Instructional Planning & Strategies Lesson Plans

Eighth graders teach Grade 3s. They exercise their potential to be role models for younger students and begin to understand the importance of building self-esteem in themselves and others. They speak publicly, share knowledge and learn actual teaching strategies. They participate in active evaluation of their own work and the work of the Grade 3 students.

Students are introduced to teaching strategies for meeting the needs of students with disabilities in general education settings. Teachers become familiar with the various modifications, interventions, accommodations and strategies that help teach students with disabilities in general education.

Students reflect on a new concept by having the teacher prompt them with a specific question. They use their science handbook to look up keywords within the topic question asked. Students use this only as a rerence to gain knowledge on a specific topic.

Ninth graders evaluate the use of radiation in medical procedures. In this biology lesson plan students compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. They research the different applications of radiation.

Seventh graders identify and classify trees from their communities by using many different teaching strategies.

Eleventh graders design and build their own solar cars. In this physics lesson, 11th graders explain the photoelectric effect. They discuss the pros and cons of using solar power as an energy source.

This is a thouroughly explained expository reading lesson that delves into a variety of research-baed practice, including Bloom's Taxonomy and Reciprocal Teaching. Vocabulary is front-loaded before elementary students listen, read, and write responses to articles from the February 2006 issue of Click Magazine. They engage in reading comprehension activities in whole group, small group, and individual sessions.

Examine legal issues in technology in an analytical way using an approach that will enable learners to understand the importance of utilizing technology to aid in the persuasive process in the courtroom. Since the United States consists of a system of civil laws, family laws, criminal laws, and federal laws, the young scholars should have some common understanding about what happens when someone goes to trial.

Students Discuss the contributions of Albert Maysles to documentary filmmaking and learn how to correctly operate video recording and editing equipment to create a short film.

High school learners view a video clip about how taking a journey can change a person's outlook on life. They write a paragraph about a place that uses imagery and tone to create a specfic effect. They evaluate their journal entries as well.