Learn about the interesting life of George Washington Carver and his many accomplishments with this series of worksheets for primary grade learners. From coloring pages and word searches, to non-fiction reading passages and math skills...

Young scholars explore the life of George Washington Carver and his inventions. they discover his uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes and how his inventions are still in use today. Students write letters to Carver about his inventions.

What is a boll weevil? Your class can find out that and more by following the activities included here. Pupils read an article, sing a boll weevil song, add to the song with their own original lyrics, illustrate the song, study the...

Students examine the meaning of generosity and how sharing can be a cultural trait. In this cultural trait lesson plan, students read a text about the culture of generosity in Africa. Students complete a discussion activity and journal...

Students read the story "Sharing in Africa". As a class, they brainstorm a list of holidays and celebrations in various cultures and identify the Congo on a world map. To end the lesson, they focus on one paragraph of the story,...

Students read books, learn about the letter c, and eat roasted peanuts all to learn about the circus. In this circus lesson plan, students also use design their own tickets and have parachute play.

Students explore entrepreneurs of Nebraska. In this business and social studies lesson, students research Nebraska entrepreneurs to discover the history of their successful company.

Students 'travel' around the world gathering Christmas traditions. In this Christmas tradition lesson plan students sing songs, listen to stories and legends, and make crafts associated with different Christmas traditions around the...

Learners discuss philanthropic behavior. For this philanthropy lesson, students read Shel Silverstein's Hug O' War and brainstorm ways of working together.

Students are introduced to the concept of multiculturalism. They explore "colors" of people in a book The Colors of Us by Karen Katz. Students experience the ingredients and materials for Rainbow Stew.

Students make a handprint underneath a Valentine poem to give to their parents. In this Valentine poem lesson plan, students also glue conversation hearts around the edge of the page for a border.

Students explore the definition of agriculture.  In this Language Arts and Social Studies lesson plan, students read an article on products that are produced in agriculture, then they complete a vocabulary assignment and write an...

An allowance is an important thing! Make sure your kids know how to save and spend their own money. Using the book The Case of the Shrunken Allowance as a starting point, this plan covers income, spending and saving, counting, and more.

Learners discuss the kinds of things they count and how to use tally marks. In this social science instructional activity, students count animal crackers by using tally marks for each kind of animal. The tally marks are changed into...

Students research George Washington Carver. In this science lesson, students discuss George Washington Carver's contribution to science. Students explain how peanut butter is produced.

Students research etymologies using dictionaries. They explore the diverse origins of the common foods they eat after making a list of their favorite foods.

Students study Abe Lincoln and make a log cabin out of pretzel sticks and chocolate frosting.