This collection has units, lessons, and resources all focused on teaching about the United States Constitution at the secondary level.

Project-based learning stations that help students bridge observations to algebraic concepts through semester-long inquiries (each inquiry takes about a week). Once the class has completed the eight inquiries, the teacher may guide them through the inquiries again, exploring new patterns, variables more

Following a unit on weather, students worked in pairs to produce a Keynote presentation about how a particular weather event impacts people. Students began brainstorming using Inspiration and once they selected a topic, they began researching their topic using four teacher recommended website. Stude more

In this sub-unit, students are introduced to the study of economics in general and to the project they will be undertaking. They will be presented with the portfolio checklist and rubric that will be used to determine their final grade for the project. Additionally, they will begin the process of pl more

This is an 8-week unit of instruction for an Algebra I course that covers all the generally required material for the topics of graphing linear equations, solving systems of linear equations, simple linear regression, and applying systems of linear equations to real-life situations. The unit is cons more

This Electricity and Magnetism unit will help students understand the world around them through inquiry and hands-on experimentation. The major concepts covered will be static electricity, current electricity, magnets / magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. The unit takes 3 weeks, averagin more

A unit of materials to support the teaching and reading of the novel The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd. The unit includes a suggested reading schedule and unit plan. pre-reading assignments and worksheets, during reading questions, graphic organizers and lesson plans, and after reading assess more

The culmination of any research unit can be an audio podcast. Students will learn to create a podcast, insert appropriate sounds and background music, and learn about copyright laws as well. All software used is free, and can be dowloaded for home use.

Students will be exposed to the exceptional writing of Natalie Babbitt while reading the novel, Tuck Everlasting. Various activities will be provided to reach the needs of all learners, including gifted and RTI students. Students will work on comprehending texts while applying metacognition to their more

This semester of science focuses on a linear exploration of our universe. Students begin by exploring the history of astronomical thought, our current understanding of the universe, the structure of the solar system, and ending with a study of our home planet, Earth.