Power Can Be Fast, Slow, Loud, or Quiet

Power may seem loud and fast, but it can also be slow and quiet.

Chronosonarium (Greek and Latin)

What on earth is a Chronosonarium? Break apart the Greek and Latin roots, figure out what it should mean, then invent what it describes.

What If… Long Life?

What would the consequences be if all people lived much, much longer?

What If… No Sleep?

What would the consequences be if no one had to sleep anymore?

New Uses For A Chair

So, what can a chair be used for other than, you know, sitting in?

Idiom Tasks

Four fantastically terrific tasks for a weekly idiom study.

Categorize and Re-Categorize Countries

Put these countries into groups. Then do it again. Then… do it one more time. How does re-re-grouping the same places reveal new patterns and give new insights?

Microchess (Chess Variant)

What if we played chess on a board that’s only 4×5?

Writing Technique: 3 Dependent Clauses

A specific technique to help students add some spice to their writing. We’ll be writing sentences with three dependent clauses.

Notice, Wonder: A Long Line

A mysterious image. Reveal it slowly. Let your students wonder!

Remixing A Holiday Poem

Let’s take a classic Christmas poem and remix it to work with another holiday!

Student Introductions with Complexity and Frames

How have you changed over time? Students introduce themselves through the lens of change — and learn a Depth and Complexity tool in the process.

Improving Presentations 4: The Big Day

How do you mentally (and emotionally) prepare yourself for the big day?

Greekymon

Rather than just memorizing word parts, students will use those word parts to create four possible products.