Students explore animal characteristics by creating illustrations. In this animal identification lesson, students read a list of animal descriptions which they draw using crayons or colored pencils. Students view their drawings and...

Sixth graders practice using logic and scientific proof while examining animal tracks.  In this scientific method activity, 6th graders identify different animals and the type of tracks they leave behind by observing...

Sixth graders examine the causes of the stock market crash of 1929.  In this integrated math/history unit on the stock market, 6th graders study, research, and read stocks, visit a local bank, and create a PowerPoint to show the...

Tenth graders participate in research and class discussion before attempting to write a traditional five paragraph essay. They use the examples of 16 other hero stories to consider. Students use examples and descriptive details to...

Students write an essay comparing and contrasting Frank Parris and George Ballad. In this The Witch of Goingsnake lesson plan, students brainstorm vocabulary used to show comparison and create a model thesis statement. Students write...