Learning Journals

I introduced learning journals to one of my 5 classes. I plan on using them in all of my 9th grade classes. Students will write a brief summary/reflection at the end of each class.

Social Studies Simulation- Capitalism

This simulation I created helps students understands the forces that influence decisions in a capitalist, or market based, economy.

Some students assume the role of a business owner, while others are job seekers. How rational are decisions in a market economy? What happens to the winners and the losers? Is a market economy fair?

Explore these and other questions when you use this simulation to provide a hands on activity in basic economics.

I've posted it on our yahoo page.

(created by Mike)

Teachers Walking for Health

What are you exercise goals for the week? Did you walk today?

"I am a new teacher...

I need ideas about long term planning and managing my time, I am also taking Grad courses at night, and can barely plan for more than a day ahead, my mentor said I have to begin planning for at least 2weeks ahead of time...I am getting very stress. Please help me!"


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You Can't Go Wrong with Jeopardy

Get your hands on this classic game and help your students review while having fun, a winning combination!

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Exciting Review Game

Tired of playing the same old review games? Incorporate this game board into your unit and watch your students smile, laugh, and, most importantly, demonstrate their learning.
I have directions printed to teach you how to use this learning tool tomorrow, if you choose.

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Note- This file includes questions for a unit review I did. They serve as an example. Delete them and add your own :)

Take Care of Yourself!

Don't just plan your next day's lessons. Plan a healthy lunch and bring lots of energy boosting snacks with you to school each day.

And, of course, make sure you are getting enough sleep and are eating a great breakfast each day.

Are you exercising?

A sick, tired, or hungry teacher is often ineffective no matter how great his/her lesson plans are.

Share snack and meal ideas in the space below. How do you maintain balance in your life?

Jack, a Life Skills teacher working in a block schedule, could use...

some good tips to break things up. I do mostly direct teaching. I would like to establish some routines to do each class, but have been at a loss for ideas for my math and healthyliving/ ADL classes.



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Some Tips on Writing Behavioral Objectives

I found this document a while ago;the author does a nice job explaining how to write effective learning objectives. I am definitely going to review this, as I begin the new year.

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Strategies Log

This document comes from a grad school class I had a few years ago, Reading in the Content Area. It contains 40 teaching strategies that can be used to teach any subject. Some we all know, but others you may not be familiar with. Check it out!

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Reading Strategy Handout

This handout describes a reading strategy that I call a read/write. It is based on the SQ3R method of reading and in one page explains to students how to complete an assignment using this strategy.

I’ve had success wit it, but it takes time to teach students how to create meaningful questions that touch on the key ideas of a section. Check it out! Email me for the document ideaexchange@yahoo.com.

Graphic Organizer to Use while Planning

This tool created by Mike helps you to think about what you're going to teach, why you're going to teach it, and how you're going to assess it.

You plan more efficiently by constructing an assessment while planning, no more last minute test construction!

Additionally, it helps you to think about whether you are tapping into students' multiple intelligences, and if you can make the objective more challenging. All on one page!

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