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FreshPlans Goes to Nepal

  By hadensites critical thinking, economics, field trips

Ellina had a summer job in Nepal, so we took the opportunity to visit. Nepal is a very interesting country, and it’s worth studying. Bring this country into your classroom for an exciting lesson at any time of the year. Nepal is mostly a rural country, but it has some… Continue reading

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Farmers Market Lesson Plans

  By RebeccaHaden books, field trips, math, science, social studies, technology, visual arts
market lesson plans

Your neighborhood may or may not have a farmers market, but just think how many things you can learn in a lesson about farmers markets: science, social studies, environmental literacy, economics, even art and technology. Here are some of our favorite farmers market lesson plans: Kindergarten Start your kindergarteners off… Continue reading

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Strega Nona Lesson Plans

  By hadensites books, critical thinking

Strego Nona, or Grandma Witch, is an original story by Tomie de Paola that has the feeling of a folktale. In the story, Strega Nona is a witch who helps the people of her town with things like getting rid of headaches and warts, and she makes love potions “for… Continue reading

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The Couch Potato

  By hadensites books, critical thinking, health, social studies

The Couch Potato is a picture book by Jory John and Pete Oswald. It’s about a potato. Not a small potato, a sweet potato, or a mashed potato, but a couch potato. “I spend all my free time sitting in this exact spot,” the potato admits. “If the most important… Continue reading

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Mystery Lesson Plans

  By RebeccaHaden critical thinking, social studies, technology
Sherlock Holmes by Hideyoshi

Mysteries are all around us — why not in the classroom? Research and Technology Josepha has been working with young interns, and I’ve been teaching Freshman Comp, so we can tell you that two things are true about the kids who leave our high schools: Employers and college teachers expect… Continue reading

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Great Quotations Classroom Theme

  By hadensites character education, Classroom Themes, critical thinking

If there’s ever been a year that cried out for inspiration, 2021 is it! We think this is the perfect year for a Great Quotations classroom theme, starting out with inspiring words on the walls. There are plenty of ready-made bulletin board and poster sets. You may have your own… Continue reading

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Puerto Rico Lesson Plans

  By RebeccaHaden 21st century skills, social studies
Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States. In 2017, the people of Puerto Rico voted on whether to become the 51st state in the Union, and the vast majority of voters said yes. In November, 2020, a majority of voters said yes to statehood. Puerto Rico was devastated… Continue reading

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Doctor Who in the Classroom

  By RebeccaHaden 21st century skills, Classroom Themes
Dr. Who classroom theme

  Embrace geek chic with a Doctor Who classroom theme! The Doctor is an alien being in a popular BBC TV show, the last of the Time Lords, who goes traveling through time and space in his Time and Relative Dimension in Space (tardis for short). As you can imagine,… Continue reading

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Foolish Jack Lesson Plans

  By RebeccaHaden critical thinking, economics

“Lazy Jack,” or “Foolish Jack,” is a “noodlehead tale” found in many different countries. The basic story is of Jack, a foolish and lazy fellow who goes out to find work. He is paid each day in various goods. When he is paid in money, he loses it, and his… Continue reading

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Eiffel Tower Lesson Plans

  By hadensites Lesson Plans, science, technology

  The Eiffel Tower, or Tour Eiffel, may be the most recognizable iconic image of Paris. It’s an iron latticework tower standing 300 meters tall. The tower gets its name from Gustave Eiffel, an engineer and the owner of the company that built it. Eiffel was also responsible for the… Continue reading

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