Lesson Plans

Three ways to use tweets to introduce students to real uses of language in a context they’re likely already familiar with.

Inquiry-based lessons on animal adaptations guide Chicago third graders to think about the wildlife all around them.

Having students present the arguments in a law case gives them a context for developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Planning instruction around students’ readiness, interests, and learning preferences empowers them to drive their own learning.

Teaching literacy and math at once helps make the most of class time while deepening young students’ understanding in both subjects.

A simple activity can reduce friction in a classroom by guiding students to focus on each other’s strengths.

Keeping fourth graders engaged in math in the run-up to winter break is easier with this sweet project.

A lesson plan for helping students as young as kindergarten begin to understand how to be safe online.

Game jams—game creation sessions—can be used in any class to spark learning. Bonus: There’s a free lesson plan to help you get started.

Whether they’re in kindergarten or calculus, students can use simulations to see the math.