Students build parachutes for chicken eggs. In this physics lesson, students describe the forces acting on a falling object. They predict which of the three parachute models they made has the best chance of keeping the egg intact after a...

Students design an experiment to investigate how objects with different masses fall. In this physics lesson plan, students predict how these objects will fall in a vacuum tube. They write a report explaining experimental results and...

Students create a book for small children. In this literary instructional activity, students examine the qualities in children's literature that capture the attention of the child. They then work in small groups to create a book to share...

Students investigate weather disasters by creating a virtual tornado.  In this wild weather lesson, students define a vortex and describe how a vortex keeps a tornado moving and causing damage.  Students utilize salt,...

Students serve in their community. In this community action lesson, students read "First They Came for the Jews" and discuss what happened when people didn't take ethical action. Students discuss the actions they could take to help in...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students reflect upon the lesson of tikkun olam as they read "First They Came for the Jews." Students plan and execute a tikkun olam project of their choosing...

Fourth graders discuss and practice the correct way to stop, drop, and roll in the case of a fire. They play a tagging game to help them with this procedure.