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Number Operations
Inject fun into your math review! Pupils review basic math operations with decimals as well as addition and subtraction with simple fractions. In this number operations instructional activity, learners work in groups to create a game for...
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Free Standing Structure
Students demonstrate basic construction skills by building a free standing structure, using predetermined materials. They compute cost of structure by using multiplication skills or calculator.
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Insight Arts
Students view a mural and identify, describe, and discuss what they see. They are introduced to and demonstrate the functions of key structural elements of poetry by writing a poem about themselves that highlights their interests and...
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Introduction to Volcanoes
Learners develop a basic understanding of volcanoes. They watch a PowerPoint Presentation which introduces three types of volcanoes: shield volcanoes, cinder cones, and composite volcanoes.
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Impressionism and Beyond
Students view a video, and they are reminded that Impressionism was an artistic movement that begin in Pairs in the 1800s. They are asked to think about the paintings featured in the video and describe the typical style of these works....
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Earthquakes: Learn From the Past, Prepare for the Future
Students examine the destruction caused by earthquakes. In this community safety instructional activity, students examine the risk involved in living in an earthquake zone and how to prepare for future earthquakes.
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Common Vaccinations
Students examine vaccinations and how they work. In this vaccinations lesson students create posters that describe the various types of vaccines.
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Bridges
Pupils compare and contrast the three primary types of bridges. In this technology lesson, students design and build a bridge that spans 25 cm. They test their design and present the results to class.
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Blue Planet: Coral Seas
Students create a poster about coral reefs. In this oceanography activity, students teach the class about a given aspect of the coral reefs. Students create posters with images and facts about this habitat.
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A First Look at the Garden
For any teacher who is planning a field trip to Missouri's Botanical Garden, this lesson plan packet is a must-have! In it, young learners engage in pre-visit activities so they will be prepared to get the most out of their trip. There...
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Online —On Stage—and Action
Use your tablets to participate in a culture-sharing project with a class in a foreign country. Your class can communicate and share ideas with a class in another country, swapping information regarding language and culture. Together you...
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Modeling the Solar System
Students build a scaled model of the solar system. In this space science lesson, students arrange them according to their distances from the sun. They analyze each planet's unique features such as density and relative gravity.
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Eating for Your Future
Students brainstorm ways to live healthy. In this health science lesson, students recipes that are healthy and appealing. They compile all recipes and develop a class cookbook.
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Brain Watching
Learners identify the different parts of the nervous system. In this biology lesson plan, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.
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Zany Wire Sculpture
Young artists create a freestanding 3-dimensional sculpture using wire and modeled "clay" pieces. This immensely creative and engaging lesson should get your kids excited, because the medium is unusual to work with. Everything you need...
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Ecosystem Game
Students examine the ecosystem by playing a game. In this ecosystem lesson, students are put into groups of decomposers, consumers, and producers. Students create a list of animals that fit into each group and items that represent...
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Sentence Auction
Students participate in a sentence auction activity. Groups of students attempt to purchase as many correct sentences as possible. Each group has $3,000 to spend. The winning group is the one who has bought the most correct sentences.
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Totem Pole and Native American Costume
Students create a totem pole, Native American costume, and Native American mask. They discuss design elements, view a slideshow, and using various craft materials construct a totem pole with various face designs, a Native American...
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Photography
Learners explore using photography as an editorial enhancement. In this photography lesson, students discuss the captions of samples of photos and crop their own photos to use with a writing piece.