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🗺️ Bologna: A Global Food Journey This lesson focuses on the origins of bologna (often pronounced “baloney”) and its connection to the Italian city of Bologna. Part 1: The Geography and Origin Part 2: History and Language Part 3: Creative Wrap-up Activity Download the Lesson PDF here.
National Mole Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated by chemists on October 23rd from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m., based on Avogadro’s number (2$6.02 \times 10^{23}$), the number of particles in one mole of a substance. Here are some excellent ways to integrate it into your classroom: I. Introducing the Mole Concept4 The main goal […]
Long ago, in the bustling city of Chicago (where the mighty deep-dish pie was also known), there was a different kind of legend brewing. It wasn’t about a thick crust or a deep pan; it was about a pizza that was a social butterfly. This story begins in the 1930s and 40s in the cozy, […]
Handout During Medical Assistant Recognition Week I. Introduction: The Heartbeat of Healthcare? II. The Medical Assistant (MA): Who They Are III. Why Choose Medical Assisting? The Student Benefits? IV. Skills and Education: How to Get There V. Conclusion: Your Impact on Patient Care Download the PDF Handout here.
Creative Writing Prompts These prompts focus on imagination and narrative: Empathy and Persuasive Writing Prompts These prompts encourage students to think critically and advocate for animals: Download the Writing Prompt PDF here. About the Founder of Make A Dog’s Day In 2019, Subaru founded National Make A Dog’s Day to raise awareness for pet adoption. […]
The classroom hummed with the energy of a hundred tiny motors and the frantic whispers of students. Today was the big day for The Retro-Futuristic Invention Fair. Ms. Davies tapped her pencil against a corkboard showcasing pictures of flying cars, self-lacing shoes, and dehydrated pizzas. “Ten minutes, everyone! Final adjustments.” Leo, a kid whose denim […]
Bolt was a small, bright-blue robot with one very unusual feature: instead of having smooth, quiet wheels like all the other robots in the workshop, he had two big, clumsy, square feet that made a loud CLUNK-CLUNK with every step. Every year, the robots in the workshop participated in the Big Build Challenge. The goal […]
A Pasta Personality Lesson Download the Lesson PDF and Quiz here. Time: 50-60 Minutes Goal: Students will learn about the cultural and historical significance of four common pasta shapes while discovering their own “Pasta Personality.” Materials: Part 1: The Story Introduction (10 minutes) Start the lesson by reading this short, fun mystery story to set […]
Lesson Plan: Feature Detail Topic Indirect Measurement using Similar Triangles and Shadows Time 60–90 minutes (can be split across two days) Grade Level Middle School (Grades 7–9) Prerequisites Understanding of Ratios, Proportions, and Basic Triangle properties. Learning Objective Students will be able to apply the properties of similar triangles to calculate the height of an […]
National Fossil Day Classroom Lesson: “Fossil Detectives” Target Grade Level: Adaptable for Grades 3–6 (adjust complexity of vocabulary and discussion for your students) Time Allotment: 45–60 minutes Learning Objectives: Part 1: Introduction and Vocabulary (10 minutes) Materials: Whiteboard or projector, pictures/models of different types of fossils (bone, shell, footprint, leaf imprint). Part 2: Hands-On Activity: […]