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Lesson Plans from East Greenbush

The follwoing units were developed by teachers in the East Greenbush Central School District. We welcome feedback from colleagues! Please send comments and suggestions to: Sylvie Schweig.

Disclaimer: The links included in the lessons have been tested for their grade and age appropriateness as well as for curriculum content. However, the nature of the WWW is such that websites are constantly changing. Teachers are advised to review the links before using them with students.

Middle School and High School Lessons:

An Introduction to William Shakespeare and his Art by Susan Smetana (Grade 9 English)

The Physics of Roller Coasters: Calculating the Risk Factors by Joseph Akramoff and Patricia Eno (12th grade interdisciplinary science, math, ELA)

Progressive Reformer Obituary Project  by Ann Schucker (Grade 8 Social Studies)

Ancient Civilizations Mystery: by Mina Barry (6th grade ELA Unit )

Elementary Lessons

Fairy Tale Comparison by Genii Pitelli (ELA) An ELA  PowerPoint activity. 

Activity Unit on Space by Helen Schwarz (K interdisciplinary)

Lumps of Lava by Chris Rogone and Nancy Manning

 

 

Some resources for developing units and lessons can be found on the following sites:

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