http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson_plans/articles The Search Engine for Teachers http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/language-arts/a-reading-state-of-mind You can create and support student literacy skills through independent reading. Dawn Dodson Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/language-arts/a-reading-state-of-mind http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/biology/ecosystems-a-home-by-any-other-name Students can learn more about the parts of ecosystems through exploration and hands on activities. Lynsey Peterson Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/biology/ecosystems-a-home-by-any-other-name http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson-planning-article/social-studies/the-significance-of-labor-day Labor Day provides a way to introduce students to the issues of the labor movement. Marie Carney Hossfeld Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson-planning-article/social-studies/the-significance-of-labor-day http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/history/an-exploration-of-leonardo-da-vincis-life-and-work The original Renaissance man, da Vinci is a wonderful subject through which to discuss history, art and science. Daniella Garran Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/history/an-exploration-of-leonardo-da-vincis-life-and-work http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/elementary-science/science-performance-assessment You can use performance assessments to obtain a richer and more complete picture of what your students know. Jennifer Sinsel Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:30:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/elementary-science/science-performance-assessment http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/elementary-language-arts/what-kind-of-school-would-you-wish-for Build safe and supportive school and classroom environments by focusing on lessons that bring the school community together. Alison Panik Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/elementary-language-arts/what-kind-of-school-would-you-wish-for http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/history/self-portraiture-in-art A study in self-portraiture can be a great way to begin the school year. Daniella Garran Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/history/self-portraiture-in-art http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/literature/sentence-structure-lessons By using games, activities, and incorporating technology teachers can make sentence structure lesson plans interesting. Amy Wilding Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/literature/sentence-structure-lessons http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/biology/lab-safety Teaching the importance of safety in the science laboratory is a necessary part of the curriculum. Lynsey Peterson Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/biology/lab-safety http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/history/technology-of-colonial-america By learning about the technology of Colonial America, students can gain a greater appreciation of history. Daniella Garran Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.lessonplanet.com/article/history/technology-of-colonial-america