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Hawaii
Third graders explore how to do research on the Internet. After they have completed looking up information they create a haiku.
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Nonprofit Environmental Groups
Students examine the importance of nonprofit organizations when it comes to the environment. They discover how to evaluate different organizations. They research different organizations and present their findings to the class.
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I Just Learned About the Coolest Person
Students present information on the public lives and work of a chosen philanthropist. They write bio-poems highlighting the work of philantropists.
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Huck Finn Chapter Questions
Students answer chapter questions to evaluate the novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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Hollywood
Pupils listen to a play, or perhaps, take turns reading portions of it aloud. Afterward, they thoughtfully analyze and discuss the components of a well-written play. Next, a theme is assigned, and each person writes a play in conjunction...
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush: Native American Life
Learners read," The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" by Tomie dePaola and discuss the way legends are passed down orally. They then create their own legend and illustrate it on a simulated "Buffalo Skin" made from brown paper.