Students decorate small styrofoam cups with faces and plant grass seeds in the cups in this Science and Art instructional activity for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed upon the science of seed growth. The...

Students review the vocabulary and write the comparative form of the word. They use vocabulary from flyers from stores in the area. They take an exam over the material.

Students discover how things grow and how they can take better care of the environment in this Earth Day lesson for the elementary classroom. The activity can be accomplished in one day and left in the sun until the "beans" begin growing.

Students investigate tropical birds. They write letters for rain forest preservation to protect tropical birds. They interview a bird professional from a local bird store or a zoo and discuss how to take care of a parrot. They use Kid...

Students visit the salt marsh. They work in groups to answer questions on their worksheets. Students also work in groups to collect information. They are given an introduction to the salt marsh. Students properly store and label...

Learners examine the rules of computer sharing rules of respect in this instructional activity. They discuss the legalities of respecting the work of others that is stored and saved on the computer/internet. They discuss the rules of...

Students practice making patterns with paint and stamps.  For this arts and crafts lesson, students utilize the floor of their classroom to create a giant pattern on the floor using different colored paints and foam stamps....

Fifth graders apply their knowledge of math in a grocery shopping trip. In this math activity, 5th graders use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to help them with their shopping. The teacher sets up a mock supermarket in...

Students explore where energy comes from and identify the different kinds of energy.  In this energy lesson students search their classroom for energy connections and record the way that they use energy. 

Students explore reasons for making a particular purchase and examine one strategy Wal-Mart stores used to keep prices low. They research and compare two companies that make similar products using different business philosophies.

Students create handprint ghosts using construction paper, paints, crayons, paper plates, and paper towels in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. An ideal craft activity for the classroom before the Halloween holiday.

Second graders investigate the meaning of temperature. They determine what happens to a thermometer when the temperature rises or falls. They place thermometers in different classroom locations in order to compare the temperature in a...

Students explore the concept of erosion. In this erosion lesson, students discuss the effects of 2 classroom demonstrations that replicate coastal erosion.

Young scholars take a closer look at world events. In this current events lesson, students discuss the role of the newspaper throughout history. Young scholars also discern which sources for news are credible and look at international...

Students plan a meal including shopping, preparing and meal and serving it. They become aware of different foods from different ethnic backgrounds and describe the displays in the store and why the items are displayed as they are.

Students create hatching chickens using plastic Easter eggs, yellow cottonballs, small plastic eyes, and orange construction paper in this fun and quick Easter Art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. A list of...

Students create light bulb decorations for the holiday season in this Art lesson for 4th through 12th grades. Emphasis is placed on creativity and artistic expression. Also a great activity for older students raising money for...

Students create "Kooky spiders" using toilet paper tubes, twist ties, marbles, buttons, paint, and a hot glue gun in this Art lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The lesson is ideal for the Halloween season. Take safety...

Students create birds using construction paper, pencils, scissors, glue, and heart shapes in this Art instructional activity for the elementary classroom. The instructional activity could be used for a Valentine's Day activity or for a...

Students create paper bag versions of turkeys using old newspapers, paint, brown paper bags, and pre-cut turkey "heads" in this Art lesson for the pre-Kindergarten to 2nd grade classroom. The lesson can be used prior to Thanksgiving break.

Students explore the basic techniques of printmaking in this introductory lesson for the elementary Art classroom. Included with this lesson are ideas for successful implementation and step-by-step directions for the teacher with no...

Students make Jack-O-Lanterns --- without the carving ---in this Halloween lesson ideal for the early-elementary classroom (including pre-Kindergarten). If computers are available the lesson can be adapted so that the students create...

Students create "spooky word" sheets using white construction paper, orange and black paint, eyedroppers, and thin coffee straws. The lesson is ideal for a pre-Halloween activity. Finished artwork can be displayed around the classroom.

Students create "teensy weensy scary spiders" using foam balls, tissue paper, yarn, pipecleaner, scissors and glue in this Halloween art activity for the early elementary classroom. It is suggested to begin the activity as a science...