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Hunt the Fact Monster #19
In this search engine worksheet, 3rd graders will need to use factmonster.com to discover answers. Students will respond to 10 short answer questions using the given website.
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FACS: Sewing Factory (Textiles)
Young scholars gain practical experience in how sewing factories are run. They experience job possibilities by running a sewing factory simulation.
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Beginning PowerPoint Presentation
Students create a beginning PowerPoint presentation that can be used for any subject area.
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Food from the Community
Third graders examine the role of cultural style of food in various communities. In this cultural factors activity, 3rd graders look at how foods are eaten raw or processed in various communities. Students design...
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Introduction to Internet for Primary Teachers
Students, who are elementary teachers in real-life, explore how they can enhance their lessons by using the Internet. They complete an online scavenger hunt.
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Basic HTML
Students work with basic HTML elements to build a better knowledge of web page construction. They write a simple web page using HTML elements.
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Personal Learning Profile
Students are given an overview of their legal rights according to IDEA, each student describes in their own words why it is important that they exercise their rights within the transition planning process. They are asked, "What can...
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Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods
Sixth graders explore foods in the dairy group. In this dairy food activity, 6th graders examine the nutritional value of dairy foods and determine the proper number of dairy servings per day. Students also evaluate numerous food labels...
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Heritage: What Would You Take?
Fifth graders explore their own definitions of valuable, and decide what they would choose to take with them if they could only take one item. They define the reasons their items are valuable to them.
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Author Study: Jan Brett
Students use the Internet to access information about author and illustrator Jan Brett's books and career. They complete online activities, read interviews and play related games.
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A Brief History of Fairfax County
Students begin the instructional activity by writing what they know about Fairfax County in their journals. Using primary source documents, they identify ten interesting facts about the area and watch a video. They complete a Venn...
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Careers In Agriscience
Middle schoolers investigate careers in Agriscience. They participate in various activities to stay engaged in the activity. Students also research different careers that are available in the field. Then they answer questions about a...
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Career Exploration
Fifth graders identify areas of careers that coincide with their individual interests.
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Fruit Bingo
Students review their notes on fruit as provided by the teacher. They then play a game called Fruit Bingo to identify the different types of fruit and their classifications. Each student receivec a bingo card. Finally, students identify...
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What I Like
First graders identify their interests and examine careers related to those activities. They complete a handout, discuss their interests, and draw a picture to go with their chosen career.
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Types Of Interviews
Students demonstrate knowledge of the phases of an interview. They explain the different types of interviews and see when these types be used. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to help them practice.
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Oceanography-Related Careers: To Be or Not to Be. . .
Young scholars investigate various careers in the field of oceanography. They conduct Internet research, record data on a spreadsheet, write a justification to explain why someone should accept a position found online, and write a...
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Community Connections
Eighth graders with a number of disabilities visit people and places in their community while using digital cameras to record their visits. They take digital pictures which they include in books, posters, and other publications which...
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Where will "Brave Irene" take us today?
The young scholars listen to and discuss the book "Brave Irene." The students then participating in creating a class web about a snowstorm. The young scholars then independently journal about bravery. They conclude the lesson by creating...
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Summarizing the American Flag
Third graders brainstorm and write summary of things they learned about American Flag, edit another student's summary, rewrite their own summary, and conference with teacher before writing final copy.
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Hospitality Habits
Students identify the six most important hospitality habits and use them in their own jobs and communities. In this hospitality instructional activity, students identify the top hospitality habits and create a map of their town to use...
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Encouraging Girls in Engineering
Use these lesson plans rich in teamwork, societal impact, and creativity to get girls excited about engineering!
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Family Strengths
Students identify positive characteristics and behaviors of strong marriage relationships. They identify and compare the strengths of various ethnic families and list the qualities needed to build a strong marriage and family.
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Safety in the Auto Shop/Laboratory Environment
Students evaluate typical auto shop sectons and layout. They identify safety hazards in the auto shop. Students examine measures to prevent common shop accidents. They discuss general safety rules for the auto shop. Students identify...