Explore gender stereotypes by analyzing how male and female characters are depicted in comic books. Using the provided Comic Book Analysis sheet, students record the attributes of male and female comic book characters. Then the whole...

Learners examine the use of HTML codes for ISO Latin 1 characters to display accent marks for non-English letters. They examine how to add spaces between words and letters and override the use of < and > in documents.

To better understand how the author Kevin Henkes uses the theme of friendship throughout his books, learners engage in several compare and contrast activities. The class reads several Henkes titles and discusses the similarities in...

Students produce a development project with characters.  For this investigative lesson students use a program to understand its basic features and how to create and insert characters. 

Third graders practice identifying characters and story elements by creating a character cluster in class.  In this story analysis lesson, 3rd graders discuss the story Snow White and identify the characteristics of the evil witch....

Students discuss, define, and give themselves character traits. In this character traits lesson, students create a list of ten character traits that describe themselves. Students create a data table and poll their classmates about the...

Second graders brainstorm words to describe Thing One and Thing Two characters from Dr. Seuss computer program, use variety of adjectives to create descriptions, and create new set of characters, Thing Three and Thing Four, by drawing...

Students explore "area."  In this tangram geometry and measurement lesson plan, students arrange tangram pieces to find the area of characters presented in a story they listen to on a website.  Website information and related...

Students explore environmental awareness by utilizing computer technology. In this ecosystem conservation lesson, students read assigned text which describes the current ecological conditions of Hawaii. Students collaborate in groups to...

Second graders create a story and role-play the story using edible items to create a final story-video project. In this edible story lesson, 2nd graders write their own stories using literary format and elements. Students then create a...

Young scholars are able define or describe what the Internet is and how it developed. They are able to Describe an IP packet and what is meant by the phrase "packet switching network". Students are able to describe the World Wide Web....

It is much easier for kids to know they have reached a goal when that goal is clearly defined. By providing sixth graders with a checklist of Common Core reading standards written in "I can" format, each child can keep track of his own...

Students build word families. In this interactive language arts activity, students visit a website where they play a game creating word families. Students may print out their work when finished.

Students practice biographical writing after completing research on the subject.  In this journalism lesson, students read a story of an important person's life and discuss the important moments along the way.  Students utilize...

Learners become familiar with the origins of the tall tale.  In this Tall tale technology lesson, students complete worksheets to plan a tall tale.  Learners write their tall tales and put it on the computer in KidPix.

Students create and extend patterns. For this pattern lesson, students learn to identify patterns using multiple senses. Students work at centers in small groups to explore and extend their understanding of patterns.

Students discuss their experiences with television. They break into small groups and go through the steps of producing a television show themselves. Their presentations are made to the entire class.

Eighth graders explore manners by writing short stories. In this chivalry code lesson, 8th graders identify the traits of chivalry and explore the history of chivalry in England. Students complete a chivalry worksheet and write a...

Young scholars research a specific job. In this instructional activity about jobs in the Health Sciences area, students learn about jobs. Young scholars utilize the book "Paws in Jobland" to explore Health Sciences jobs. Students answer...

Students investigate how the economy works by role playing in their class.  In this money management lesson, students read parts from a script for use in a role playing lesson simulating the Federal Reserve and their payment...

Think U Know offers great interactive resources for kids on staying safe while having fun in chat rooms online. Here you will learn the facts through fun and exciting characters! A parent's page is also included.