First graders choose a community member, show how to resolve a conflict, and trade writing with a classmate. They match symbols that might represent the community members they have chosen.

Students recognize that quilts are created by geometric components. They examine how quilts are an artistic art form that show the cultural heritage of the people who make them.

Pupils investigate the culturally artistic value of quilts, the importance of trade in meeting basic needs, and the conservation of natural resources.

Students listen to the song, The Wheels on the Bus, then change the words for a boat.

Young scholars practice the use of Subjunctive I and II. They then analyze a text to find Indirect Discourse and practice writing sentences in Indirect discourse. For homework, students find an online article written this way in which...

Pupils listen to a play, or perhaps, take turns reading portions of it aloud. Afterward, they thoughtfully analyze and discuss the components of a well-written play. Next, a theme is assigned, and each person writes a play in conjunction...

Eighth graders read two articles about what is being done with deer dangers. They react to the stories read. They are reacting to if deer should be shot or not to help cut down on the many dangers they impose.

Third graders answer specific questions by conducting an Internet scavenger hunt. They write their own fable after reading many different fables on the Internet. They questions that they answer are included in this lesson.

Third graders review the poem and activity from the previous session and then work in groups of four to tape skill strips in the appropriate category on a Venn Diagram. Next, a spokesperson from each group gives a report summarizing...

Third graders spend time identifying the characteristics they have and ones they would like to develop for their own personal growth. As a class, they brainstorm ways they can tell they are growing up or being mature. Individually, they...

Third graders brainstorm a list of how they can tell if someone feels bad about themselves. As a class, they describe three different apples shown to them. Individually, they cut out shapes of apples and color them to place them on a...

Fifth graders brainstorm what a relationship looks like in which both people respect each other. After completing a worksheet, they discuss the importance of respecting other beliefs. To end the lesson, they identify things they can do...

Eighth graders write their name however they see fit on a poster board. Individually, they write down their strengths that relate to them making important decisions around their name. To end the lesson, they use magazines to find...

Fifth graders, in groups, spend one to two days researching their person or event. After the research process, each student has to write two to three sentences describing their person's most important contribution to the American...

Fifth graders prepare a television briefing reflecting on their experiences in an earlier lesson plan in which they simulated surviving a crash into the Amazon and using maps to achieve rescue. They develop and present a summary of...

Students examine the positions of candidates on various issues. Using visual displays, they describe the platforms and positions of candidates on specific issues. Students include opposing views in their displays from other candidates.

Students write program notes of composers. They discuss music, composers, themes and style and movements in music. They select a composer from a target language culture and write two paragraphs int eh form of concert program notes. ...

Young scholars explore the news. They research Internet news sites, newspapers, and magazines and select four areas to summarize. They simulate a news announcer by summarizing the news and including supporting details for a particular...

Fourth graders research types of dogs and recommend one that would make the best family pet. They work in cooperative groups of three using Kidspiration to map out the essential question before beginning their research, write reports,...

Fourth graders create a chart or web to display qualities and characteristics of a good leader. They write a paragraph describing the qualities of a good Jamestown leader. Finally, 4th graders contribute to small group discussion about...

Sixth graders gather information about Veterans and create a PowerPoint. In this Veterans remembered lesson, 6th graders interview a veteran and research on the computer to create a five slide PowerPoint.

Students read "Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf" then they brainstorm words about fall that begin with the letters F, A, and L. They compose and decorate their own acrostic poem then they write a Fall story and complete a final copy in the computer...

Eleventh graders study the Gold Rush in relation to "To Build a Fire." They research a website and view a Power Point presentation on the Alaskan Gold Rush. They write notes on a graphic organizer and write a sentence supporting their...

Students study the Arctic North. In this Canada history lesson plan, small groups of students research and then teach the class about either the plants, animals, humans, or geography in relation to the Arctic North. Students make their...