Lessons and Ideas

This coming Monday, many of us will enjoy the day off. Do you know why? Ask yourself, what can I say about the man for whom this day is named? Martin Luther King, Jr. was an important leader in the Civil Rights movement in the 1950s and '60s. He advocated for a nonviolent approach to change and is regarded as one of the greatest leaders in world history. Read on to learn more about Martin Luther King, Jr. He was born Michael, but later changed his name to Martin Luther. He was the son, grandson, and great-grandson of Baptist ministers.…

The academic name "Scientific Method" is misleading. It conjures bubbling beakers and lab coats and pocket protectors. And it's true, scientists use the Scientific Method to make decisions. But it's not just scientists. The Scientific Method is a smart way to make decisions that students are probably already using every day. This Scientific Method interactive activity allows students to practice using the scientific method on common occurrences. So when they actually need to use it for science class, it'll be no sweat. Scientific Method Lesson Plan Objective: Students will be able to define and follow the steps of the scientific…

[jwplayer file=http://flocabulary.s3.amazonaws.com/media-jrev/industrial-revolution-media.mp4 image=http://flocabulary.s3.amazonaws.com/images-jrev/industrial-revolution-image.jpg] Check out the lyrics and more. Every aspect of life changed during the Industrial Revolution, from food to work to housing to what people did in their free time. Innovative inventions spurred many of these changes. This lesson plan will challenge students to decide which invention changed the world the most. Industrial Revolution Lesson Plan Lesson Objective: Think critically about different Industrial Revolution inventions and support an opinion about which invention is most influential. Materials: Industrial Revolution video, Debate Worksheet, computer access for research, student notebook or document to take notes. 1. Play the free Flocabulary video,…