The 2015/2016 academic year has just ended, but before you fly off to a beach or the spa, take some time… Read more It’s Summer – But Before You Relax, Reflect!
Month: June 2016
HighFive Your History Class – Add Costumes and Replicas to your Repertoire
Whenever I teach a unit about life in the 1700s, students invariably ask about the wigs worn by men at… Read more HighFive Your History Class – Add Costumes and Replicas to your Repertoire
Sharing Reality with Students Interested in Pro Sports
One of the ways I try to make instruction more relevant for students is making strong connections between school and… Read more Sharing Reality with Students Interested in Pro Sports
HighFive the End of the Year: Five Engaging and Meaningful Last Days Activities
The last days of school aren’t always the easiest when it comes to thinking of engaging and meaningful activities.… Read more HighFive the End of the Year: Five Engaging and Meaningful Last Days Activities
Hip Hop in the Classroom: Writing Academic Raps
Click here to check out my new and updated post on writing academic raps! I love hip hop. I love… Read more Hip Hop in the Classroom: Writing Academic Raps
Student Council Election and our DC Trip
See What Happens When a Student Council Election Occurs Against the Backdrop of Iconic, Historical Monuments Every year, our 8th… Read more Student Council Election and our DC Trip
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