mind map for securing your first paid …
Here is a review idea involving bean bags and a felt board
July 25th, 2011
Title – Bean Bag Review Game By – Stephanie Moore Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – Preschool This is a great and fun way to review any concept. In my four-year old kindergarten class, I reviewed shapes, colors and nursery rhyme …
This end-of-year beachball signing activity reminds students that “School was a BALL!”
July 25th, 2011
Title – Third Grade Was a BALL! By – Susan Bruschke Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – 1-5 Thanks to my sister, Kay Ericksen, for this fun end-of-the-school year activity. You will need: * beach balls, enough for your …
This is a Valentine’s game idea called “Hide The Heart”
July 25th, 2011
Title – Hide the Heart By – Debbie Haren Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – Preschool Materials: Construction paper String Scissors Procedure: Take the pink or red construction paper and cut out a heart shape. At the bottom …
This great beginning-of-school idea lets students introduce themselves with a “Box of Me”
July 25th, 2011
Title – Box of Me By – K Tharaldson Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – 6 – 8 On the first day of school in the fall, I come with a shoe box filled with items that are important in my …
TOPIC:Similiarities and Differences of Children’s Lives in Japa
July 25th, 2011
Mary Ann Polowy TOPIC: Using a Map / Using a Compass GRADE: 2-3 OBJECTIVES / PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: The student will be able to: 1) use maps and a compass rose to find a landmark, 2) find North, South, East and West (directions) …
Here students introduce themselves via a 9-square construction paper ME Quilt
July 25th, 2011
Title – ME Quilt for the First Day of School By – April Scurlock Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – K-4 While in college, I had to do a ME Quilt to introduce myself to my classmates. This was a wonderful …
Here’s a great idea for dealing with terrorism called “Links of Compassion”
July 25th, 2011
Title – Links of Compassion By – Shelli Pitner Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Other Grade Level – K-5 Our entire school has become involved in making a paper chain, containing one link for each victim of Tuesday’s Terrorist …
This first day of school “quiz” is a fun “getting to know you” and your expectations activity.
July 25th, 2011
Title – First Day of School Quiz By – Kathy Primary Subject – Other – Beginning of School Activity Grade Level – 4-7 On the first day of school, I tend to stress my poor students out by telling them that I …
Beautiful Beautiful Deeds
July 25th, 2011
By – Nan Ray PURPOSE: To help students understand that when they are kind to people, it makes other people appreciative and makes the ‘good deed doer’ understand how helping others can make everyone involved feel good. Encourages kindness. MATERIALS NEEDED: For …
This is a community problem solving lesson using the POOCH method and a multimedia presentation
July 25th, 2011
Here’s a detailed Christmas mural idea the entire class will enjoy making
July 25th, 2011
Title – Christmas decor & fun By – Tonya Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – pre-k Idea: Make a dramatic Christmas mural everyone can enjoy and participate in. Materials: Green wrapping paper; white & colored paper; red, yellow & orange cellophane …
This life skills lesson teaches basic auto maintenance
July 25th, 2011
Title – Auto Mechanics Preparation By – Kathleen Wild Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – 8-12 Procedure: Type up a numbered chart for your student(s): 1. Checking the oil in your car or truck 2. Check the transmission fluid …
This lesson is called “Adjective and Adverb Taboo”
July 25th, 2011
Adjective/Adverb “Taboo” by Steve Garcia Grades 9-12 Materials: several slips of paper with simple subject + verb sentences (The child laughed.) This game is played similar to the popular game of “Taboo.” Divide class into four equal teams. One member chooses a …
Here are some ideas for Teachers and Students to Get To Know Each Other
July 25th, 2011
Title – Getting to Know You By – Kelly Gregor Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 1-5 Hello. As a recent graduate, I was constantly looking for ways to get my students to know me as well …
This is an end-of-year class Memory Book and poster contest idea
July 25th, 2011
Title – Memory BookBy – Melissa SmithPrimary Subject – OtherGrade Level – Any Note: This activity will keep students busy during those last few days of school. I teach 6th grade science and English, but this activity could be used in any …
This “All About Me” homework results in a parental picture display
July 25th, 2011
Title – All About Me “Homework” By – Julie Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – P-K During the first week of school, I send home a sheet of paper with questions all about the student. Examples would be their name, what …
This idea for Coping with Terrorism is called Peace Pledge and is also helpful for Flag Day
July 25th, 2011
Title – Peace Pledge By – Janis Majewski Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 3-6 I used this lesson with my children after the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01. We are an upstate community of New York and …
This part of the Magnetism Unit is on What Attracts
July 25th, 2011
Title – Magnetism – What Magnets Attract By – Gareth Wicker Subject – Science Grade Level – 2nd grade Content Overview: The students will learn that magnets only attract certain items, and that not all metals are attracted to magnets. They will …
This “Personality Sack” idea presents the student to his classmates
July 25th, 2011
Title – Personality Sacks By – Debbie Davlin Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – 4-5 For our first class meeting, you will have a homework assignment. We will do a get-acquainted activity for our first day. You will be doing an …
This Driver’s Education lesson brainstorms causes for the breakdown of the highway system
July 25th, 2011
Title – Breakdowns in the Highway Transportation System (HTS) By – John P. McIntyre Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – 9-12 Concept/ Topic to Teach: Risk Factors of the HTS General Goal(s): The student will be introduced to the highway …
People-Search Bingo is a well-developed getting-acquainted idea
July 25th, 2011
Title – Getting Acquainted: People Search Bingo By – Tracie Meloy Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – 3-5 This is a great game that I’ve used the first week of school for years. It can be saved and is appropriate to …
In this hi-tech lesson, ESL learners create a video in English about Chinese culture
July 25th, 2011
Here’s a clever idea for seating children by matching playing cards
July 25th, 2011
Title – Seating children By – Carissa Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – any Purpose: to create a fair seating arrangement Materials: 2 decks of cards To create a fair seating arrangement, bring in a deck of playing cards and have …
This is a music rhythm filler activity
July 25th, 2011
Title – Stump the Student By – Lynn Primary Subject – Music Secondary Subject – Other Grade Level – K-6 This is a great rhythm activity when there is a little time left and you don’t want to move on to the …
“The Living Rope” is a powerful idea for visually showing kids the impact of their current choices on the rest of their life
July 25th, 2011
Title – The Living Rope By – Kenny Kiskis Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – K-5 Procedure: To demonstrate the impact the first 18 years has on the remainder of a person’s life, ClassroomProducts.com has developed the concept …
This part is for developing a “Family Command Post”
July 25th, 2011
Title – Family Involvement-Family Command Post By – Audrey Pruitt Subject – Other Grade Level – all This will be an area designated in our classroom for family members. It will have supplies for projects (such as science discovery days), as well …
Here’s an outline of grading yips for teachers of all grade levels
July 25th, 2011
Title – Grading with Focus By – Lesley F. Deutsch Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Other Grade Level – For Teachers Grading with a focus On Improving Student Learning. Assessment, including grading, should focus on improving student learning. Development …
Lesson four is on Writing Memos
July 25th, 2011
Title – Technical Writing Unit By – Marci Sabin Subject – Language Arts, Other Grade Level – High School LESSON FOUR Topic: Writing Memos Concept: Purpose and outline of a memo Skills: Write a memo with following the instructions. Lesson Objectives: Students …
In this classroom mapping activity, students match classroom photos to a classroom map
July 25th, 2011
Title – Visual map of the classroom By – Frances Dorsett Primary Subject – Other Grade Level – Pre-K Show the children some photos of areas in the classroom. They must go and stand in those areas. On a large sheet of …
Here is an idea for an open-house display
July 25th, 2011
Title – Open House Display By – Ginga Higgins Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 1-4 This makes an impressive display at Open House. Have each student lie down on a piece of butcher paper. Trace the …
A lesson using the “Frog And Toad” series that helps with Emotions
July 25th, 2011
Title – Guess My Feeling By – Jamie Rettke Subject – Language Arts, Other Grade Level – 1-3 Topic: Identification of different emotions people have Grade level: second grade – bilingual Student objectives: when asked, the students will be able to: 1. …
Here’s a Class Management idea for Calming students with ADHD
July 25th, 2011
Title – Calming ADHD children By – Ginger Canfield Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 2-4 An ADHD child is often calmed by repetitious actions. This may be as simple as erasing the Board or cleaning a table …
Here’s a Graphing idea for St. Patrick’s Day using Lucky Charms Cereal
July 25th, 2011
Title – Lucky Charms By – Jill Primary Subject – Other Secondary Subjects – Grade Level – 2-3 A fun St.Patrick’s Day activity using the cereal Lucky Charms! Have a worksheet made up listing the different type of “charms” found in the …
A Good Back-to-School Idea: Me Bags (An Alternate Version)
July 25th, 2011
Title – First Day Intros By – Maxine Johnson The “Me Bags” (a lesson idea here on LessonPlansPage.com for the first day of school) were a great idea. I used them last year with a different slant. I placed items in a …
Here’s a lesson idea for building Last Name Recognition in young students
July 25th, 2011
Title – Last Name (Surname) Recognition By – Heidi Mosser Subject – Other Grade Level – Pre-K-Kindergarten I was amazed at the number of my five year olds who did not recognize their surnames, so I set out to incorporate this information …
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