In this volcano worksheet, students choose a volcano from a given list to do research on using the computer lab. Students gather information about the volcano and answer 20 questions. They create a poster with graphics and text about...

Students identify erosion in various forms and explain its causes. They look for evidence of erosion on school grounds, describe it in their journals, and draw labeled rough sketches of the erosion.

Young scholars illustrate how the actions of one person can make a difference. They identify school and community issues to address and complete group projects and action plans for making changes in the school or community.

Students participate in various shared reading and writing activities related to the book "My Body" by Rhonda Jenkins. They identify and list words that could be used to label other body parts in the book, draw a picture of their face...

Students talk about mathematical language.  In this talking about your name lesson, students use the letters in their own name to review math vocabulary and concepts.  

Second graders explore how to incorporate a new type of technology, the cash register and/or a calculator, as a motivational tool for solving real life problems. They practice estimating money and counting back change from $20.00.

Students create tri-fold biographical brochures. Each of the sections of the brochure refers to either the past, present or future of the student. They use the back of the brochure to list ways to be successful in high school and reach...

Students with learning disabilities practice their problem-solving skills. They discover the consequences of their actions and they chart their decisions. They use the internet to see how different situations play out based on different...

Students investigate the concept of finding locations with the use of a compass and a map. They practice the skill of bearing and set up courses of travel to different destinations around the school grounds. Students also practice taking...

Students formulate questions about a germ book before it is read to them. In this washing hands lesson plan, the teacher gets glitter on each students hands that represents germs. Before the teacher reads a book about germs the students...

In this recognizing the correctly spelled words worksheet, learners read rows of words spelled four different ways, identify the ones that are spelled correctly, and write them. Students circle and write 15 answers.

In this recognizing synonyms and antonyms instructional activity, 6th graders read a list of keywords and a group of four words to identify the word that is an antonym for the keyword. Students circle 12 answers.

Learners investigate Congress and how individuals are represented in this Country.  For this government lesson, students complete worksheets research government web sites to determine which senators and congressmen represent them....

Students become familiar with the vocabulary of various trip activities.  In this itineraries lesson, students use questioning words such as how long and how far to describe activities on trips. Students practice questions and...

In this math worksheet, students solve five word problems. In each word problem, students solve the problem by finding the average.

This activity will give students the opportunity to consider what is involved in cooperative efforts and why real teamwork can be very effective. As a result, they may be able to offer suggestions for improving cooperation in their own...

Students listen to a Native American legend and discuss the basic elements of story. In small groups they read and analyze more legends from books and Websites. Then they compose and present an original legend.

Middle schoolers practice writing number sentences. After reading real world problems, they describe the same situation by writing a number sentence. Students use algebra tiles, or counters, to demonstrate the use zero pairs in solving...

In this science worksheet, students learn the importance of water conservation by completing 6 pages in the color newsletter. Students list ways their school could save water, read cartoon tips for home water conservation and complete a...

Students examine the role of the explorers. In this explorers and conquistadors, students create word puzzles (Wordles) regarding the time period in history. Students conduct research regarding a particular explorer and create foldables...

Students draw two political cartoons. They compare the Wounded Knee Massacre of 1890 to the stand-off that took place at Wounded Knee in l973. They examine the role that Manifest Destiny played in the West.

Students preview the novel, "Dragonwings," by Laurence Yep, make connections between the novel previewed and their prior knowledge, other texts, and the world. They utilize graphic representations including charts, graphs, pictures, and...

Create family trees while reading "Little House in the Big Woods." After examining Laura Ingalls Wilder's family tree, compare it to a real tree's roots and branches. Conclude with interviewing family members and decorating family...

Students celebrate the great outdoors and the coming summer break by studying the natural world. In this seasons lesson plan, students engage in bark rubbing and operate a digital camera to capture outdoor imagery for a collage to help...