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Pumpkin Seed Germination Test Grows an Understanding of Math
Seeds are math manipulatives. When children put pumpkin seeds to the germination test, math becomes fun and memorable.
Aug 30, 2011
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Arlene Marturano
Innovative Lessons for Romeo and Juliet - Duels and Sword Play
Literature instructors seeking activities to motivate students and enliven the classroom can introduce dueling and sword play with Romeo and Juliet.
Aug 29, 2011
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Barbara Castleton
Teaching the Fallacy of Argument by Repetition
This article discusses argument by repetition, also known as the fallacy argumentum ad nauseum, and exhorts teachers to instruct students to recognize it.
Aug 29, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
How to Enhance Comprehension in Middle School Reading Classroom
Teachers can help students improve their comprehension by creating an inspiring environment, modeling good reading skills and allowing ample time to digest.
Aug 27, 2011
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Thadra Petkus
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions Summit: A Teaching Tool
Negotiating global warming emissions reductions: A geographic teaching tool.
Aug 26, 2011
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James Gibson
Four Reasons to Teach Argumentation
This article explores four reasons teachers should make education about argumentation and debate a priority.
Aug 25, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
Teaching Mathematics in the Square Foot School Garden
For students the planning, constructing, planting, and harvesting of a square foot garden is an exercise in mathematical thinking while gardening.
Aug 25, 2011
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Arlene Marturano
A Playful Lesson for the Composition Classroom
Incorporating this playful lesson in the college composition classroom can spark insightful, passionate, and engaged student writing.
Aug 25, 2011
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Amy Lynn Hess
Teaching on Fallacies of Definition
This article explores teaching fallacies that result from defining words and terms in a way that advances the arguer's position.
Aug 24, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
Teaching Students to Recognize Ad Hominem Tu Quoque Fallacies
This article shows how to teach a student to recognize the common ad hominem tu quoque fallacy, which accuses hypocrisy. Tu quoque is Latin for "you too."
Aug 22, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
Teaching About Ad Hominem Fallacies
This article provides a method by which teachers can help students recognize and analyze ad hominem arguments.
Aug 20, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
Teaching Happiness Curriculum in School
A debate over the use of happiness curriculum rages on in society and challenges both sides of the issue to come to terms with teaching positivity.
Aug 17, 2011
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Cirrelia Thaxton
Assigning a Fallacy Notebook to Teach Critical Thinking
How to instruct students to create a fallacy notebook by using critical thinking to recognize fallacies in print, web, and other media.
Aug 17, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
An Introduction to Teaching Students to Recognize Fallacies
This article discusses supplementing critical thinking curricula with the study of fallacies in reasoning.
Aug 16, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
Teaching Ideas: Encouraging Self-Assessment and Peer-Assessment
Lesson materials for encouraging self-assessment and peer-assessment in creative writing.
Aug 10, 2011
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Kate Johnson
Teaching Ideas: Writing a Book Review
Lesson ideas of teaching Book Review Writing Skills in an English Class
Aug 10, 2011
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Kate Johnson
Teaching "The Lady or the Tiger" with Toulmin
This article suggests the use of the Toulmin Model of Argumentation for inevitable essay responses to Frank Stockton's "The Lady or The Tiger."
Aug 6, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
Using the Personal Universe to Meet Literary Learning Objectives
Creating a Personal Universe Deck is an enlightening exercise for poets, but it can be a beneficial assignment for introductory literature students, as well
Aug 4, 2011
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Amy Lynn Hess
Using the Toulmin Model of Argumentation to Teach "The Lottery"
This article offers ideas for using the Toulmin Model of Argumentation to help students get a deeper understanding of "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
Aug 3, 2011
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W.J. Rosser
Teaching Geometry & Angles In The Elementary Classroom
Teaching geometry and all about angles can be a fun experience when done properly. Try making angle hats to teach about right, acute and obtuse angles.
Jul 30, 2011
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Nova Jones
