David Widener

This is a great presentation to educate students on pigeons, especially if you are looking at some of the Mo Willems pigeon books. Pigeons are greatly misunderstood in society. They are revered throughout history, and today there are many who revile them. This product is a presentation that is appropriate for ages from 4th. - 10th grade. It includes 23 slides with the teacher's notes to make it easy to present. There are several areas in the presentation that encourage larger discussion, e.g. t

The 21 Card Trick is a ubiquitous card trick seen by millions of people each year. How is it done? Very few people actually know the math and the process behind the trick. Here in this lesson you can perform the trick by handing out a step by step illustration. Students will love this change in math class predictability. After the trick has been performed take a deeper dive into the "why does this trick work every time?" There is a great handout that will be a lesson in patterns and predictabili

Make an audio commercial to teach language skills, history and marketing. The project is a simple 30 second commercial that requires students to write a script for an Internet commercial. Students will record the script adding sound effects and music using Creative Common resources. Research and requirements can be adapted for various topics and subjects. Assignment, script and rubric included in Word document allowing easy editing of material for your specific needs.

These journal writing exercises provide students with the opportunity to engage deeper with US history lessons, gaining new insights, knowledge and perspective in the lives of ordinary individuals in US history. These assignments can be a yearlong approach to improving writing skills, historical knowledge and insight into life for those who lived in the past. One process is students writing about a specific historical figure or creating a fictional character and writing a journal entry from th

This is a great way to introduce some of the landmarks that marked the Oregon Trail in the 1840s and 50s. It provides major natural and human built landmarks and why they were so important to the travelers along the trail. From the jumping off point at Independence, Mo to Chimney Rock in Nebraska, to Fort Boise in Idaho to the final major river crossing, the Dalles students will enjoy the quick journey along the Oregon trail.

Math magic, combines mathematical principles with tricks and illusions. It is a great way to have fun with math and introduce simple math computational skills. It can also offer a unique and engaging way to learn and interact with math concepts. By presenting mathematical ideas in a personal and unique way it can captivate students with math and build their confidence in mathematic. This presentation has 5 easy and fun "Math Magic" tricks that you and your students are sure to enjoy. They inclu