In this current events instructional activity, students analyze political cartoons about the 2006 American mid-term elections. Students then respond to 3 short answer questions.

Young scholars study the water cycle and how the sun is an important factor.  In this water cycle lesson students investigate how to desalinate water and explore the different densities of fresh versus saltwater.

Eleventh graders examine how President Lincoln formulated the principles of the Declaration of Independence as the goal of the American Union.  In this American Government lesson, 11th graders read and analyze primary sources based...

Students explore the concept of big, bigger, and biggest. They examine and classify items by size, listen to and discuss the book "A Pig is Big," complete a fill in the blank activity, and create a tri-fold that illustrates two items...

In this dividing by ten riddle worksheet, 3rd graders solve ten word problems, all dividing by ten, then use the answers to solve a riddle.

Third graders improve their fractions skills by playing a game using dice and pattern blocks. Additional resources include several books dealing with fractions, such as "Eating Fractions" and "Gator Pie." Another activity for students...

In this sequencing worksheet set, students use cut up portions of the story of "The Three Little Pigs" to either categorize events from the beginning, middle and end, or to retell the story it the proper order. The teacher cuts out and...

In this communication worksheet, students create ways to communicate in different situations. Students are given 4 different situations.

Students foster space awareness and cooperation skills.

Students explore the concept of inflation. In this inflation lesson plan, students compile a list of necessities they would need to take with them if they were moving to a new state next month. Students compare their list with that of...

Students explore easy techniques for creating folded shapes with Christmas-colored fabrics to make quilts, stockings, table runners, placemats, pillows, or count-down calendars

Students explore the many resources that one can use to explore a community, the Colonial Revival movement, and how the industry and technology reshaped life in Deerfield the Connecticut River Valley.

Students compare the responsibilities and rights of women in the US and in Kenya. They examine how gender affects societal roles.

Students research community issues and develop a consensus of issues they think the next mayor should address and study the candidates' positions they have chosen to track.

Fourth graders research a variety of sources to discover information about how the depression effect people in Michigan. They follow a research outline while working in small groups. They design a presentation that describes live during...

Students are read a story about Alejandro and how he builds an oasis to attract animals. Using the text, they discover the needs of the animal not only for water but for safety. They discuss different environmental issues as well as...

Seventh graders explore the concept of the slope of a line. They see how to determine the direction of the line. Also students are introduced to the slope intercept algebraic expression in conjunction with the rise/run.

Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...

Fourth graders investigate the style of diary writing as its own genre of literature. They read Harriet The Spy in order to have a text for this literature study. Students use the skill of prediction to preview the story, and then...

Fourth graders research and write an author report on Roald Dahl, including books written by him, birthplace, family life, and other information on his writing. Students read aloud chapters in the book. Students create a newspaper...

High schoolers investigate the residences of presidents found in the state of Ohio. They conduct research in the internet and also looking for buildings dedicated to the memory of presidents. The information is used in order to create...

Students practice division. For this division lesson plan, students are the numbers for your division problem. You begin with the number of students in the class, have students mix until you call freeze. Announce the group size and...

Students explore Irish-American culture. In this immigration lesson, students watch video segments regarding immigration in the 1840's and 1850's. Students discuss the discrimination Irish-Americans faced as they listen to songs and...

Students conduct a mock presidential interview. In this US presidents lesson, students research the lives of former U.S. presidents and then role play interviews of the "presidents."