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Absolutely! However, as a jumping-off point for science and math lessons. 🧪 Science Lesson: Candy Chromatography & Dissolving Rates This lesson explores separation techniques and solubility using candy coatings. Activity 1: Candy Chromatography 🌈 Activity 2: Dissolving Race ⏱️ ➕ Math Lesson: Data Analysis & Measurement This lesson uses candy to practice sorting, graphing, measurement, […]
📚 National Sandwich Day: A Lesson in History and Creativity Here is a lesson plan incorporating factoids, history, and writing prompts for National Sandwich Day, which is celebrated annually on November 3rd. 🥪 Factoids & History National Sandwich Day celebrates one of the world’s most popular and versatile meals. Key Factoids A Bite of History […]
It is the 2nd of November, 2025, and the time has changed. Are you a fan of these back-and-forth time changes every year? We are not fans. National Day Factoid NATIONAL OHIO DAY Ohio was the 17th state to join the Union, and it is known by several nicknames, including the “Buckeye State” and the […]
Discover a bit of history and other factoids with all of the National Days for November 1, 2025. National Day Factoid AUTISTICS SPEAKING DAY It was founded in 2010 by the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) to ensure autistic people have a platform to speak for themselves. NATIONAL BIOLOGIC COORDINATORS DAY This day was established […]
🧪 Spooky Science & STEM These activities are fantastic for hands-on learning and demonstrating scientific concepts: ✍️ Eerie English Language Arts (ELA) Use Halloween themes to encourage creative writing and literary analysis: 📐 Mysterious Math & History Incorporate pumpkins and Halloween history into your lessons: Download Lesson PDFs here!
While the students are chomping down on some Candy Corn, why not have them ponder the following writing prompts to help them engage for Speak Up For Service Day? 1. Reflection and Impact (Personal Narrative) 2. The Power of Recognition (Argumentative/Persuasive) 3. Imagining the Change (Creative/Fictional) 4. A Message to the Community (Letter/Speech) Download the […]
Below are three writing prompts for the students to share their thoughts! ✍️ The Secret Life of Socks: Your cat, Bartholomew, has a suspicious obsession with the left socks of everyone in the household. One morning, you wake up to find Bartholomew gone and a tiny, handwritten note that reads: “The harvest is ready. Don’t […]
Objective:Students will explore the history, geography, and science behind chocolate and express what they’ve learned through a creative activity. Lesson Introduction (10 minutes) Hook:Ask students: Show pictures of a cacao tree and a chocolate bar to start a discussion about how something that grows on a tree becomes a sweet treat. Mini-Lesson: The Journey of […]
🏛️ The Call to Civic Action Target Audience: Middle or High School (Adaptations for Elementary are noted) Time Allotment: 45-60 minutes Learning Objectives Students will be able to: Section 1: Engage & Introduce (10 minutes) Section 2: Explore & Analyze (25-30 minutes) Section 3: Extend & Act (10-15 minutes) Assessment Download the Lesson Plan Outline […]
🗺️ 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.