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Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work

Posted on May 3, 2019May 3, 2019 by mrdeehanclass

Warning: This is a VERY long post. I apologize for all the detail, but – then again – I won’t… Read more Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work

Combining Student Council Election and our Annual DC Trip

Posted on May 12, 2017May 12, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

Every year, our 8th Graders go on a trip to Washington DC to explore the nation’s capital. This year’s trip… Read more Combining Student Council Election and our Annual DC Trip

Student Feature Film Project Part 2 – Epic Failure!

Posted on April 7, 2017April 10, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

We talk a lot about failure and the value of having students experience more failure and learning from failure. There… Read more Student Feature Film Project Part 2 – Epic Failure!

Beyond the Red Pen: Have Students Actively Reflect on Their Writing

Posted on February 23, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

Following our look at the Abraham Lincoln assassination, my US History students wrote a paragraph about Lincoln as a president… Read more Beyond the Red Pen: Have Students Actively Reflect on Their Writing

Make Engagement with Maker Activities

Posted on December 5, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

My colleague Tim Kennedy, a middle school math teacher, was having some trouble with that most middle school of issues:… Read more Make Engagement with Maker Activities

Don’t put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom!

Posted on November 29, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

It’s just over two weeks until my school’s Christmas break. But, if I can help it, my students will never… Read more Don’t put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom!

Dealing with Student Test Anxiety

Posted on November 21, 2016December 12, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Recently I wrote a post about academic language and preparing students for tests by ensuring they are familiar with the… Read more Dealing with Student Test Anxiety

American Revolution Timeline Activity (with cool examples)

Posted on November 14, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Each year, in my US History class, we take a look at the events leading up to the American Revolution… Read more American Revolution Timeline Activity (with cool examples)

JFK Assassination Activity

Posted on November 4, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Each year, around the 22nd of November, I put my U.S. history class on hold and I introduce my middle… Read more JFK Assassination Activity

Role and Structure of Gov’t Project – Step by Step

Posted on November 1, 2016November 8, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

For my middle school U.S. History course, I created a project to introduce students to the basic structure, roles and… Read more Role and Structure of Gov’t Project – Step by Step

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