Michele Luck, Author at A Lesson Plan for Teachers

February: A Month of Celebration

Posted on February 1, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

The month of February is the month for so many celebrations, but it is also a month filled with historic relevance! It's time to celebrate our presidents and it's the month to examine the contributions of African Americans and to...Read More

Teaching the “Social” in Social Studies

Posted on January 25, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

I can remember my first year of teaching quite well. I often heard one comment from students over and over: "You can't teach that!" Being a history teacher, and one that is adamant that it is important to tell all...Read More

Taking A Gamble: Preparing for a Sub in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on January 15, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

As winter set in each year, so did sinus infections that filled me with fever, mucous, and dread. I could handle the sweats and chills. I could take on the drips and floods. But the thought of placing my classroom...Read More

Designing Units for the Secondary Classroom

Posted on January 11, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

When sitting down to design a unit, I am always fearful that I will not create something that will work well for my students, will cover all of my content, or will be engaging and fun, keeping everyone motivated. To...Read More

Evaluation Time

Posted on January 4, 2016July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

For many, this is the time of the school year where the administrators begin coming in to the classrooms to do the official evaluations on teachers. Remembering back to my first year and my first evaluation, I now think, "What...Read More

End of the Semester Expectations

Posted on December 7, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

I originally posted this in December of 2011. I read it now and ask... Has it gotten better? Or worse? It's the END of the semester! Time for in-depth reviews, developed discussions on the content of the semester, thoroughly researched...Read More

Effective End of Semester Review for the Secondary Classroom: PLAY GAMES!

Posted on December 2, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

It's almost the end of the semester, and the kids are ready for break! How can you keep them focused and attentive for your end of semester review? Play Games! While there are many game formats available, I've come to...Read More

Giving Students Identity

Posted on November 21, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

Just recently, I met my biological father's daughter - my half-sister. I am 46 years old, yet my lack of identity still haunts me to this day. I desperately want to know my heritage, how I came about, and what...Read More

Teaching About Terrorism in the Secondary Classroom

Posted on November 16, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

As acts of terror continue to permeate our news, teachers are faced with the reality that we must address the issues in our secondary classrooms. Still, the many controversies, the chaos, and the complex fears create great challenges in developing...Read More

Understanding Our World to Create A Global Classroom

Posted on November 14, 2015July 25, 2020 by Michele Luck

American students are often taught the Geography of the world, American History, and even World History from a bubble perspective. We see things through very American eyes with limited understanding of cultural differences and their impact on the world events...Read More