Washington Education Association
Preparing a More Useful Sub Plan for Your Substitute Teacher
Make your substitute's life easier by using the prompts on a one-page resource to a craft a profile of your classes and your daily routines. A great-first page for a substitute teacher folder.
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Play It Safe on the Playground: Lesson Plan
This lesson plan provides plenty of activity suggestions for reinforcing playground safety. Although this is designed for primary students, it could certainly be adapted to other grades.
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Earthquake on the Playground
In this experiment, students go outside and create a simulation of P and S waves traveling across a 30-meter span. This is repeated using a 30-meter square. They experiment with P and S wave behavior, record results, and use...
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Peaceful Playgrounds: Playground Safety Rules
This article explains the importance for establishing rules. You'll also find guidelines for playground etiquette and safety ideas for various pieces of equipment.