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Breakfast, Off to a Good Start
Students discover the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast. In this adult health lesson, students compare the characteristics of breakfast eaters and nonbreakfast eaters. They examine cereals for their fiber and sugar content.
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I Think I Forgot Something!
Students examine human health by reading a children's book in class. In this breakfast lesson, students identify the importance of starting the day with a good, nutritious meal. Students read the book I Think I Forgot Something and...
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Globalization
In this globalization worksheet, students, with a partner, discuss and complete a variety of activities associated with global warning and phrases connected to it.
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Understanding Fair Trade
Students write a ballad from a farmer's point of view on trade. In this farmer's lesson plan, students listen to a farmer speak about fair trade, have a dialogue about it, and write a ballad to interpret their point of view.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1--Grade 8 (2006)
For this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several selections and answer reading comprehension questions.
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Introducing Nouns and Verbs
Second graders accurately identify nouns and verbs in sentences. In this nouns and verbs lesson plan, 2nd graders sing a jingle to help them identify characteristics of nouns and verbs. Students classify pictures in the proper category...
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Symbols of America
Third graders choose an American symbol and write a poem about it. In this American symbols lesson plan, 3rd graders view and discuss the purpose of some American symbols and then write at least 5 lines in a poem about it.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Midterm Elections of 2010
For this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about the midterm elections of 2010 and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Music in the Home
The sounds of music can produce the melody of learning.
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Snacks 'R Us
First graders experiment with fat content by analyzing snack foods. They learn what makes up a nutritious snack.
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Rainbow Friends
First graders recognize the colors of a rainbow. They explain the uniqueness of each person in the classroom. They work cooperatively with one another.
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VH1 Storytellers for Save the Music Starring Billy Joel
Students examine recordings of Billy Joel.
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Wyclef Jean for VH1 Storytellers
Young scholars watch a video with Wyclef Jean. They identify lawful uses of copyrighted materials and explain the interrelated roles of composer, lyricist, publisher, performer, agent, and record company.
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Viciousness in "Twelfth Night" and "Lord of the Flies"
High schoolers work in discussion groups to examine the treatment of Malvolio in Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" by comparing the play to the novel "Lord of the Flies".
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Rock
Students play "Fly Away" and "All Along the Watchtower" and then use different voicings of guitar chords and compare them.
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The WPA, Zora Neale Hurston, and the Cross City Turpentine Camp
Pupils read Zora Neale Hurston's essay "Turpentine" and analyze the document using the Document Analysis Worksheet. They determine the author's purpose and point of view and their effects on the text.
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Zora Neale Hurston, the WPA, and the Cross City Turpentine Camp
Students listen to a statement about Zora Neale Hurston's essay, "Turpentine" and discuss if they agree or disagree with it. They work in groups to record information supporting their position.
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Joining Together to Fight Gun Violence
Students engage in meaningful dialogues on the issue of gun violence and to explore avenues that could lead to changes in our society.
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VH1 Fan Club
Students connect the diversity of American culture to the music of Dave Matthews Band and then create lyrics that emphasize how diversity pertains to their own life.
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Make a Statement
Fifth graders make a statement about their position on the Revolutionary War using various means of expression. One half of students remain loyal to England and the other half want a revolution for independence. They express themselves...
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A Twist On American Symbolism
Students discover how and why flag and national anthem of the United States were created, and in what ways they represent the foundation of our national identity.
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Backwards Watercolors
Students create a watercolor picture. In this watercolor lesson, students cover the entire page with water. They color with a marker on top of the water and watch as the colors run and blend together.
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Laundry Basket Fun
Students entertain themselves in a laundry basket. In this performing arts lesson, students sit in a basket with small items and then throw the items out repeating the procss over an over again.
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Show and Teach
Second graders write "how to" sequences for tasks so that another person can follow the sequence to perform the action. They write a "show and teach" once a month for evaluation.