Students have been struggling with deeper understanding within a text. They generally are doing what I call "Plot Thinking". By using an interactive read aloud and re-reading for different purposes, students will have an opportunity to develop their critical thinking over time. I plan to...
In this reading and writing unit, students are asked to answer the question. “Should nuclear energy be generated from nuclear power or fossil fuels?" Specifically, for this module, students will focus on coal and natural gas as the fossil fuels in question. First, students are introduced to...
Students will participate in an inquiry-based experiment in which they will design and construct a wooden bridge that can support as much weight as possible given size constraints. A reading self-assessment will be given to students prior to module implementation. The data gained from the...
Cold, desperate, and broken; the men of General Washington's army suffered severe conditions at their winter camp of Valley Forge during 1777 and 1778. Students will read primary and secondary sources focusing on the experiences of Washington and his army while they endured the freezing cold,...
Students investigate the effectiveness of various antacids in a laboratory investigation prior to doing this module. During the module, they will also research how antacids function as well as claims made by advertising companies. Students gather evidence into a formal lab report presenting...
In this LDC Module, students will be able to identify whether the properties of the sun are beneficial or harmful to living things on Earth. For the student's final written task, students and teachers will use the task template rubric, to write a paragraph detailing the beneficial and harmful...
