They Really Are Everywhere!

Last Friday I posted about some lessons I've learned over the years. One of the items on my list was that teachable moments are everywhere. It's really true. The Winter Olympics are a huge source of inspiration for lesson plan ideas ranging from Algebra to Social Studies! Just think of the physics involved in figure skating or the need to understand the customs of the athletes by the Olympic committee as they are arranging the details of meals and lodging. The art and music of the opening ceremony alone could be studied for days! Have you ever wanted to what Newton and inertia have to do with the sport of Curling? Why not teach a lesson about it? Here's a link to get you started.