Students investigate the food known as the tortilla. They research the growth cycle of the corn plant and how tortillas are made from it. The importance of the tortilla according to the Hispanic culture is explained to the students. The...

Pupils examine the different formats book reviews can be presented. As a class, they brainstorm what they already know about writing a book review adding to a concept web. They write their own review using the tips giving to them and...

Students investigate the effects of autism by creating a slide-show presentation.  In this special needs lesson, students define autism and the mental health problems it can cause young people afflicted with it.  Students...

Students participate in a differentiated lesson about Tuck Everlasting. In this Tuck Everlasting lesson, students work on comprehension strategies that are leveled for their reading ability. They focus on the ability to tell the main...

Students classify objects. In this math instructional activity, students sort and classify objects based on their characteristics. Students identify characteristics of objects.

In this genetic ethics worksheet, students are given ten ethical questions regarding genetic defects, the possibility of gene therapy, test tube babies and creating a national DNA database. Students are given three choices for each...

Students read a New York Times article to examine strong first person voice in essays about reading. They write their own first person essays about some aspect of reading, participate in peer review, and re-writing.

Students examine sculptures which include animal figures made of different metals. They create their own sculptures of watches to represent a phrase about time.

Students identify the dramatic expression made by performance and how it relates to the content of the story L'Orfeo. They determine the form of orchestra and each instrumental group within the orchestra for this piece.

Students consider the role of women in upper-class Japanese society through the reading of a folktale and the study of Japanese art images. The lesson plan emphasizes small, cooperative learning groups.

After being read a story, the students attempt to identify one individual difference, and one thing about themselves that is similar to other students in the class and one thing that makes them special. For the art lesson, students...

Students discuss alliteration and how it is used in the book The Z Was Zapped. Students choose a letter and create alliterative sentences and illustrate the letter.

Students collects artifacts from home that they feel describe themselves. They write captions for each artifact and display them for their classmates.

In this passive and active tenses worksheet, students choose the correct tense to fit a given sentence. Students also identify transitive and intransitive verbs.

Looks at several theories of moral development including Piaget, Kohlberg, and Gilligan. Must click on Overview of Moral Development and Education on right side of screen. Links to several articles on moral education.

This topic looks at this socialization process and the factors that influence gender development and gender socialization in children.

Practice: alternative education models and child development.

An article breaking down recent studies reflecting the impact that early connection with senstive caregivers has on child emotional development.

Advice for parents of preschool-age children, but pertinent to anyone interested in early child development, for using the arts to prepare children for school success.

Dramatic play allows children to develop skills in such areas as abstract thinking, literacy, math, and social studies. In order to derive the full benefits from dramatic play as it relates to learning, early educators should "set the...

Understand the eight stages of psychosocial development studied and defined by psychologist Erik Erikson.

10 valuable critical thinking exercises ranging in subject matter. Includes questions and exercises regarding biological development, language usage, morals, values and ethics, and thought cycles.

This resource provides information and tips about how to boost the self esteem of children and teens.

With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation. This article explains the benefit of active play.