Virtual Field Trip - Chinese New Year - Videos, 360, VR, Readings, and More!

With Chinese New Year, Don't just learn about it, EXPERIENCE IT! This Virtual Field Trip takes students to in VR and 360 to China to explore, learn all about the holiday, and even try some of the activities and tasks! With videos, readings, VR, and 360,...

"A Horseman in the Sky" Lesson and Activity Pack

This collection of resources for "A Horseman in the Sky" has everything you need to teach this classic story by Ambrose Bierce.  It is also flexible, so it can fit into your time frame and individual needs--depending on which portions you choose to...

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" Lesson and Activity Pack

This collection of resources on "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" has everything you need to teach this classic story by Ambrose Bierce.  It is also flexible, so can fit into your time frame and individual needs--depending on which portions you...

"My Brother Sam is Dead" Unit

This unit plan has everything you need to teach the historical fiction novel, "My Brother Sam is Dead".This Unit Includes:Vocabulary Organized by ChapterComprehension Questions Organized by ChapterRevolutionary War Activities and SignsAnchor...

#Covid19 Distance Learning Create a Primary Source [Fillable]

Are you looking for an engaging resource for digital learning? In this activity, students will create their own primary resource, a letter or diary entry, which describes their experience with the Coronavirus. They will practice using SOAPSTone and...

'AUSTRALIAN DEMOCRACY' (Grades 3-8) ~ Curriculum Song MP3 & Lesson Materials

'Australian Democracy' (Grades 3-8) is a curriculum-aligned song that helps students to understand the meaning of democracy, and to develop an appreciation for those who fought for rights and freedoms we enjoy today.NB:All of our...

10 Good Reasons to Teach Media Literacy

I've created a poster for you, courtesy of MediaSmarts, to help your students understand and remember why the study of media literacy is so important. Although the link leads to a Canadian website (with loads of information and resources for Canadian...

1984 - Resistance and Control Unit

Students are led through the reading of, analysis of, and synthesis of George Orwell's classic, 1984. A cumulative writing task at the end of the unit asks students to draw on all skills practiced during reading and all knowledge of the novel. All...

20th Century Author Research Unit

Students are introduced to 20th century authors, asked to research one author from the time period, and are guided through the research and presentation process. All Powerpoints used to present material, handouts, and related material are included in...

20th Century Pop Culture Mini Unit

I originated this short assignment as a year-end time filler with my grade 7 and 8 English language arts classes, but it could also be used as a lighthearted introduction to a secondary level 20th century history course. The list provided could have...

42 Pragmatic Scenarios for Middle & High School - Free Write and Discussion

These 42 unique Pragmatic Scenarios for Middle & High School can be used in a multiple of ways: hand them out as task cards, use the 6-block form and have students answer six at stations; pose them as discussion questions in small or large groups-...

5 Ways of Writing

Each of these 5 styles of writing - explanation, exposition, procedure, recount and report - comes with a list of indicators, a checklist of the indicators for keeping track of progress and a planning sheet. You'll use these products over and over, to...