Jigsaw StrategyOct. 6, 2020 • Studies Weekly Grade Levels: 3-5 Strands: Civics and Government, Geography, Economics, History Why: (Purpose) Cooperative Learning Collaborative team-based tasks Encourages responsibility and self-management Deep Learning…
Lesson 5: Electing Congress and the President (Grades 4-5)Oct. 7, 2020 • Studies Weekly Objective for the Lesson: This lesson will examine how members of Congress and the president are…
Lesson 12: Election and Electoral College (Grades K-3)Oct. 12, 2020 • Studies Weekly Background Knowledge for Teachers: In the beginning of the United States, the Founding Fathers didn’t want a…
Lesson 11: Our National Election (K-3)Oct. 12, 2020 • Studies Weekly Background Knowledge for Teachers: Political parties are not unique to America. Wherever there are governments, there are oppositional groups.…
Lesson 4: How Does Our Government Work?Sept. 18, 2020 • Studies Weekly Learning Objectives: Students will identify the three branches of the federal government. Students will identify the officials who…
Lesson 5: Who Can Run For OfficeSept. 18, 2020 • Studies Weekly Learning Objectives: Students will learn the qualifications for people running for office. The U.S. Constitution details specific qualifications…
Teacher Background Knowledge: Stress is a normal part of life. How someone responds to stress can determine whether it becomes eustress or distress. Sleep, nutrition, and coping strategies heavily impact…
Here’s an example of a lesson from our new ELA/Summer School extended learning program, which is available to order for 2022-2023. Teacher Background: The ART OF THE BRICK is a…
Well-Being Lesson Plan: Physical Health Teacher Background: Students will learn about physical health and how to support it. Lesson Plan: Read the article “Physical Well-Being” to the class. Have students…
Teacher Background: Students will learn about the law of conservation of mass. They will conduct several experiments and make graphs to show that mass is conserved. Students will discover that…