http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57365.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 21:35:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57365maryharlinWhen studying Rikki Tikki Tavi and the elements of a short story, the reader needs to be aware of setting, theme, point of view, plot, characters, and conflict. This article contains brief but thorough examinations of each. Rikki Tikki Tavi and the elements of a short story are discussed below. Characters: The Characters of Rikki Tikki Tavi: Rikki ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/53609.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 20:04:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:53609seodakFeatured are two activities that help students focus on the theme of memory in Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie. The Theme of Memory When Tom Wingfield begins to speak in Scene 1 of The Glass Menagerie , one of the first things he tells the audience is, “The play is memory. Being a memory play, it is dimly lighted, it is sentimental, i...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57322.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 14:59:55 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57322jawesaceDNA extraction is an exciting biology experiment that high school students will greatly enjoy. This article guides teachers on how to plan and perform the experiment in class. Introduction High school students learned from their lecture classes in biology that the deoxyribonucleic acid or the DNA is the genetic material enclosed inside the nucleus ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/4798.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 10:00:04 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4798bcroninStart off the year with good health and fitness. This lesson teaches students the amazing benefits of being fit and healthy. Exercises are discussed and incorporated into the classroom. Physically Fit, Healthy Kids Objective: To develop an understanding of what fit versus unfit is. How being fit impacts life and how being unfit impacts life. Develo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3316.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:54:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3316tracedreyerTeaching a English as a second or foreign language to young English language learners is no mean feat. How do you keep Pre -Teens motivated? Here are some easy to apply principles to help them actually assimilate what they need to be able to communicate accurately and effectively Maximize characteristics of their developmental stage Are you wor...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/27883.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:51:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27883supersjTheater and acting classes use play to help students explore characters and situations within a script, but young actors can often appear stiff onstage despite their emotional explorations. Music can help get actors moving in a more natural way! Why teach movement? Theater teachers know that the emotional and social development that theater...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/4733.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:47:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4733tstylesAs we head back to school in a couple of weeks parents are scrambling to get loads of supplies during a period of tme that has come to resemble the weeks before Christmas. When is enough of enough? I was at Office Max the other day and out of curiosity I pulled a teacher supply list from the six foot tall spinner that was at the store's foyer. ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2494.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 09:44:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2494chemteacherChemistry teachers have an interesting mix of responsibilities. We need to plan, teach, and grade like any other teacher, but we also have that pesky laboratory component. Preparing chemicals, cleaning up the lab, it all takes time. Read on to find a few ways you can improve your time management in classroom instruction. Every Minute Counts Chemist...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26663.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 02:29:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26663LauriePatsalidesStudents learn best when they are having fun. Treat them to a teacher-made phonics board game to practice beginning sounds and letters. With just a little investment of time this cost-effective game can be used for years to come! Teacher Created Phonics Game Teachers have very little time for themselves. Especially in the beginning years of tea...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57302.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 02:29:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57302ElizabethWistromCulminate your lesson on how squirrels prepare for winter with this kids recipe. Hibernation crafts and activities listed may be used to supplement your thematic study unit on hibernation. Learning about how animals prepare for winter is great fun! Your kindergarten students will love learning about squirrels with these hibernation crafts. Looking ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/14792.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 02:28:51 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:14792LauriePatsalidesMake the Christmas season special by doing a read aloud using the beloved Caldecott, Christmas classic, The Polar Express. In this cultural diversity lesson plan, students will decide for themselves whether or not they believe in Santa Claus. Read the book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allburg. Do a character study about the main character in th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/44030.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 01:52:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44030gabbi525Some of the most time-consuming tasks of homeschooling children are finding homeschooling resources, especially if you're trying to homeschool on a budget. Homeschooling resources can be expensive, but the following creative and free homeschooling resources are sure to help. Local Service Providers Call or visit your local fire and police depar...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57301.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 01:44:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57301lupinelindaWinter holiday traditions abound, however, many of them have lost their meaning in the hustle and bustle of society. Taking time to discuss the origins of our winter holiday traditions helps students find connections, learn about diversity and ultimately foster tolerance. Winter Holiday Traditions In a country with a majority of citizens all holdin...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57300.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 01:39:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57300lupinelindaEach snowflake is unique&#59; so are people. In a second grade science class, a lesson plan to investigate snowflakes can open into discussion on multiculturalism, diversity and subsequently, tolerance. Second Grade Science and Snowflakes To begin this second grade science lesson plan about snowflakes, the educator will need to be able to share wit...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57297.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 01:21:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57297kimitaBooks by Judy Blume are some of the best books you can use for read alouds in your school library. Kids in grades three through five love to read and listen to these classic books containing both humor and realistic emotions. Judy Bloom Books in the School Library Make your school library an exciting place to visit by reading humorous Judy Blume bo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/25571.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 21:54:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25571Margo1971Wringer by Jerry Spinelli is a popular book used in many upper elementary classrooms. It is the story of Palmer, who does not want to turn 10 years old. Then he has to become a wringer. This is a book about peer pressure and individuality, and it is perfect for teaching cause and effect. Cause and Effect Mini-lessons While your students are reading...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26791.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 21:53:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26791Margo1971The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a book loved by children of all ages! Since it tells the story of how a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it's a great book for teaching sequencing. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Lesson Plans: Teaching Sequencing as a Group Activity Once you have read The Very Hungry Caterpillar to your students...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26066.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 21:53:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26066Margo1971Math worksheets can provide extra practice for adding and subtracting decimals. But when teaching money concepts, it often helps to have real-world practice. With this lesson, students will make choices on what to buy from sale ads, figure their total cost, and make change without using worksheets. Counting Money Lesson Plan: Part One For stude...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57259.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 21:51:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57259Lynx350Looking for a fun way to spice up your geometry class while still learning? These geometry games are a great way to review shapes, area, and perimeter. Shape Bingo or Matching For younger kids, try using a variation of the classic game of Bingo to teach them their shapes. Cut out shapes and have students glue different shapes to premade Bingo b...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57258.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 21:47:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57258Lynx350Are your students stifling yawns at the beginning of every lesson? These geometry activities are the perfect way to spice up your classroom and get your students excited about learning geometry. Pieces of a Pi Sure, you could teach your students about how the number pi was discovered and what it stands for, but it will be much more meaningful t...