Students read a book on their own and identify the characteristics of fantasy literature. After finding quotes from their favorite characters, they use construction paper to make models of them. To end the lesson, they use watercolors to...

Students examine ways in which humans have brought change to the natural environment. In this ecology and literacy lesson, students listen to the book Island Boy by Barbara Cooney. Students observe and define map-reading vocabulary as...

First graders discover the effects of global warming on polar bears. In this life science activity, 1st graders model the polar bear's habitat and observe what happens as they raise the temperature. They record their observation in the...

Students research the current issues about the government of Canada and develop their presentation skills.