Science in the Classroom

Which Came First - Egg or Chicken

The chicken or the egg is a reference to the causality dilemma which arises from the expression "which came first, the chicken or the egg?". Since both the chicken and the egg create the other in certain circumstances (a chicken emerges fro...

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How to be a Brat and still go to Heaven

Can a brat really go to heaven? Yes! How to be a Brat and still go to Heaven tells you how. Inside you'll find four steps that if taken, will one day see you pass through heaven's gates and into a place where there will be no more death, sadness, cry...

If God Made the Universe, Then Who Made God?

Who made God? How did God make the world? Why does God let bad things happen? Does God love me? If God Made the Universe, Then Who Made God? is a children's book that tackles these commonly asked questions about God. Inside you'll find ...

The Lion, the Witch and You

Your Life-Changing Journey to the Land of Narnia Step into the wardrobe. You are about to enter the land of Narnia. Get ready for a life-changing journey of adventure and discovery, because in this land of fantasy you will come face to...

American Girl for Grown-ups

The American Girl® brand was established in 1986 by educator & entrepreneur Pleasant T. Rowland. Mattel acquired American Girl's parent Pleasant Company in 1998. American Girl is the direct marketer of the popular collectible-quality American...

Nursery Rhymes: History & Origins

Nursery Rhymes have historically been used to express opinions that could not be spoken freely. Some seemingly silly rhymes included political statements which if they had been spoken straightforward, would be punishable by death. Most nursery rhymes...

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Curriculum Resources

Tips, Tricks and Resources to help in creating lesson plans and finding the right information to support them.   Lots of lesson plan links and resources like handouts and worksheets to accompany them.

Positive School Climate and PBIS

PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) is a systems approach to create and maintain positive school climates.  This evidence-based framework emphasizes preventing school discipline problems.  PBIS provides ideas to support&nb...

Lesson Plans and Resources for Spanish Teachers

"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head.  If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart."  -Nelson Mandela This lens showcases the best resources and lesson plans for high school Spani...

Digital Photography - Tips and Tricks for Great Photos

I've spent many years taking pictures. I've spent most of those taking pictures of people. About 8 years ago, I began to shoot digitally. This lens is all about sharing what I've learned over the years so that others don't have to go through the knoc...

Featured Lenses: Reading & Language Arts

Resources for Remedial Reading

Have you been seeing the scary statistics?  Nearly 1/3 of US students don't graduate from high school.  Of the graduates, another third cannot read and write adequately to keep up with the demands of college and adult life.  We've GOT...

Help Your Young Child Read!

I cannot stress enough about how important it is to get your child off on the right foot with reading and literacy from birth! You hold keys for your child's future success with reading and nearly everything related to school. Attitudes, comments, ro...

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