This a video describing a really neat language arts cooperative activity. Using cards they go through a set of rules and help each other as well as silently classifying the cards. I find this a really interesting lesson to try with students.

This website offers a ton of lesson plans. You can search by subject, grade, and even key word. This particular page I searched Cooperative Learning and this is the search page results. This can be really useful if you are in a pinch and do not have time to write a lesson plan yourself.

A cooperative learning lesson on butterflies and moths. Grades 2-3 Science

Here is a guide to creating and using WebQuests. This takes you through each step to help you be successful with the WebQuest.

A WebQuest site with numerous WebQuest that can be used or changed. grades 3-5

A website where you can use the current WebQuests or change it to fit your class. Good examples for grades K-3

This website has some curriculum suggestions and they are listed by months. The links go by theme, as well as give homework ideas.

Resources and professional developemnet for Indiana teachers

Classes in professional development for Indiana educators

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This website tells you the most effective types of professional development

Learn about the teacher and student editions of your textbook. Watch short video clips of commentaries, teaching strategies, and best teaching practices-correlated to your textbooks. See step-by-step instructions for using your McGraw-Hill technology programs. Participate with your collegues in these typical online learning events.