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Imagination Station
Slither and slide, hop and bop, run and jump, explore and discover Imagination Station where Science rocks and kids rule!
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Marbles Kids Museum
Marbles Kids Museum is a hands-on, interactive destination that inspires children to be creative thinkers, active learners and confident individuals in today's world. With five galleries and two outdoor escapes, there is no shortage of activity for kids birth to 12 and their families.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
The Center for Education, Imagination and the Natural World at Timberlake Farm
Connect with the natural world through the programs offered at this Center situated on 165 acres of beautiful woodlands and meadows.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Analyzing the miscues
In Ongoing assessment for reading, page 2.5
Miscue analysis is more concerned with the types or levels of miscues made rather than the actual quantity of miscues. After the reading session has ended and the student has completed a retelling of the story, the miscues that have been recorded on the typescript...
By Jeanne Gunther.
KidSenses Children's InterACTIVE Museum
The interactive exhibits at this children’s museum spark the imagination and kids have fun as they play and learn.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Longleaf pine savanna
In Wetlands of the coastal plains, page 3
We begin with the longleaf pine savanna. We start with this habitat not only because longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is the official state tree, but also because these habitats are simply beautiful to behold. These communities evolved...
By Dirk Frankenberg.
Feel in the blanks
The following lesson is designed to function as a review of beginning, middle, and end and an introduction to individualized imagination, creativity, and perspective as it relates to the development of dialogue (i.e. improvisation).
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
By Lei Knight.
Paving the road to the Constitution
Students will be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation as related to the United States and North Carolina. Students will be able to demonstrate an argument for or against ratification of the United States Constitution.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Kim Bennett.
Wilmington's Children's Museum
Younger students will enjoy exploring the Wilmington's Children's Museum with its many hands-on exhibits.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Studying simple machines with Rube Goldberg
Using a copy of a Rube Goldberg cartoon, show how the famous cartoonist drew weird and wacky machines to complete a simple task. Students will develop their own Rube Goldberg-type cartoon, using five types of simple machines, to accomplish their selected feat.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)
By Cynthia Corley.
Introduction: Rethinking reports
A little creativity can make research a rewarding learning experience for students and teachers alike.
By David Walbert and Melissa Thibault.
Picture this!
In this lesson, students will use their imagination and creativity to create an original, five-minute scene from a given picture.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Theater Arts Education)
By Cindy Lohr.
Using sound in the classroom
This article discusses the benefits of using sound in the classroom, and shares some activities to help you and your students get the most out of the experience.
Format: article/best practice
By Kristin Post.
Story sequencing
This multi-faceted lesson teaches students how to sequence stories. It reinforces the following concepts: first, last, before, after, left, right. This lesson can also focus on carryover of articulation skills to answering questions as well as story telling.
Format: lesson plan (grade K English Language Arts)
By Michele Christon.
Picturing Vietnam
This lesson plan is intended to introduce students to Vietnam’s geography, climate, culture, history, natural history, arts, economics, and government. Students will view a collection of documentary photographs and use these for making logical observations, drawing conclusions, and as a basis for creative writing.
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Edie McDowell.
Vote for me! A re-election editorial
In Rethinking Reports, page 1.4
A research assignment in which students write an editorial for or against the re-election of a selected president.
By Melissa Thibault and David Walbert.
Maize Adventure
Activities abound at Maize Adventure! A corn maze, gem dig, fossil dig, pumpkin patch along with educational programs tailored to grades K-7 will make for a fun-filled, learning experience.
Format: article/field trip opportunity
Sea inventory
In this lesson students will create a beach mural with sand, shells, and blue and white finger paints. They will count objects added to the mural as they go along.
Format: lesson plan (grade K Visual Arts Education and Mathematics)
By Dinah Jackson.
Love Letters: Using imagery to convey feelings
After listening to Arnold Adoff's Love Letters, students will write and share their own love letters. This lesson is especially fun around Valentine's Day.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–4 English Language Arts)
By Jennifer Reid.
Storytelling with Cherokee folktales
This is a two day lesson pertaining to telling Cherokee folktales. This lesson can be modified and used with any folktale.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts)
By Ricky Hamilton.