Students construct sets of numbers up to 10, write the numerals up to 10, and count up to 10 rationally. They use ten frames and also make bean sticks. Communication is the Process Standard featured in this instructional activity....

Students inspect divisibility rules. In this divisibility rules lesson, students study the relationship between factorization and the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and 10. Students read One Hundred Hungry Ants and A Remainder of...

Students examine the functionality of different types of computer memory (RAM) as a springboard to researching the definitions, uses and functions of different common computer terms. The class creates a computer terminology guide.

Seventh graders explore random sampling by estimating the number of e's on the newspaper. They explain the possible error sources for this type of sampling, and compare the accuracy of sampling a small and large population. This is a...

Middle-schoolers solve linear equations with one single variable. They solve equations that are randomly generated using index cards. Half of an equation is written on each card and distributed to the class. which then attempts solve...

First graders create fraction creatures by using 1 inch squares of construction paper. In this fractions lesson plan, 1st graders name the fractions within their whole creatures.

Students promote random acts of kindness. In this character education lesson, students record acts of kindness that they witness on paper hearts. Students create a chain of hearts to hang in the school.

Fourth graders use numbers from 1-101 in Spanish or French after viewing a video of "101 Dalmations".

Students create videos about an element on the periodic table. In this element instructional activity, students work with partners to create a 1-2 minute video giving interesting information about their element. They include the name,...

Students explore our ecosystem by investigating the quality of our water. In this aquatic insect activity, students examine a group of random insects collected from different streams and ponds in the area. Students record their...

Pupils investigate researching techniques by exploring their library. In this literature references lesson, students identify the different types and genres of books that are readily available at their local library as well as proper...

Students cut random pictures from magazines. In groups, students share their images with each other and explain what they liked about the picture. After creating a collage of the pictures, students tell a story about something personal...

Space science and math collide in this inquiry that investigates launching times for antacid-tablet rockets! Upper elementary or middle school learners collect data as they launch these mini rockets. They apply concepts of place value...

Bridge the gap between mathematics and Career Technical Education. Pupils research the cost associated with building storage sheds and analyze possible profit. They build scale models and determine if building and selling the sheds is a...

Lead your class to construct a solar still on campus to demonstrate how water can be extracted from the soil. The power of solar energy is emphasized, as is the concept of how capillary water can be recovered and purified by using a...

Get your language arts class moving, build community, and strengthen writing skills with this kinesthetic activity. The class brainstorms interview questions from which each chooses three. Individuals then collect information about six...

Primary learners will listen to a story about leprechauns and discuss what they look like and how they act. Then they will construct leprechaun traps to try and catch one. They must explain how their trap works using complete sentences....

Students create a graph showing the growth of their manduca since it hatched. They make their own predictions about how it will grow. They answer questions to end the lesson.

Students work together to participate in a labor market game. They discuss the concepts of supply and demand and how they relate to labor. They ask any questions they have to complete the lesson.

Here is an alphabet activity that has learners match uppercase and lowercase letters printed on shamrocks. They work in pairs to create matches. An extension activity is provided.

Fifth graders participate in a game of leap frog to help them learn a specific math skill. They are divided into groups and help each other in this activity.

Students gain a concrete introduction to the concept of ratios. They demonstrate the ability to create ratios using peanut butter and jelly. They, in groups, construct 6 different sandwiches using different amounts of each food.

Pupils write compliments for the staff at their school. In this compliments lesson plan, students demonstrate kindness by anonymously writing and taping compliments to people's doors around the school.

Students explore phonetics by participating in a pronunciation activity. In this word sound lesson, students discuss the sound "ar" and identify words that commonly use the sound. Students listen to their teacher say words and identify...