Second graders practice dribbling and passing a basketball. They also learn the correct finger position for dribbling and how to place their feet when passing.

Students discuss the misrepresentations of African Americans in the United States. In groups, they examine the life and accomplishments of William Lanson and the importance of extending the Long Wharf. Together, they pretend they lived...

Students participate in a game called 4-Corner Fitness. Individually, they are given a card with an exercise and location on it. Once they finish one station, they move on to the next one following the music. To end the lesson, they...

Students examine the history of quilt making. They explore the pattern, designs, and color schemes of the quilt. Students read stories about quilting. They create a story to further develop into a story quilt. Additional cross...

Students explore the concept of "reasonable doubt" in our criminal court system and compare it to "preponderance of the evidence" in the civil court system. They discuss the trials of OJ Simpson and other historical criminal defendants.

Students discover what causes earthquakes, volcanoes and floods. Using this information, they discuss how these natural disasters change the surface of the Earth. In groups, they make models, draw pictures and make them erupt.

Students create a bulletin board documenting good sportsmanship. After reviewing articles in magazines, students choose pieces that document good and bad behavior in sports. They discuss the implications of the behaviors noted in the...

Students investigate the concept of developing the social skill of caring for others and self. The lesson includes a silent time of reflection on how one can care. Then students read a story that illustrates the concept of caring and...

Seventh graders write and publish a press release. In this news writing lesson plan, 7th graders analyze press releases from various online sources. Students write a press release about a major event in their school.

Pupils investigate probability and the chance of an even happening. In this algebra lesson, students incorporate their knowledge of probability to solve problems and relate it to the real world. They learn to make decisions based on data.

Students investigating the concept of probability practice the concept using a variety of different example problems. The lesson is delivered in a question and answer format. The frequency of answers is recorded in a data table for...

Fifth graders brainstorm on whiteboard Web authorship and what they think they need to know about information on a website in order to judge its content. They research the solar system websites and present them to the class with their...

Students participate in a mock trial about stolen cars. In groups, they take turns representing their clients and examining how a court operates. Other students act as the jury and share their reasons for the verdict they deliver.

In this reading comprehension and open response worksheet, students read a short passage in which the a younger sibling longs to be just like his/her older brother. They write short answers to a question about the main character's...

In this Henry VIII worksheet, learners read through an article associated with Henry VIII and answer twelve comprehension questions regarding the article.

In this math instructional activity, students explore probability and the chance that an event will occur. Students read 10 word problems and decide on an appropriate answer based on probability. Example: "My brother complains that is...

In this grammar worksheet, students read fourteen sentences and find the spelling mistakes in each one. Students correct each spelling mistake found.

In this nouns and verbs activity, students fill in the blanks in 12 sentences with a word from the word bank that is commonly used as a verb, but may also be a noun.

For this bridge design worksheet, learners answer 5 general questions about bridges. Students follow the directions to construct 4 types of bridges with paper and test them for strength.

In this chores at home worksheet, students read a passage, answer five true or false statements and write a conversation between Tanya and her mother.

In this single step operations instructional activity, students solve word problems. In his short answer instructional activity, students write answers to eight problems.

Students read a verse from the song, "Home on the Range," and determine if 7 statements about the verse are true or false. An interesting activity using this classic song.

In this key vocabulary crossword puzzle worksheet, students practice key vocabulary as they read the 12 clues to correctly fill in the word puzzle.

In this reasonable answers instructional activity, students solve 6 word problems in which estimation is used. Students circle the most reasonable answer from 3 choices.