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Motion picture analysis worksheet: Worksheet for students to use when analyzing historical motion pictures, such as documentaries, propaganda, and training films. It may be used directly on the computer as a PDF form.; Format: document/worksheet

Interdisciplinary Integrated Unit on DNA/Genetics Part B: Math: The second lesson of an interdisciplinary integrated unit on DNA and genetics, focusing on math. The other lessons in the unit focus on science and language arts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Computer/Technology Skills and Mathematics); By Jane Lentz, Jimmy White, Marlene Smith, and Tori Goldrick.

Writing for the web: In Writing for the Web, page 1; Why teachers need to think about how they communicate on the web.; By David Walbert.

Alternative discussion formats: The talk show: In Alternative discussion formats, page 2; The talk show is a format with which students are already familiar, and it provides the structure for a great discussion.; By Kathryn Walbert.

Balancing order and learning in classroom discussions: In The First Year, page 3.6; Different learning objectives require different rules for student participation. Make your expectations for each day's class clear to students — and to yourself!; By Kristi Johnson Smith.

Focus activity using RAFT: Better writing requires consideration of RAFT: Role, Audience, Format and Topic.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 English Language Arts); By Kathleen Bost and Leigh Ann Webb.

It's all about them!: Students will create a class database in preparation for the North Carolina Test of Computer Skills using information about their classmates.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Computer/Technology Skills); By Skip Thibault.

Giving can be fun: The purpose of this lesson is to incorporate the use of writing in a friendly letter format to foster the spirit of giving and sharing within the classroom. Using word processing, the students will create a friendly letter that will be shared with classmates in the spirit of giving and sharing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts); By Sue Hunnicutt.

Sale! Sale! Sale!: Consumer math often requires shoppers to analyze and compare the same products at different stores. In addition to price variations, retailers offer incentives or discounts. This lesson requires students to be informed consumers who calculate three purchasing options and conclude which is the best deal. The activity enables students to apply mathematics to a real-life situation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics); By Leslie Hawes.

Figurative language: Similes: Students will define and identify similes as well as evaluate the use of similes in the poem, "The Base Stealer" by Robert Francis.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts); By Kimberly Conville.

Kindergarten walk: This is an introductory lesson in a series of lessons on our community and community helpers. Rosie's Walk by Pat Hutchins will be used as the pattern to plan our own walk around our school playground. Students will then create a simple map of our school playground.; Format: lesson plan (grade K Mathematics and Social Studies); By Michelle Hensley.

The Great Chaucer Challenge: A cooperative learning game to review the Prologue: This game employs the cooperative learning group format to review thoroughly Chaucer's Prologue to The Canterbury Tales and "The Pardoner's Tale" and "The Nun's Priest's Tale."; Format: lesson plan (grade 12 English Language Arts); By Julie Shaw.

To be or not to be... linear: The student will determine the correlation between two variables. They will graph ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, determine a best fit line, find slope and intercepts, and write the equation of a line. This lesson plan is geared for both 8th grade math and algebra.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Mathematics); By Kyle Gorton.

Accessing the American Memory collection: Browse by subject, chronology, and geography: In American Memory: North Carolina educator's guide, page 3; Browsing the collections gives anyone new to American Memory a chance to get a sense of the scope and variety of its materials. For the experienced user, browsing allows you to unearth previously undiscovered resources—with...; By Melissa Thibault.

Alternative discussion formats: Monuments and memorials: In Alternative discussion formats, page 5; Creating monuments or memorials for historical and literary figures encourages students to think creatively and provides a lively structure for an in-class discussion.; By Kathryn Walbert.

Alternative discussion formats: In Alternative discussion formats, page 1; Formal debates and question-and-answer discussions are great, but these alternative discussion formats will liven up your classroom and get students really thinking.; By Kathryn Walbert.

Cartoon analysis worksheet: A worksheet for students to use when analyzing a cartoon, especially a political cartoon. It may be used directly on the computer as a PDF form.; Format: document/worksheet

Introduction: Rethinking reports: A little creativity can make research a rewarding learning experience for students and teachers alike.; By David Walbert and Melissa Thibault.

Surprise box descriptions: Students will learn to give oral definitions and descriptions. Each student will take a turn describing the contents of a plastic egg with a category plus attribute format. Other members in the group will have an opportunity to guess the contents of the egg after listening to the description.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Susan Karcher.

Spreadsheet formulas: This lesson will provide practice using formulas, print options, functions, and adjusting column widths.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Computer/Technology Skills); By DPI Integration Strategies.

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