Learners investigate and solve linear equations using slopes. In this algebra lesson plan, students graph lines using the slope and y intercept. They also find the slope by rewriting their equation in to slope-intercept form from...

Second graders draw a picture. In this communities lesson, 2nd graders read the book Communities, and review as they read. Students use construction paper to create a picture of their houses in three different communities including...

Third graders discover the differences between wild and domestic animals. In this animal lesson, 3rd graders chart the differences in the animals and look through magazines for pictures of wild and domestic animals to glue to a poster....

Fourth graders study the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd." In this dance lesson, 4th graders listen to the book by the same name, listen to the music, and in small groups create a short dance illustrating a stanza from the song.

Fifth graders work in groups to practice adding decimals. In this adding decimals lesson plan, 5th graders call out different money amounts to each other and mentally add the coins called out. Students take turns calling out and adding...

Fourth graders practice finding the perimeter of shapes.  In this measurement lesson, 4th graders review the meaning of perimeter and work in groups to draw polygons with differing perimeters.  Students share their polygons...

Third graders use oil, feathers, eggs, rubber bands, and more to create a simulated oil spill and then clean it up. In this oil spill lesson plan, 3rd graders discuss what their cleaning process is like and how the oceans are effected...

Students examine the impact of the 1901 World's Fair. In this instructional activity on invention and politics, students watch a video then conduct Internet research in order to learn about the Pan American Exposition. Students will...

Tenth graders reflect on the effects of the Holocaust and the events leading up to World War II.  In this World History lesson, 10th graders complete several activities, including a WebQuest, that analyze the Holocaust and its...

Learners swab different sections of the tongue to identify taste buds. For this sense of taste lesson, students make predictions and conduct an experiment. Learners experiment with a variety of flavors and discuss results of...

Learners explore communications by discussing deceased individuals. For this past tense lesson, students analyze which verbs to use when speaking of a person who is no longer living. Learners read a story about the race car driver...

Students explore tradition and the month of April by participating in practical jokes. In this United Kingdom holiday activity, students discuss the birth of April Fool's day and what it means to the people of England. Students research...

Students solve systems of equation through graphing. In this algebra lesson, students solve linear equations and analyze the result to figure out if there is one solution, no solution or infinitely many solutions. They graph their lines...

Sixth graders identify plant adaptations. In this adaptations instructional activity, 6th graders use digital cameras to photograph plants found on their campus. Students describe the adaptations for each plant.

Students view a photograph and create a profile for the person in the picture.  For this pros and cons lesson, students find the good and bad of cycling and create a plan to improve cycling conditions.

Learners explore water properties by conducting a class experiment. In this buoyancy activity, students utilize freshwater, saltwater, plastic cups, hard boiled eggs and food coloring to experiment with the floating capabilities of salt...

First graders chop vegetables into fractions. In this fractions lesson plan, 1st graders cut vegetables, collect data about favorite vegetables and create a bar graph using the information. Students make inferences about the data...

Young scholars participate in several activities on seed exploration. In this biology instructional activity, students classify seeds according to their dispersal method. They explain the different adaptations plant have to disperse...

Students design and conduct an experiment to determine the effect of salinity and temperature changes in the movement of ocean currents. In this earth science lesson, students record observations and collect data. They share their...

Students identify the three types of MPA in California. For this marine science lesson, students analyze information provided to design a new MPA. They justify their reasoning in class.

Students research a Marine Protected Area and determine the species' that benefit from its protection.  For this marine lesson students present their findings to the class using PowerPoint.

In this enlightening and disturbing health lesson plan, young scholars read and discuss information on smoking and closely-look at the ingredients in a cigarette. You will be amazed at the list of ingredients that are found in...

Students add integers and use counters to create a visual. In this algebra lesson, students work in pairs as they use the computer to add integers. They complete an assessment on adding integers at the end of the activity.

Students recognize the fractional values of window panes as part of the whole window. In this window panes instructional activity, students listen to a story about window panes and sing a song. Students look at pictures of windows and...