Explore communication through writing by analyzing individual sentences with young writers. They practice writing compound sentences and identifying sentence fragments. The next step has them learn the five parts of a friendly letter....

Students combine sentences to create compound sentences. They write about creating their own soda, then make their own soda, comparing and contrasting it with a national brand. They write a paragraph containing compound sentences.

Sixth graders explore writing techniques by reviewing sample sentences. In this writing subject instructional activity, 6th graders examine a list of sentences in which they identify both the subject and predicate. Students complete a...

Students model recombination in DNA. They color the DNA sample and cut it out. Students use their "restriction enzymes" to cut the DNA into specific fragments. They separate the fragments using the "gel electrotrophoresis." Students...

Students analyze English by completing a handout regarding grammar rules. In this verb lesson plan, students identify what a verb does, where to use it in a sentence and what a verb fragment is. Students complete a worksheet based on...

Third graders read and discuss "The Hangman" by Maurice Ogden and answer questions about the poem. They list things they can do to combat prejudice using each of the letters in the word and create a small poster with a slogan against...

Students participate in an activity designed to increase student awareness and participation in the voting process.

Second graders study Benjamin Franklin and participate in simple experiments in electricity.

Students interview another student using a twenty question format and write a three-part biography of that person. They create a collage representing the person they interviewed.