Designed specifically for lower elementary pupils, this is a great biographical research project in which students research a famous American, and then design creative poster boards to help them "become" the famous...

This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they...

Learners are engaged in the making of a felt pouch. They complete the project with the aid of the teacher because the lesson is meant for the Special Education population. Students answer the following focus question to set the context,...

Students measure prisms and determine their volume. In this measurement and reasoning instructional activity, students estimate the volume and area of prisms. They measure given boxes. Students use paper to create prisms and cylinders....

Students explore African clothing. In this African culture social studies lesson, students brainstorm types of clothing they wear for different occasions. Students view photographs of Africans wearing Western clothing and "special...

Studenty create a photo essay of a day in their lives. In this photographic story lesson, young scholars take pictures throughout their day and use the images to tell a story.  Students create an album with an online account. 

Students apply definitions and theorems to verify special quadrilaterals using coordinate geometry. They apply the slope formula, the midpoint formula, and the distance formula to justify that a given quadrilateral is a parallelogram....

Young scholars find the coordinates of the vertices of special quadrilaterals placed in the coordinate plane. They find the coordinates of missing vertices of squares and parallelograms.

Fifth graders discover how blood moves around the body.  In this circulatory system lesson, 5th graders feel their pulse before and after exercise.  Students count their heart rate. Students use the scientific method to record...

Students contemplate the questions raised by the book/movie I, Robot.  In this theoretical physics lesson, students consider the pros and cons as well as the possibility of robots that can think.

Students research the responsibilities of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches. In this U.S. government instructional activity, students research the jobs of those in each branch and present their finding to their classmates.

Students delve into a study of sharks. In this science lesson plan, students examine the many different scientific occupations, as well as some possible specializations therein, and perhaps a little bit of other life considerations,...

Students develop fine motor skills. In this paper folding lesson plan, students make a person out of paper. Students use different shapes of paper for the body and used curled paper for the hair.

Students conduct a series of exploration activity on how vaccines and antibodies work. In this biology lesson, students test how antigens and antibodies work in the body. They discuss the benefits of vaccines in promoting immune responses.

Students experience how the brain adapts over time to changes in what they perceive. In this human perception instructional activity, students wear special prism goggles that initially disorient the user. Over time, the student is able...

Students choose a book for reading. In this language arts lesson, students take steps to evaluate a book for free reading. Students make a list of words found in the book that they are unfamiliar with.

Second graders make predictions about reading.  In this remedial reading lesson plan, 2nd graders read a favorite author's story, and read about an animal or favorite hobby or how-to.  Students discuss the various purposes...

Student practice decoding skills and phonological awareness. In this vocabulary development activity, student identifies new vocabulary through word association and flash cards. Student also reads How he Chick Tricked the Fox making...

Students improve their self-esteem by telling others about skills, talents, and characteristics that make them unique and special.

Students engage in a school project help unite the feelings and make each student feel a very special part of their school. This project would be a great beginning of the school "opener" for students and their teachers.

Students determine the missing vertices of quadrilaterals. In this rectangles and trapezoids lesson plan, students examine the characteristics of quadrilaterals. They identify the missing vertices of a quadrilateral on a coordinate plane.

Students practice escaping from a fire.  In this fire safety lesson, students listen to the smoke alarm and discuss what it tells them to do.  Students learn what to do when the alarm goes off during the day.  Students...