First graders practice their letter writing skills by writing to a fictional character.  In this formal writing lesson, 1st graders read the books The Jolly Postman and Frog and Toad are Friends to examine the different parts of a...

Students take a trip through time to find out how language, and other ways of communicating, have evolved. They see how the specific technologies of e-mail and spam work and discover the most modern methods of blocking unwanted messages.

Learners write an original song using music composition software such as Music Time. By doing this, students identify another use for the computer besides word processing and games.

Eighth graders write a Compare and Contrast essay comparing the lives of similarly aged students at different Latitudes. They share their essays with epals, via e-mail. They may include digital photographs in their correspondence as well.

Students access the internet for current news articles; increase awareness of issues in world news; to read critically; and to write critical reactions.

Ninth graders write a letter to someone who is deserving of thanks. Peer and self-editing takes place. After the writing process is completed and a copy is made for the portfolio, envelopes are distributed, addressed, sealed, and mailed.

Examine three Cubism art pieces by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque with your students. They will research how Cubism was advanced due to Picasso and Braque. and then compare and contrast Cubist works through image based discussion. Your...

Play around with limericks with this resource! This quiz asks participants to identify the name of the play that goes with each limerick. Although it might not be the best tool for your class, the idea is creative. You could create a...

Students write reports, including a summary of their research findings and their historical journal entries, to be shared with friends and families, and publish their reports.

First graders write about vehicles that float using the interactive writing procedure.

Students explore writing techniques by analyzing their own families. In this family values instructional activity, students view the film "The Incredibles" in class and discuss the different types of modern-day families. Students write...

Students read the book The Whiningdingdilly and complete a Venn Diagram, write a friendly letter, find misplaced animals, and morph animals and humans. In this The Whiningdingdilly lesson plan, students practice reading, writing, map...

Who is Carl? Carl is a little monster that will help your learners draw and create in any way imaginable. Get those kids to activate creative and imaginative thinking skills with a really fun app. There are endless options that can...

Students create a detailed self portrait, and then write about their appearance.

Which Beatle received the most fan mail? To answer this music trivia question, young musicians must employ their knowledge of scales, key signatures, and leading notes to find the letters that spell out the name of one of the famous mop...

Young scholars write directions explaining how to get from one location to another by using a map of their town and use simple maps to identify and locate places.

Students view the Eric Carle web page, formulate questions about his work, and e-mail the questions to him. Selections from his book lists are made, art projects created, and communication set up with the author.

Middle schoolers complete a survey to explore the popularity of Harry Potter books.  In this literature and controversy lesson plan, students examine why certain books are controversial or popular. Middle schoolers write original...

Students use technology to write original fairy tales.  In this fairy tale lesson, students write their version of famous fairy tales using Alphasmart or computers.  Students illustrate their stories.

Second graders write a dinosaur poem using information from a research activity. In this dinosaur poetry and music lesson, 2nd graders listen to the book Saturday Night at the Dinosaur Stomp in music class. They work in small groups to...

Students identify the elements and principles that appear in an illustration of a room and explain each concept in writing. They watch this movie identifying each of the elements and principles of design portrayed in the interiors of...

Fifth graders simulate wind driven soil erosion by using paper confetti to demonstrate the movement of the soil. They write about three examples of soil erosion found in their community.

Students explore the duties of the US President. In this history lesson plan, students use research to gain information about presidents. Students utilize various forms of research, pictures, library books, textbooks, newspaper,...

Third graders research elves and create their own elf description which they use to write back to the first graders Santa letters.