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Philanthropy and You
Students define and discuss philanthropy. They research a philanthropist and write a three-paragraph essay summarizing what they have learned , including their own roles as philanthropists. They also plan and initiate personal acts of...
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Closer To the Ground Lesson 1: Sharing the Wealth
Young scholars examine the meaning of philanthropy. They look at specific needs and determine the process of requesting grants from various foundations. They determine a need within the school community and write a grant application or...
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Phil Up on the Arts
Sstudents examine the concept of community in their classroom and school. They list philanthropic acts they could perform without teacher permission. They also memorize and sing two songs with philanthropic themes.
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Nonprofits Are Necessaary
Students research community nonprofit organizations. They identify their purposes and graph them. The search telephone books, websites, and magazines for information on local organizations. They write in journals how nonprofit groups...
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Time, Talent, and Treasure
Students identify componets of stewardship and philanthropy. They examine their talents and how they use their time. They develop ways to use their time and talents to help others.
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Trust
Students discuss the topic of trust. They work together to create their own song about the topic. They practice ways to trust each other in the classroom as well.
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Jackie Robinson, A Black Hero
Students examine the life of Jackie Robinson and how he opened the door for other African American athletes. They identify how one person can make a difference by their actions. They write about the responsiblity of citizens to end the...
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How Prophet-able Are You? Ancient Advocates for Change
Students read and analyze classical literature of the ancient Hebrew prophets dealing with societal injustices. They identify present-day prophets, and write an essay about how the common good would be affected if people listened to the...
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Common Good in Aztec Culture Lesson 2: Aztec Religion
Students examine human sacrifice and read about Aztec gods and religious practices. They study Aztec sacrifice while looking at opportunity costs of doing things for the common good.
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Who Will Benefit if We Give Bulbs What They Need to Grow?
Young scholars identify the elements needed for bulbs to grow. They raise tulips and give them to various members of the community. They identify local philanthropic communities and look for ways they can constructively donate time and...
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Pocahontas (Matoaka)
Students explain how Pocahontas contributed to the people of Jamestown. They relate her actions to the core democratic values. They also infer about the effect of her actions.
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Computer Applications: Vocabulary
Students define the procedures involved in information relay within a computer. They become familiar with DOS commands and gain a basic understanding of the Windows 3.1 operating system.
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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
Students review their understanding of web design principles and HTML and continue working on academic projects.
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Double-Digit Addition with Regrouping
First graders recall place value system and double-digit addition, create and manipulate double-digit regrouping, and devise and identify ways to use regrouping.
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Probability
Third graders conduct experiment, collect data, predict, record, and discuss outcomes, and analyze data for probability.
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Subtraction: 3-Digit Regrouping
Third graders listen to a lecture and view a PowerPoint presentation on using regrouping in three-digit subtraction problems. They use a spinner to form three-digit subtraction problems and complete them.
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Quick Writes
Students write on a variety of topics, maximize creative and expository writing skills, develop focused writing, organize ideas, incorporate detail in writing, and exhibit varied and precise word choice.
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Parenting 101
Students distinguish and comprehend the focus in a passage. They research websites to explore parenting resources.
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Cause and Effect SDAIE Lesson
Fifth graders read two Mexican folktales and discuss cause and effect. They draw a cause and effect relationship from one of the stories.
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Snakes
Students follow directions to make a snake out of patterns. They research a specific snake and present it to the class in a group. They listen to a presentation about the King Cobra snake prepared by the teacher.
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Subtraction Shopping
Students subtract two digit numbers. They check each other's answers for accuracy.
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Paper Bag Zoo
Students create animals that might be found in a zoo using paper bags, construction paper, and other materials. They present their animal to the class stating any facts that they may know about the animal and its habitat.
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Penguins
Students are immersed in the experience of finding facts and experiences surrounding the concept of penguins. They Go to Banners homepage to read about penguins and then use Kidspiration to conduct a KWL web. Then students complete an...
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Introduction to Pre-Algebra
Pupils explore adding and subtracting positive numbers. Students discuss the use of algebra in our daily lives. They examine the algebraic equations and observe their solutions. Pupils work on the board and at their desks to solve problems.