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Simple Parent Participation Geography Activity

Posted on November 2, 2020 by mrdeehanclass

My academic goal at the beginning of this new quarter was to review basic map elements with my seventh grade… Read more Simple Parent Participation Geography Activity

Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work

Posted on May 3, 2019 by mrdeehanclass

Warning: This is a VERY long post. I apologize for all the detail, but – then again – I won’t… Read more Student Misbehavior: Avoiding Work Because They Can’t Do the Work

How the Grinch Teacher Avoided Holiday Countdowns

Posted on December 14, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

It’s just a few days until my school’s Christmas break. But, if I can help it, my students will never… Read more How the Grinch Teacher Avoided Holiday Countdowns

Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma (HP Reveal)

Posted on October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

When you were in school, did you ever create a “historical” document and then dip it in tea/coffee to give… Read more Aging documents project – take it to the next level with Aurasma (HP Reveal)

There’s More to Potty Numbers Than Just Number 1 and Number 2!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

Okay, this post is going to make me seem like I am an obsessive freak. There’s no way for me… Read more There’s More to Potty Numbers Than Just Number 1 and Number 2!

A Capital Activity!

Posted on April 22, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

Recently, my students and I (yes, I am learning too!) were exploring life in medieval Japan, focusing on a period… Read more A Capital Activity!

Deepening Understanding Through Fashion

Posted on April 19, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

I was teaching a unit on medieval Japan and we were exploring the lives of Japanese uji, or noble families.… Read more Deepening Understanding Through Fashion

Rich Learning Experiences

Posted on March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

One of the strategies I enjoy employing in my class is the use of creative culminating assessment projects. Dr. Douglas… Read more Rich Learning Experiences

In Assessment, Zero Can Still Be a Hero

Posted on February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

According to grade guru Ken O’Connor, in his book A Repair Kit for Grading, “grades are broken when they include… Read more In Assessment, Zero Can Still Be a Hero

Valentine’s Day – Another Dress Down Day, Another Opportunity to Take Advantage

Posted on February 14, 2018 by mrdeehanclass

This is come off as a little crazy, but bear with me… Dress down days at school can be fun,… Read more Valentine’s Day – Another Dress Down Day, Another Opportunity to Take Advantage

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