Friday, January 29, 2010

How to Draw a Skeleton for a School Project

The skeletal system gives the human body it's form and shape. Without it- we'd just be a big pile of skin on the floor!

Draw a life-sized skeletal system following the instructions provided by our very own Egghead... follow the link to eHow.com below.

How to Draw a Skeleton for a School Project eHow.com

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Mini Science Fair Project Ideas


Science fair projects allow students to become comfortable with the scientific process. Mini science fair projects are appropriate for use as classroom activities, or as official projects for younger students.

Appropriate topics for elementary students include simple taste tests, testing magnets, studying mold, and measuring temperatures.

Follow the link below for our Egghead's eHow article on magnetism, boiling water, and conditions which contribute to bread mold.

Mini Science Fair Project Ideas eHow.com

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Elementary School Olympic Activities

Teach students about different aspects of the Olympics by allowing them to create their own personal flag, motto, and medals. Allow students to compete in sports or games to win their own medals. Follow the link below for activities involving Olympics:
Elementary School Olympic Activities eHow.com

History Classroom Games


Games can be an effective way to introduce new material and review old material. Integrate games into the normal part of the classroom, or reserve them for special occasions. Either way, make sure there is some educational value to the game, and that it is not used merely as a way to kill time in class.

Follow the link below to eHow.com to find history classroom games about Roman History, US Presidents, US History, Geography, and the US States.

History Classroom Games eHow.com

Elementary School Olympic Activities


Most students are aware that the Olympics are a sports competitions between the nations of the world.

Teach students about different aspects of the Olympics such as the flags, mottoes, and medals. Encourage competition between the students by recreating or adapting traditional Olympic games.

Follow the link below to eHow.com for our Egghead's article on Olympic activities.

Elementary School Olympic Activities eHow.com

Science Fair Ideas With Eggs

Science Fair projects on eggs? Who knew they could be so interesting?

Follow the link below to eHow.com for our Egghead's article on egg experiments, such as getting an egg into a glass bottle, the velocity of spinning eggs, and the varying buoyancy of eggs in water.

Science Fair Ideas With Eggs eHow.com

Sunday, January 24, 2010

High School Filler Activities

Occasionally teachers may have some time left over after the normal lesson plan has been finished. Instead of allowing students to waste time by socializing, have some filler activities that will review and reinforce what has been taught in the class.

Our Egghead has provided a list of filler activities, including games and trivia, for high school and middle school Literature, History, Geography, Science, and Mathematics classrooms. Please follow the link below to eHow:

High School Filler Activities eHow.com

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Measurement Math Activities

Learning to Love Math: Teaching Strategies That Change Student Attitudes and Get Results Ever wondered why we use rulers? Why not use paces, or arm spans?

Teach students about measurement by conducting a few simple activities on linear measurement, non-linear measurement, time, and estimation. Follow THIS LINK for some cool math activities on measurement.

Monday, January 18, 2010

What Makes a Product Acidic or Basic?

Use a pH strip to check acidity.
Most people know what an acid is, and might understand that some things are "acidic" but many people don't know what makes something a base, or "basic".


Learn about acids and bases with the eHow article link below. You'll find out all about the pH scale, how pH strips are used, and what defines something as acidic or basic.


What Makes a Product Acidic or Basic? eHow.com

Saturday, January 16, 2010

How to Estimate Distances

What do you do when you need to know a measurement of something, but a ruler or tape measure is not available? How about estimate distances using your own body!

Follow the link below to learn about the ratios of the human body, and how one portion of your body is typically proportional to other parts.

How to Estimate Distances eHow.com

How to Grade FCAT

The FCAT, also known as the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, is taken by almost all Florida students grades 3 though 11.

Some portions of the FCAT, such as the writing portion, are graded by independent graders, however teachers grade most of the FCAT test for their own students.

FCAT grades are calculated by totally the scores from all sections. Keep in mind that scores between the grades can not be directly compared; each grade level has its own appropriate scoring ranges.

Follow the link below for detailed instructions and resources for learning how to grade the FCAT tests.

How to Grade FCAT eHow.com

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Advent Activities


The Catholic church celebrates the Advent season (typically the month before Christmas) by celebrating the birth of Christ and anticipate His return.
The following article explains the significance of the Advent wreath and how to form one, how to make an Advent calendar, and how to make an Advent-themed collage.

Advent Activities for Middle School eHow.com

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Activities to Do With "Hunter's Best Friend at School"

"Hunter's Best Friend at School," written by Laura Malone Elliot, is the story of two raccoon friends.
Read this story to the class, and discuss ways to be a good friend. Complete the associated activities in the article below and discuss the importance of individuality and always trying to do your best.