Students explore a variety of animals that live on our planet. The shapes, sizes, colors, movements, and coverings of the animals are observed. The similarities and differences in the animals are grouped according to common traits.

Students examine several maps and consider mapmakers' perspective in early depictions of North America.They determine how the spherical shape of the earth makes any north-south and east-west orientation a matter of perspective. For...

Students discuss the definition of a descriptive paragraph with the class. They read an example of a descriptive paragraph and then write one of their own using one of the included ideas.

Students move safely in a general direction while practicing their chasing, fleeing, and dodging skills. They practice using a Thanksgiving theme for the activity.

Students trace their profile on their poster board by projecting their shadow onto the poster board. OR students may lie on the ground on a very large piece of paper and trace around themselves with a pencil.

Students sort, classify and write about what characteristics they used to sort fish counters.

Students participate in a guided reading experience by following directions to cut out tangrams. They listen to the directions and cut as the reading progresses.

Fourth graders make a time line from their notes and outlines of the causes of the Cold War.

Students generate a word bank drawing on vocabulary from fifteen school related topics. They use the word bank to write poetry in the styles of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky.

Students create vocabulary puzzles using the computer. In this vocabulary puzzle instructional activity, students create vocabulary puzzles using computer software. Students include synonyms of the words and illustrations. Students trade...

Students find math concepts in every day items. In this math concept instructional activity, students take ten photographs of things they find interesting. They analyze the photographs to find hidden math concepts such as counting,...

Students participate in Density Discoveries, which is a hands-on learning opportunity for students to find the mass, volume, and density of solid matter.

Students are in a group - half of them be an obstacle and half be moving around them, and then they switch. This engaging game promotes lots of movement.

Students practice multiples of the numbers 1-9 and different manipulative skills such as clapping and snapping.

Students listen to the book, Harriet's Halloween Candy, and discuss the many ways Harriet sorted the candy from her trick-or-treat bag. They sort and classify individually wrapped candy.

Students sort, classify, and write about how they sort a variety of shells.

First graders discuss why the moon appears to change shape. They use flashlights and balls to simulate the sun's light shining on the moon during its different phases. They read books, paint pictures and write sentences about the moon.

Third graders are introduced to Contour Drawing. They view examples and non-examples of student contour drawings. After a demonstration of correct technique, 3rd graders produce contour drawings of the top side of their hand.

Students listen and repeat various phrases associated with Valentine's Day. Then they design their own heart-shaped Valentine for someone, using the Spanish phrases they learned.

Students demonstrate knowledge of sorting and classifying by color as they sort gummy bear candies.

Fifth graders determine volume and density through their knowledge of mass, volume and density.

Sixth graders measure and investigate the densities of several objects. They, in teams, determine the mass and volume of each of the 5 objects and record the measurements in the data table.

Seventh graders explore real life activities that demonstrate kinetic and potential energy. They, in groups, classify the activity card statements as kinetic or potential. They should also include where the potential and kinetic energy...

Students examine the differences between weathering, erosion, and deposition as it pertains to mountains.