Category Archives: High School
High School Resources for Teachers- lessons, resources, data, academic subject, videos, more
The following are sites that have been suggested for high school teachers. If you know of more, please contact us at teachertime123@live.com www.discoveryeducation.com/teachers/free-9-12-teacher-resources/ – Discovery Education offers a broad range of free classroom resources that complement and extend learning beyond … Continue reading
Teaching Your Child About Peer Pressure
From www.gonannies.com We’re surrounded by peer pressure every day in a variety of different ways, from the unknown forces of the media to our friends and family. Although a parent can’t erase peer pressure from her child’s life, she can … Continue reading
PenPal News- article for middle school and high school teachers; encourages students to read, think and share ideas about news in a safe social media platform
From edgeeks.com PenPal News Posted on December 22, 2011 by Marisa Kaplan Calling all Middle School and High School Teachers: Here is some inspiration for you, a new project called PenPal News. PenPal News is merging technology with the age-old … Continue reading
Franklin Delano Roosevelt giving the Pearl Harbor Address – “a date that will live in infamy”- FDR speech-video
From youtube.com Franklin Delano Roosevelt giving the Pearl Harbor Address – “a date that will live in infamy”.
Please Write on Your Table- encouraging students to write; great for reluctant writers and ELL students
Please Write on Your Table Kristina Peters – ELL Teacher Omaha, NE I recently read a blog post that involved letting students write around the room, literally. The teacher created numerous opportunities for students to write on various surfaces with … Continue reading
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address- video,recited by Jeff Daniels
From youtube.com Gettysburg Address as recited by Jeff Daniels. The Gettysburg Address took place in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania November 19, 1863
Veterans Day Classroom Activities
1. Create a bar graph reflecting family members of students who are serving in the armed services. 2. Write a Thank You letter to a veteran. Send this to someone in the community or to a Veteran’s Home. 3. Write … Continue reading
Political Cartoons in U.S. History for your Classroom
The Library of Congress has many political cartoons online which you might find useful in your classroom. You will also find a Teacher’s Guide, Classroom Materials, and more. http://www.loc.gov/teachers/classroommaterials/primarysourcesets/political-cartoons/
Linear Equation Project Idea- math lesson
From teachforever.com One of the lesson ideas I recently rediscovered was a project I dubbed the “Linear Equation Formula Book”. Student get to prove they can do the types of problems we’ve been focusing on throughout the unit in a … Continue reading
Online Color Graphing Calculator- for Math instruction and lessons
Description from http://teachhighschoolmath.blogspot.com I like it because it is very easy to use. It can graph my lines in color. It can graph an inequality. It is absolutely free. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles that a TI-84 … Continue reading
Halloween writing prompts and story starters- for all ages
Click on the following links: http://www.theholidayzone.com/halloween/writing.html http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plan/scary-starters-writing-activity-ideas http://www.build-creative-writing-ideas.com/free-creative-writing-prompts-halloween.html
Veteran’s Day Tribute Video
From youtube.com (4:37) Veterans Day Tribute Video- shows many pictures from past and present to music
Veterans Day- links to teachers guides, history, poster galleries, and more
United States Department of Veterans Affairs- http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday Teachers Guide- http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/docs/2011_veterans_day_teacher_guide.pdf Veterans Day history-http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp Poster Gallery-http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/gallery.asp military.com-http://www.military.com/veterans-day/
“I AM A …” Stand Up, Auditory, Randomly Chosen Students Activity-quick math lessons, math review
From a great blog: http://teachhighschoolmath.blogspot.com I AM A …Stand Up, Auditory, Randomly Chosen Students Activity 1. Have your students stand up. 2. Have 5 “I am a…” questions ready to ask. (I have given you a few examples below) 3. … Continue reading
