Geometers explore mathematics by completing an object measurement worksheet. They utilize a variety of candy bars and rulers to conduct a measurement experiment in class. They complete worksheets as a group based on the measurement...

Fourth graders explore number values by utilizing a candy bar in class. In this fraction instructional activity, 4th graders divide pizza and candy amongst each other in order to identify parts of a whole and fractions. Students answer...

You can't read Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory without craving the rich treats described in Dahl's vivid prose. Young writers try their hands at sensory language with a lesson plan that prompts them to write about...

Here are some cross-curricular activities whil should help your kids understnad weight measurements and grammar. In this grammar and math lesson, young scholars read the book Skittles Riddles and practice counting and balancing skittles....

Students use their knowledge of fractions to decipher word puzzles. In this fraction lesson, students use common fractional parts to divide words into the letters needed to make a new word. They complete 28 examples to find a clue that...

Fifth graders estimate how many M&Ms are in a pre-counted bag. They determine how many colored M&Ms are in a bag, then decide which of the two, bar graph or circle graph (in this case, circle graph) would be best to show te results.

Students read and discuss information regarding George Washington Carver and how the peanut became cultivated in the southern colonies of the United States. In this George Washington Carver lesson, students develop vocabulary that...

Feeling conflicted? Work out those issues with a language arts lesson on internal and external conflict. Using "The Interlopers" by Saki, class members identify the conflicts between the characters before writing their own short...

Here is a fabulous, cross-curicular lesson on seeds. Elements of science, writing, math, agricultural practices, and art are all brought into this incredibly thorough plan. Additionally, a fun whole-class game is presented, and there is...

Encourage your writers to use sob instead of cry loudly to trade in adverbs for strong verbs. Improve your middle and high schoolers' writing with this humorously written lesson plan which demonstrates how to remove excessive adverbs. 

Commas can be quite confusing. Young writers target troublesome grammar skills by focusing on the four most troubling uses: joining two independent clauses, separating introductory materials in a sentence, separating unnecessary...

Students write persuasive business letters to candy companies suggesting ways to change their products to make them more enjoyable and increase sales. Prior to writing their letters, they conduct Internet research about the companies and...

Third graders use items which come in sets to look for real-life multiples and write multiplication problems. This lesson assess the student's understanding of the meaning of multiplication using an array model and manipulatives.

Middle schoolers use commercial software to organize and visually display data to draw conclusions; students use graphing software to create several types of graphs illustrating the number of each color of M&M's in one bag.

Students explore wants and needs. In this introductory economics lesson, students use a "pinch card" to display whether a familiar item is a "want" or a "need". Students listen to the book Alexander used to be Rich on Sunday by Judith...

Students select which bank would best meet their needs. In this activity on personal banking, students write a summary stating which bank and bank accounts best suit their own needs.

Students read "the Interlopers" and define the four conflicts in the story.  In this conflict lesson, students write an original story about three of the four conflicts in the book.

First graders discover the importance of primary colors by reading a book in class.  In this art lesson, 1st graders read the book Spicy Hot Colors, and discuss the three primary colors and the numerous combinations they can make....

Learners reflect on the needs of the community and of the school. In this philanthropy lesson, students work in pairs to answer the questions, "Can kids make a difference?" Learners understand the importance of making a difference by...

Students examine Hershey advertising history. In this marketing lesson, students analyze the advertising strategies employed by the Hershey company as they respond to discussion questions about 4 Hershey ads. Students write their own...

Students demonstrate how to be a philanthropist. In this philanthropy lesson, students read the story The Wartville Wizard and discuss ways to become a philanthropist. Students participate in a good deed by volunteering to clean up trash.

Third graders explore mathematics by utilizing computers. In this graphing lesson, 3rd graders gather class data based on a particular topic such as the "favorite candy" of the class. Students utilize this information and computers to...

Sixth graders earn vocabulary lists from science and social studies lessons.

Students investigate concepts found in the reading of "The Chocolate Touch". They research where chocolate comes from and how it is grown. While the students read the book in small groups one member of each group brings in chocolate...