This came from one of the blogs on my google reader. I love how this article takes a current event and compares it with a historical event in order to further discuss and clarify what is happening today. Sharing things like this with your students can help show why history is relevant.
When reading this poem called Radio by Laurel Blossom, what are the devices that the author uses in writing with so many brakes and very choppy sentences. What happens when she does this? How does you as a reader feel when reading this and why?
Here is an excellent website that has tons of ideas, lesson plans, and activities on how to teach Shakespeare in the classroom. Some of the activities and games are really fun and interesting!
Alternative assessments provide you opportunities to determine the true level of understanding your students have regarding science and math concepts. These tools improve the learning environment for your students, along with your assessment of their real understanding.
This is what Wasatch school district uses in their 1:1 laptop initiative. The teacher can see all the kids' screens, and project any one that they want, and message the kids too.