In this lesson, high school students read quotes and relate them to events that took place in the 1960s. Provided are the quotes, discussion questions, and suggestions for class activities. (RM)

Lessons on using maps to look for a new home are described. Data collectd from a questionnaire were compared by the students. (MNS)

A substitute teacher advises regular teachers to support effective substitute teaching by maintaining a seating chart, leaving detailed lesson plans, grading work done in their absence, and training students to sit quietly awaiting class. (MJL)

An audio-cassette lesson packet is suggested as a substitute plan. Procedures for developing such a packet are provided, including a sample script and worksheet on the topic of coping with death. (JN)

A 12-lesson course using a microcomputer with second graders was developed by a parent and a teacher. In addition to the course outline, specific suggestions for conducting the course are given. (MNS)

A format developed at the University of Illinois is presented, to facilitate joint planning (by vocational teachers and special education teachers) of lessons that will be successful with special-needs students in regular vocational education classrooms. (AJ)

Described is a social studies unit designed to help elementary school children understand the process of elections through participation in a mock election. Teaching preparation is discussed and activities for each day of the 18-day unit are presented. (Author/DB)

Discover how two of education's most powerful frameworks can team up to provide your school with a comprehensive and in-depth approach to ensure all students are learning at maximum levels. The leading experts on Differentiated Instruction and Understanding by Design explain how to connect these two approaches and use their combined power to: (1)…

In this lesson, students draw on their previous studies of American history and culture as they analyze primary sources from "Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s" in the American Memory collection. A close reading of two documents relating to Jackie Robinson's breaking of the racial barrier in professional baseball…

British poet Edward Lear (1812-1888) is widely recognized as the father of the limerick form of poetry and is well known for his nonsense poems. In the first lesson for grades 3-5, which focuses on Lear's nonsense poem "The Owl and the Pussy Cat," students learn about nonsense poetry as well as the various poetic techniques and devices…

Join Carol Ann Tomlinson and Cindy A. Strickland in the continuing exploration of how real teachers incorporate differentiation principles and strategies throughout an entire instructional unit. Focusing on the high school grades, but applicable at all levels, Differentiation in Practice, Grades 9?12 will teach anyone interested in designing and…

This lesson plan based on "Freak the Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick includes the modeling and practicing of specific reading comprehension strategies, vocabulary and word study, a figurative language activity, and a selection of final projects which can be used for assessment with the accompanying rubric. During three 60-minute sessions for four…

This book presents six units filled with games, hints, and special game variations for teaching elementary school physical education classes. It is intended to help physical education teachers increase the time students are active in class, minimize discipline problems, develop healthy attitudes that lead to a lifetime of physical activity, save…

This book contains a collection of division lessons that support curriculum and instruction. It is expected that 3rd and 4th grade students will establish a firm foundation of understanding and skills in division. The lessons address broader goals of division instruction and are aimed at supporting students' growth toward proficiency based on…

Arithmetic is the major focus of elementary mathematics instruction. This book offers lessons for developing children's numerical understanding and skills. The lessons help children learn to estimate, understand numerical relationships, develop number sense, compute mentally and with paper and pencil, and use arithmetic as a tool to solve…