Pronouns are a very common part of speech. Young readers are exposed to words such as: he, her, I, we, they, and she. They realize that a pronoun can replace the name of a person, or an object. The last slide challenges pupils to work...

Looking for a thorough description of how to effectively write a speech? This presentation includes all sorts of good tips on how to construct and deliver a speech. Each student writes and delivers a speech about a state park of their...

Challenge your class with this place value activity. There are ten sets of four numbers, and they use three number from each set, to construct the smallest number possible. This is a great game to play prior to introducing decimals and...

Build number sense and make learning multiples a simple task with this helpful presentation. The multiples of two, five, and ten are represented first as number patterns. Learners will be able to construct rules based on what they see....

Project managers can add another cog in the wheel of understanding. This guide to business process modelling shows how to construct and use a process map to handle major projects. Tip: While the resource is intended for a vocational...

Step-by-step instructions for constructing a miniature traffic light make up this Picasa presentation. Directions are accompanied by high-quality photographs. This would make a worthy group project in an upper elementary or middle school...

Young historians are given a thorough introduction to ancient Middle East geography and the patriarchs of ancient Israel with a PowerPoint presentation and supplemental worksheets. Topics covered include Abraham as the...

Adult language learners will benefit from this 20-slide presentation about active and passive voice constructions. Learners craft active and passive voice questions in the simple present and simple past tenses.

Investigate the construction of the electric circuit with a thorough presentation that provides a solid background for each type of circuit. After introducing key vocabulary, the lesson goes on to explain circuit design.

Functions model relationships between quantities. The Smarter Balanced sample items demonstrate the assessment strategies for eighth grade function modeling standards. Items range from constructing linear functions from a table and a...

Here is a clever way to get your pupils thinking about a science topic they'd like to research for a report, or a project they'd like to do for a science fair. The three-step process is easy to follow, and it really should help your...

A great way to introduce the concepts of data collection, bar charts, and data analysis. Learners see how their teacher used the data from fifty of her friends to construct a bar chart showing their favorite toys.

High-frequency words can be used to construct simple phrases. Each of the 99 slides contains a 2-3 word phrase constructed using basic sight words. Could be used for early elementary or ESL.

The creation of Versailles is the subject of this presentation, as well as Louis XIV's self-centered "absolutism." Briefly detailing the construction costs - both monetary and human - and the glorious results of the endeavor, this...

Sixth graders review the definition of adjectives and synonyms. Then, they produce a poem using as many of those words as they can. This language arts PowerPoint also reviews the elements necessary to construct a poem.

Not going into depth on any one topic, this Earth science presentation skims the crust. It touches on the materials that construct the crust and then moves into plate tectonics. This is a useful and colorful note-taking guide for your...

A striking PowerPoint that presents the Yohkoh Telescope, some information about its construction, and the amazing x-ray images of the sun that have been captured. Specific information about the electromagnetic phenomena is given. This...

Explore the world of home repair using this ESL presentation. With terms like construction worker, painter, and electrician, the vivid and clear illustrations on each slide will help your beginning ESL learners identify various...

Use this straightforward presentation as a basic guide to your grammar unit. With explanations of the parts of a simple sentence (subject, verb, direct object), the slideshow is a good way to reinforce students' prior knowledge about...

By fourth grade, most students are able to construct fairly well-thought-out sentences. Make sure your class is on the right track by frequently introducing concepts of proper punctuation. Each slide contains rules and examples...

How did ancient Romans get from here to there? They build roads, just like we do today! This presentation provides extremely simplistic drawings and explanations as to how Roman roads were constructed. Tip: Ask the class how they think...

The teaching of how to write limericks is the focus of this presentation. Learners see verses such as: "There was an old man from Blackneath, Who sat down on his set of false teeth. He said, in his pain, 'I've done it again, I've bitten...

Here is a short, ten-slide presentation which gives your students important tips on how to construct a well-written report. Tips include: putting questions into your report to make your readers think, and, how to end the report. Some...

This compelling presentation shows pupils how to write sentences that will persuade. Word choice and tone are the two focuses. Many fine tips are given, such as: sentences focus on the positive and ignore the negative, and they use...