Students read an essay by H.D. Thoreau as analysis of his philosophy on government. In this Thoreau analysis lesson, students work in groups to paraphrase two of Thoreau's criteria for his beliefs about government. Students write a...

Students conduct a food drive. In this service learning lesson plan, students put on a school-wide food drive, decorate the bags the food will be delivered in and possibly even help distribute the food.

Young scholars write their own books based on a life experience that they have had. In this life experiences lesson plan, students practice the writing process along with illustrating their book.

Students examine the state of family life and parenting. For this reading skills lesson, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) regarding the state of parenting today. Students discuss ...

Students identify how their school has changed. In this local community lesson, students listen to a brief history of their town and school and interview someone that graduated from their school. Students then create a map of their...

Learners explore music notes. For this music lesson, students sing the song "Hot Cross Buns" and practice playing it on melody bells to find the letter and rhythm notation. They create a new phrase to the rhythm of this song. 

Students explore the use of derogatory language and labeling others. In this discrimination lesson students research word origins, how different terms came to be used in a negative sense and what it would be like to have a negative label...

Students participate in Bat Quest: In Search of Stellaluna. In this children's literature lesson plan students listen to the reading of Stellaluna. Computers are utilized to enter the Bat Quest site to research various topics on bats....

Young scholars discover police procedures by filling out crime reports.  In this government lesson, students discuss the benefits of historical reports pertaining to criminals and victims.  Young scholars listen to an officer...

Third graders investigate the history of North America by creating a map.  In this world geography lesson, 3rd graders analyze the voyage Christopher Columbus took to arrive at the new world by creating a map of his...

Students compare and contrast bull and bear markets. In this stock market lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to study supply and demand, the stock exchange, and financial scandals.

Seventh graders examine historical perspectives. In this historical writing lesson, 7th graders discuss their definitions of history and then discuss perspectives of history. As a culminating activity, students write narrative stories...

For this alphabet worksheet, students make groups of letters, choose the correct letters, write words with certain sounds, and more. Students complete 4 activities total.

Students read a story about recycling, and then identify 3 different objects that can be recycled on a worksheet of numerous items. In this recycling lesson plan, students also write a sentence about recycling.

In this vocabulary skills instructional activity, learners review the listed terms and figures related to Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection using the link at the bottom of...

Middle schoolers explore the five regions of the United States. In this social studies lesson, students discuss the regions and the states located in that region. Middle schoolers discuss the types of food produced in each region and...

Students read a story.  In this vocabulary skills lesson, students read The Gingerbread Man, use flannel cut outs to re-enact the gingerbread man running over and under.

In this spelling activity, students practice their spelling words that include sight words, kn/wr words, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 16 words.

In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, -ight pattern, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 16 words total.  

Learners calculate the area and circumference of a circle. In this geometry lesson, students solve word problems with circles and create formulas to calculate the area. They find the rate and complex area of a circle.

Pupils compare the amino acid sequences in cytochrome-c for a variety of organisms and use this information to infer evolutionary relationships. Students investigate the role of homeobox genes and what this indicates about the evolution...

The performing arts offer artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context and aesthetic valuing. This dance helps students understand dance history and develops cultural awareness. Students are given the...

Fifth graders observe and demonstrate different rhythmic patterns including combinations of quarter and rest notes. They discuss how rhythm is created by using quarter and rest notes, clap to a rhythmic pattern, write a rhythm, and...