Tectonic Forces and the Ages of California’s Crust for High School
A few years ago, a student asked me how we could possibly know the earth is moving when everything we see outside seems so still. It is a fair question for any high school science class. We know the ground beneath us is active, but the scale of geological time and... read more
Teaching the Populist Party to High School History Students
The Populist Party emerged as a significant force during the Gilded Age, representing the frustrations of farmers struggling against systemic economic challenges. This high school lesson provides the framework for students to investigate the agrarian protests of that... read moreHigh School Algebra Lesson on Polynomial Factors and Graphs
Students often experience confusion when they encounter cubic polynomial equations for the first time. They can manipulate the algebra for hours, but they often struggle to see the connection between those factored expressions and the shape that appears on a... read more
Helping Ninth Graders Adjust Their Writing Style and Organization
…and that is why I keep telling the ninth graders that they cannot write an investigative report the same way they write a casual email to a peer. It is a transition that trips up almost every student at this stage. They have mastered the basics of essay... read more