Third graders read and analyze chapter two of the book "The Chocolate Touch" by Patrick Skene Catling. They compare and contrast a box of chocolates with the chocolates in the book, and write the sequential steps of opening a box of...

In this foreign language worksheet, students select the best choice from three options to fill in the blanks in ten sentences. Each of the sentences is an example of a complimentary phrase.

Students examine unemployment in the United States. In this statistics lesson, students examine data and primary sources regarding unemployment in the United States.

Students consider how they show respect for others. In this service learning instructional activity, students listen and respond to literature from different perspectives.

Students discover themselves and others through music. In this music and movement lesson, students express themselves through music and appreciate others doing the same.

Students participate in a community service project. In this service instructional activity, students travel to a group outside the classroom such as a retirement home, hospital or day care. Students perform a song and read a book with...

Students develop tolerance. In this diversity lesson, students consider the stages of child growth and development while respecting the fact that children reach milestones at different times.

Students investigate advertising. For this advertising lesson, students read the book Good Lemonade by Frank Asch and identify the advertising practices from the story. Students create ads for snacks using advertising techniques.

Young scholars analyze the characters in the book The Little Red Hen. In this character study lesson, students discuss the behavior of the characters and write about positive ways to work together for a common goal.

Learners participate in a parachute activity. In this physical education lesson, students use teamwork to lift a parachute and keep soft balls on top of it. Learners demonstrate how working together can accomplish a goal.

Learners discuss cultural issues in their community. For this cultural lesson, students meet a local Hispanic activist and discuss current issues in the community.

Students study the characteristics of flowers. In this art lesson, students study pictures of marigolds and identify the characteristics of flowers. Students paint flowers using oil pastels. As an extension activity, students plant...

Students discuss helmet safety. In this service learning instructional activity, students investigate the importance of bike helmets and compose a friendly letter in order to plan a fund-raising bake sale to purchase helmets for those in...

Students discover diversity. In this service learning instructional activity, students read The Sneeches and discuss the benefits of being respectful toward one another.

Learners explore the concept of stewardship. In this service learning lesson, students discuss sharing and good manners. Learners create sharing posters and learn a manners song.

Young scholars investigate the process of growing food. In this agricultural lesson plan, students invite a farmer into their classroom to discuss how they grow and process food. Young scholars participate in learning centers which focus...

Students play a game. In this cooperation lesson plan, students are introduced to a game where they each take turns drawing a piece of a picture. They discuss how we can do different things when we work together and what the terms...

Students determine ways they can help in their communities. In this community involvement lesson, students read a story that facilitates a discussion about neighborhoods and communities. Students name the communities they belong to and...

Middle schoolers create an advertisement that promotes a nonprofit. In this service learning lesson, students research emerging democracies and brainstorm ways to help local nonprofit organizations.

Students investigate why air quality is important. In this environmental instructional activity, students research air quality and create an infomercial that explains why air quality is important. Students use video cameras to record...

Students explore renewable and nonrenewable resources. In this electricity lesson, students consider way to reduce the energy that they use as they chart and analyze their own electricity usage.

Students reflect upon and express affective and cognitive learning experience as a result of a direct service experience. In this service learning instructional activity, students examine and analyze symbolism portrayed in literature and...

Young scholars examine the Preamble to the Constitution. In this government instructional activity, students read the Preamble of the Constitution and define the meaning of unknown words. Young scholars write about examples of how the...

Young scholars work to improve the community by generating funds to address a community need. In this community service project, students sponsor a event for the community. Young scholars write letters to local representatives and...