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Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5): Edible Water Bottles - Biodegradable Polymer Science Grades 3–5 hands-on lesson: mix alginate + calcium to craft edible water bubbles, test polymer strength, and explore eco-friendly packaging.
The Admin Angle: Building a Distributed Leadership Team Distributed leadership guide: empower teacher-leaders, ease principal workload, boost student success with proven strategies & tools.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades K-2): Underwater Robotics Relay: Building and Racing Submarine Models K-2 STEM lesson: build buoyant bottle submarines, explore buoyancy & propulsion, race models, record data, boost problem-solving.
Literacy Stations: A Dynamic Approach to Differentiated Reading Instruction Transform reading blocks with literacy stations—differentiated activities that boost engagement, fluency, and personalized instruction.
Paid-members only Lesson Plan (Grades 9-12): Philosophy and Ethics - Exploring Fundamental Questions High school philosophy lesson: explore key questions, analyze ethical dilemmas, craft reflective essays, and debate to build critical thinking.
Innovative Homework Strategies: Quality Over Quantity Reinvent homework with project-based, flipped, and real-world tasks that boost engagement and learning—quality beats quantity.
Bridging the Digital Divide: Innovative EdTech Solutions for Equitable Education Explore EdTech innovations—affordable devices, mobile learning, community Wi-Fi—to bridge the digital divide and achieve equitable education.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 9-12): Psychology of Advertising - Understanding Marketing Influence High school lesson: explore advertising psychology, analyze real ads, craft campaigns, and master marketing influence skills.
Creating a Growth Mindset Classroom: Strategies and Benefits Discover proven strategies and benefits to build a growth mindset classroom where students embrace challenges, persist, and excel.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Nutrition and Fitness - Creating Personal Health Plans Middle school nutrition & fitness lesson: students build personal health plans, track diet & exercise to form lifelong healthy habits.
Teaching Digital Citizenship: How to Prepare Students for the Digital Age Equip students for safe, responsible tech use—digital citizenship strategies, online safety tools, and real-world school successes.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Public Speaking Workshop - Building Confidence and Communication Skills Middle school public speaking lesson plan for grades 6-8: build confidence, communication skills, and presentation mastery.
Balancing Screen Time and Reading: Promoting Literacy in the Digital Age Balance screen time and reading with actionable strategies, digital tools, and literacy tips to engage students in the digital age.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Exploring World Religions - Understanding Beliefs and Practices Grades 6-8 explore major world religions—compare beliefs, practices, and history while fostering respect and global understanding.
Creating Safe Classrooms: The Benefits of Trauma-Informed Teaching Explore trauma-informed teaching strategies that create safe, supportive classrooms, boosting students’ emotional health and academic success.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5): Explore Architecture and Engineering with Model Building Hands-on STEM lesson: grades 3-5 design and build model structures, mastering basic architecture and engineering skills.
The Benefits of Social-Emotional Learning in Schools Boost academic success with Social-Emotional Learning: cultivate emotional intelligence, resilience, and strong relationships in your classroom.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 3-5): Learn to Code with Scratch - Beginner Programming for Kids Introduce Grades 3-5 to coding with Scratch—build animations & games, master loops and events, and boost problem-solving in a fun, collaborative lesson.
The Power of Community-Sourced Curriculum Development in Schools Boost student engagement with community-sourced curriculum: parents, businesses & culture unite to create relevant, inclusive learning.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Discovering the Fibonacci Sequence and Symmetry in Nature Engage middle school grades 6-8 with hands-on math-in-nature projects exploring Fibonacci patterns, symmetry & fractals in real-world objects.
Service Learning Projects: Bridging Classroom Learning with Community Impact Service learning projects blend curriculum with community service, boosting student engagement, civic responsibility, and real-world skills.
Paid-members only lesson-plans Lesson Plan (Grades 6-8): Poetry Slam - Expressing Creativity Through Spoken Word Middle school Poetry Slam lesson: craft vivid poems, master figurative language, and shine in a supportive classroom slam.
