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Officer Buckle and Gloria
Learners write a class letter to a local policeman asking him to come and talk to the class and create a list of safety tips as a class. Students research information on police dogs: type of dogs used, where they come form, how they are...
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Capitals, Designers & Common Fashion Terms
The importance of fashion on society is identified and new vocabulary associated with fashion is defined. Using the internet, your class will identify the major fashion capitals of the world and write about one. To end the lesson, they...
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SIMPLE FABRIC FOLDING FOR HALLOWEEN
Study the fabric folding techniques introduced and lead your class in applying them to quiltmaking, home decorating, fashion design, and other sewing projects. This lesson is geared to making items themed for halloween, but could be...
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Arkansas Architectural Styles
Students investigate the various architectural styles of Arkansas. They read a handout, complete a worksheet, view images of architectural styles, and take photos and write descriptions of five style elements they observe in their...
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Soybeans: The Miracle Seed
Learners discover why soybeans are called the "miracle seeds." They make their own soynuts and share other foods made from soybeans. They create a bulletin board of soybean products.
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Beef and Beef By-Products
Students examine the various types of beef and the many uses of its by-products. They increase their knowledge by playing a game of "beef bingo."They discuss what parts of beef animals are their by-products.
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Foods
Students identify what types of items are grown on a farm. They discuss how those items are processed and turned into food they everyday. They are to write a paragraph using transition words.
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Corn Harvest
Learners read Corn Belt Harvest and write sentences about corn's uses. They visit a cornfield and a grain elevator or have guest speakers come to class. They design posters about harvesting or processing corn into grain.
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Satire Witch Project
Young scholars examine the use of titles with video. They create a short horror film based on a classic work of literature or other subject area writing. Students use a single camera and a single shot. Using Adobe Premiere Elements,...
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Cooking Your Favorite Meal - Vocabulary and Discussion Lesson for English Students of All Ages
Here is a great idea that incorporates cooking, recipe reading, content specific vocabulary, and culture. The class defines cooking related vocabulary, discusses the food they eat, then develop a recipe of their own. This is a great way...
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Job Word Search
In this job search worksheet, learners locate 8 names of jobs in a puzzle. There is a word search to help students find career and job words.
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A Day in the life of.....
Learners view a list of careers and choose one to research. They discuss each career, gather information, and list their resources, and they should compile. They write a flyer about their career and print it.
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Honesty in Writing
Help your class construct an honest and clear writing piece. They explore tactics in advertising and identify deceptive language. They then write a statement about a community issue using honest language.
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SWEET DREAMS, MOON BABY
Study previously-unpublished techniques and also stunning yet surprisingly easy historic techniques in quilting. Advance from simple needleturn applique to antiquarian fancywork with optional stencil-shading applique, inkwork, and...
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Work Conversation: Beginning ESL Lesson
Useful for a lesson about conversational English or vocational skills, this presentation features a short conversation between an employee and his boss. Pupils can practice their English greetings and occupational vocabulary. Pictures of...
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Teacher Appreciation Week Word Jumble
Word jumbles can be a great way to start off Teacher Appreciation Week! Youngsters will unscramble the letters to create words about teacher appreciation. They spell 16 words.
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Goods for You!
Have your class learn about Wisconsin and farming. Learners begin by listening to stories that describe farming and engage in a discussion of goods and services. They could also compare the goods and services provided in different states.
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Plants
Explore plant biology with your primary learners through this simple presentation. Each slide contains basic facts about plant survival elements such as nutrients, water, warmth, and sunlight. The colorful illustrations will engage your...
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Dogs
The 36 slides in this presentation will keep your students' attention with the flashy colors, fonts and cute pictures of puppies. The information is mostly about which breeds of dogs are best suited for particular jobs and...
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Career Education: Office Workers
Frist and second graders explore career options. First they will watch career videos and then prepare to interview school personnel regarding their job responsibilities. They will then send thank you cards to the interviewed subjects...
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Split Page Note Taking
Note taking skills are vital to teach students as they progress through elementary school. Teach your students how to create and take notes using the split page note taking method. Note: This resource is a template with instructions for...
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For the Love of the Gingerbread Man
Here are some fun ways to make an exploration of The Gingerbread Man a motivating experience.
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A Vacation Expedition: Universal Design and Differentiated Instruction Lesson
Students plan a vacation to either a mountain, deep-sea location, rainforest or to the moon. In this vacation planning lesson, students research information about the location of their choice. They watch video clips on the SMARTBoard,...