Students discuss if they have ever heard someone being bullied or called a name; if so, as each child shares, they hold hands and form a linked circle. They then talk about what they can say or do when they witness name-calling or bullying.

Students find a comfortable position in which they can relax and close their eyes. They listen as a portion from the Bully-Free School Guided Fantasy supplement is read and visualize the way a school without name-calling would look,...

Students explore empathy and fairness. They examine the importance of being able to empathize with people who are different from themselves. Students explore ways of resolving conflict and they recognize the concerns of others.

Learners research baby animals, their special names and the vocabulary to describe their relative sizes through discussion, listening to a Salish story, looking at pictures, and creative artwork . They will also explore the significance...

First graders engage in a instructional activity that demonstrates the character trait of thankfulness. The teacher enthusiastically shares something to be thankful for with the class. Then they spend the time to draw an idea of...

Pupils are introduced to the characteristics of a map. As a class, they discuss the uses of public lands in their community and develop symbols for each feature. They use the symbols to create a map showing the recreational uses of the...

First graders explore migration from Cuba to the United States. They explain reasons why people migrate to different places. Through guest speakers and discussion groups, 1st graders compare and contrast the experiences of Cuban families...

Students discuss family composition and traditions. After reading Family Pictures, students identify key vocabulary and cognates. Working in pairs, students discuss the people who compose their family and some traditions that are unique...

For this American holidays worksheet, learners follow directions to make a wand using construction paper and crepe paper streamers. Background information on Memorial Day and Independence Day is provided for teachers.

In this Groundhog Day worksheet, students read through a description of Groundhog Day which explains when Groundhog Day is, what it is and what folklore means. There is a picture of a groundhog on the page.

For this Flag Day worksheet, students trace over the words, which are written in dotted lines, in the excerpt about Flag Day. This worksheet explains what Flag Day is, when it is and how Americans celebrate it.

Students research USGS maps and identify the major features. In this map skills lesson plan, students identify low and high elevations on a USGS map and practice finding latitude and longitude.

Students participate in an in-class archaeology dig. In this archaeology lesson, students use problem solving skills to construct a puzzle. Students are assigned roles, such as the sifter, measurer, etc.

Students investigate artifacts and reconstruct them. In this artifact lesson, students research archaeologists and Native American groups. Students plan a design for a clay pot which represent the Native American artifact.

Students identify major rivers on a map of the United States. In this geography instructional activity, students discuss what a river is and use a map marker to identify the symbol of a river on a map.

Learners explore how the landscape is constantly changing. For this landscape lesson, students identify a building under construction on the Landscape Picture Map. Learners discuss the purpose of the construction and the effect on the...